[ricmat]

Hi guys,

I have to buy some head amp. I have

- AKG K701
- DT880 '05
- SR325
- MS1

(and buying some decent Senns in the near future)


I'm thinking to buy some DAC (cause my main source is my pc) and then some headamp




Well, I know it's hard, because they all are quite different HP, but I would like to buy some headamp that could be "decent" with all of my HP. I was thinking about the Hornet (thats sort of my price range), is it not a good idea?

Any other ideas?

Thanks guys!

 

[jp11801]

Looking at your headphones are you needing an amp for portable use or for strictly home use. I really like my Hornet but for home use I might spend my money on a dedicated home unit.

 

[ricmat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp11801 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looking at your headphones are you needing an amp for portable use or for strictly home use. I really like my Hornet but for home use I might spend my money on a dedicated home unit.

Well, mainly for home!

i was thinking something like micro DAC -> Hornet -> HP

but would you suggest any other stuff?

Cheers!

 

[ricmat]

... or what about Corda Aria?

with these I wouldnt need the DAC and the amp... just it, right?

 

[Asr]

All four of those headphones would benefit more from a tube amp than a solid-state IMO. There are some great budget options in the tube arena, keep reading around for them.

 

[MaloS]

I would recommend splitting the budget up a little bit and maybe getting a used MG Head OTL and an e-mu 0404 or Zhalou as your DAC. It would take a bit more space, but we are talking some sweet sweet sounds.

 

[ricmat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asr /img/forum/go_quote.gif All four of those headphones would benefit more from a tube amp than a solid-state IMO. There are some great budget options in the tube arena, keep reading around for them.

Really??

So, could you please give me some advices (i really dont know nothing in that area.. ..)

(if not DAC necessary, so total budget for amp would be round ~400/500$

)


Cheers!

 

[ricmat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaloS /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would recommend splitting the budget up a little bit and maybe getting a used MG Head OTL and an e-mu 0404 or Zhalou as your DAC. It would take a bit more space, but we are talking some sweet sweet sounds.

Man, I found Zhalou, but where can I find the others to buy??

and how much total?

(MG Head OTL seems so rudimentar!? .. .. sorry, really dont know a lot about this..)


Cheers!

 

[ricmat]

no one??

please.. ..

 

[GAD]

If you're considering the Micro DAC, then just get the Micro stack.

GAD

 

[ricmat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAD /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you're considering the Micro DAC, then just get the Micro stack. GAD

Really?? not micro DAC -> hornet??

Dont they work well together?

Cheers!

 

[ricmat]

(is it a stupid question?? no answers..

)

 

[mrarroyo]

Here are some tube hybrids for you (OP) to consider.

- Used Musical Fidelity X-Can V2: $140 to $190
- Used Musical Fidelity X-Can V3: $300
- Little Litle Dot Micro Tube: $225

If you go the Musical Fidelity Route post because either of the amps benefit from a beefier PSU since the stock 0.5 amp wall wart runs out of steam. Also both benefit from the PinkFloyd Mods.

 

[ricmat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here are some tube hybrids for you (OP) to consider. - Used Musical Fidelity X-Can V2: $140 to $190 - Used Musical Fidelity X-Can V3: $300 - Little Litle Dot Micro Tube: $225 If you go the Musical Fidelity Route post because either of the amps benefit from a beefier PSU since the stock 0.5 amp wall wart runs out of steam. Also both benefit from the PinkFloyd Mods.

Thanks!

is this the one you're talking about?

http://sulcata.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/images/ldmt1.jpg

I l«do like X-Can, but they seem so expensive! done some quick search on the FS forum, but couldn see nothing, do you know if theres anyone to sell one?

Cheers!

 

[mrarroyo]

You can check out: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...8337103&rd=1&r

As far as the Micro Tube, yes that is the amp I am talking about. Be advised there are two versions, the one with the upgraded components is the better one and is only like $25 more. Good luck.