dhwilkin
Headphone audiophiles are practically the stuff of legend.
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I'm almost done upgrading my headphone system (no, I really mean it, quit snickering). One of the remaining items is the headphone amp. Now, I've already got an old Max, so it's obviously no slouch. And since my main headphones are basically set in stone as the W2002, that pretty much rules out tube amps. The question is, what choices in the solid-state realm do I have?
I've thought about the Sugden, but have ruled it out because I really like the awesome bass from the Max, and I don't feel like jumping through hoops and waiting forever to get one. The obvious upgrade is the new Max w/ stepped attenuator, but that thing's pretty expensive. Would a decked-out Gilmore amp by antness have any possibility to compete w/ a new Max? Are there any alternatives I'm missing? Your thoughts, please...
I've thought about the Sugden, but have ruled it out because I really like the awesome bass from the Max, and I don't feel like jumping through hoops and waiting forever to get one. The obvious upgrade is the new Max w/ stepped attenuator, but that thing's pretty expensive. Would a decked-out Gilmore amp by antness have any possibility to compete w/ a new Max? Are there any alternatives I'm missing? Your thoughts, please...