[mattg3]

I have the PA2V2 amp and it works really well with my ksc-75 phones adding more depth and soundstage.Im about to buy an ms1 and wondered in what way this amp would add or subtract from the ms1 sound quality?

 

[kramer5150]

IMHO a brighter more airy sounding amp would be better, but I did find the PA2V2 added bass impact with the MS1. I preferred my govibe with OPA2227 with the MS1.

 

[EFN]

It all depends on your taste and preference. PA2V2 adds bass slam and density to most cans and they will be slightly thick, some find this to be a bonus and some a setback.

But to give you ideas, I prefer a transparent amp like the OPA2134PA CMOY that I use right now. 2134 CMOY does not add bass density, but rather pronounce the "thump" nicely and I get more airyness to the sound.

Just give it a try with your PA2V2 since you already have them, you might love them after all. And it has to beremembered that Gary's PA2V2 is immensely popular even among picky Audiophiles

 

[crazy_nate]

hardly noticable difference imo

 

[Ericx]

It does benefit to an extent. I noticed it is a bit warmer due to the bass and the soundstage is a tad more than usual. The sound isnt harsh at all, definately worth a try.

 

[bl4cksh33p]

I'll chime in even though I use my PA2v2 with an MS2i


More than anything else, I think the amp adds a much needed "presence" to cans that, with only an ipod, sound thin by comparison. Without the amp, I find the MS2i somewhat dry and, at most, decent sounding. The amp adds body, which I think would be a plus for most cans.

 

[varro]

Imo no benefits. The amp makes more sense with phones harder to drive. And probably with higher grados (havent heard though).

 

[Scotty757]

I didn't notice a huge difference between the stock 5g iPod out and the PA2V2, when I had that combo. Either way sounds pretty good.

 

[Snaques]

Well, I'm just waiting for that very combination, so it better be great

From what I've read the ms1's might be a tad bit thin on the bass so an amp like PA2v2 could address that issue. Also, people seem to find the amp of 5G iPod pretty lame. For those reasons I decided to try it out. It's not the end of the world if it doesn't happen, but at least I've tried

 

[dkjohnso]

Depends on your source. The PA2V2 makes a noticable difference when using my SR225's out of my Zen. However, I can't really tell any difference at all out of other sources. Even my Audigy 2 NX drives them fine.