[RVD]

I have been thinking about going with the K1000 as I find my W2002 uncomfortable after about thirty minutes, although I love the sound of the W2002’s. I have listened to the K1000 and liked them a lot and found them to be comfortable.


So I am now looking for amp recommendations for the K1000. I know the ASL AQ1005 amp is highly recommended, but was looking for other suggestions. I would like to keep the price around $1500, but I am wiling to go up to $2000. I would like to have a remote controlled volume on the amp, but it is not a necessity. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[miziq]

in sunday im gettin Hajdinjak Labs integrated amp.

link and pictures are here: http://www.hajdinjaklabs.com/index/Page_11x.html

Ill post review and more picture shortly..

btw this is like 30 kg tank build like monolith.... and great tube sound push pull

 

[RVD]

Thanks for the reply. That is a beast of an amp, may I ask how much?

 

[miziq]

its priced 3696 euros i think this is something like 3400 $.

 

[mkmelt]

The Fisher 400 all-tube receiver (manufactured from 1963-1968) is a perfect match for the K1000s. You can pick these up used for under $200. Even with the cost of replacing aging components and tubes, the final cost should be under $500. This is way under your stated budget of $1500, but you can spend an additional $1000 and not wind up with a better sounding amp. You can use the extra money to upgrade your source or buy more music.

Search the forum for information on the Fisher 400 and you will find a number of informed opinions on this great headphone/amp combination.

 

[RVD]

Thanks for the reply mkmelt. I have seriously considered the Fisher 400 as it would be well below my budget and I have heard it sounds great, but I didn't know how the Fisher would compare to the more expensive newer amps.

 

[jopi]

I'm using a pair of Bottlehead's Paramour mono blocks with them and it swings.
You've got to put them together yourself though and you'd still need a preamp.

 

[RVD]

Thanks for the reply Jopi. I could use my Melos preamp for the Bottlehead. How hard are they to build? Thanks

 

[mkmelt]

Both Hirsch and Tuberoller have experience using the K1000 with with the Fisher 400 as well as other amps , see if they can give your their opinion on how some of the newer amps stack up.

I believe in one recent thread a statement was made that the Fisher 400 stomps all over most of the current crop of amps, at least the ones that cost less than $2,500.

 

[ServinginEcuador]

Try reading THIS for more info on which cheap amp can drive a set of these cans!!!!

 

[mikeg]

The following thread may be of help:

http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ght=k1000+wave

 

[ServinginEcuador]

mikeg,

Looks like we bgoth pasted in the same exact thread: yours!!! I really liked your thread and as soon as the question came up about the K1000 again I immediately wanted to paste it into this thread!!! Again, good job on the review. Almost makes me want to get the K1000 and use the ASL amps!!!! Almost

 

[mikeg]

Quote:

Originally posted by ServinginEcuador mikeg, Looks like we bgoth pasted in the same exact thread: yours!!! I really liked your thread and as soon as the question came up about the K1000 again I immediately wanted to paste it into this thread!!! Again, good job on the review. Almost makes me want to get the K1000 and use the ASL amps!!!! Almost

I'm very sorry for the duplication, and thanks for your kind words. I'll read more carefully next time.

 

[ServinginEcuador]

Sorry mike, it wasn't intended to be a slam on you for posting the same thing, it was just ironic that it happened that way!!! I am glad since it shows how good your post was and how we are interested in helping others out here!!!!

 

[Orpheus]

well, i use Tube City 300BC's with Sophia mesh plates... and a RCA rectifier for now. very good. perfect power rating. sounds incredible. retail = $2500. but i think you can buy direct from Tube City for $2000.... i spoke to the owner/engineer.... nice guy. Winston Ma used this amp in his demo at CES last year... and as i understand it, he's one of those high-profile audiophile dudes, so he only uses the best:

http://www.tubecity.net/amplifier.htm

the amp looks awesome... and has some pretty trick "eye" tubes at front that oscillate with the signal.

orpheus