Imyourzero
Headphoneus Supremus
Wow, so much praise for this little guy. Evidently it's the "little amp that could, and then some."
There are several very well known and praised amps like the Gilmore Lite, the Corda HA1 MKII, and a decently built PPA. I have a very hard time believing that those amps aren't in the same league as the SR-71. I suppose it's just hard for me to fathom an amp designed for portable use being able to compete on such an impressive level, since most portable amps are lacking in certain ways when compared to their less portable counterparts.
I've read that the SR-71 drives just about any headphone very well and could even drive a K1000, though apparently Ray doesn't recommend it. Is the 2 x 9v configuration truly versatile and potent enough to drive anything from a Grado SR80 to a Senn HD 650 to an AKG K 501?
Basically, before I blindly pay $350-$400 for an SR-71 without hearing it, I want to make sure that it's truly the bargain that everyone claims it is and that a less expensive amp designed for home use won't be able to surpass the SR-71. Is this little portable amp really as good or better than $300-$400 home amplifiers?
There are several very well known and praised amps like the Gilmore Lite, the Corda HA1 MKII, and a decently built PPA. I have a very hard time believing that those amps aren't in the same league as the SR-71. I suppose it's just hard for me to fathom an amp designed for portable use being able to compete on such an impressive level, since most portable amps are lacking in certain ways when compared to their less portable counterparts.
I've read that the SR-71 drives just about any headphone very well and could even drive a K1000, though apparently Ray doesn't recommend it. Is the 2 x 9v configuration truly versatile and potent enough to drive anything from a Grado SR80 to a Senn HD 650 to an AKG K 501?
Basically, before I blindly pay $350-$400 for an SR-71 without hearing it, I want to make sure that it's truly the bargain that everyone claims it is and that a less expensive amp designed for home use won't be able to surpass the SR-71. Is this little portable amp really as good or better than $300-$400 home amplifiers?