[PanusKatus]

I'm quite a noob in the hobby and would appreciate some advice. I'm enjoying the HD600 with the 650 cable. However, I'm interested in the possibilities of balanced mode. I use the oppo 105d as my main source but it's balanced outputs remain unused. My amp is the Burson Soloist SL which does not have any balanced connectivity. My questions: what amps would you suggest that would give me a significant upgrade with balanced connectivity? do you have any cable suggestions for both the headphones and between the oppo and suggested amps? could a cheaper balanced amp outperform a more expensive 'regular ' amp with these headphones? Many thanks

 

[ProtegeManiac]

My questions: what amps would you suggest that would give me a significant upgrade with balanced connectivity? 

 
Little Dot MkVI+
Schiit Mjolnir or Violectric V280 if you plan on using low efficiency planars
 

do you have any cable suggestions for both the headphones and between the oppo and suggested amps?

 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mogami-2534-Neglex-Balanced-XLR-Interconnects-Pair-with-Neutrik-ends-5-ft-67-/192136387255?hash=item2cbc389ab7:g:TksAAOSw4A5YqhJl
 

could a cheaper balanced amp outperform a more expensive 'regular ' amp with these headphones? Many thanks

 
It still depends on the quality of the circuit than the general type of circuit. You're just not likely to find a cheap balanced amp to begin with, unlike all the cheap SE amps out there with circuits that aren't good even when compared to other SE amps.

 

[goodvibes]

Your amp is done right. I haven't heard one but it should be hard to beat. Good amp beats balanced every time and it starts at the power supply which the Burson takes extra care with.