[anadin]

Heed Canamp.

 

[tintin47]

Quote:

Originally Posted by anadin /img/forum/go_quote.gif Heed Canamp.

Not a tube amp, and from what I remember it doesn't sound much like a tube amp either.

 

[OutdoorXplorer]

My setup is OK...

iPod -> ALO Fidelity Dock -> ALO SS RCA to RCA -> RSA Raptor -> K702

 

[Redcarmoose]

WELL WOO AUDIO 5 LE IS 15 HOURS INTO THE 100 HOUR BURN IN. HAVE TO HAVE TO SAY EVEN THOUGH TUBE FULL BLOOM IS NOT THERE YET, I THINK I CAN LIVE WITH THE K701 HEADPHONES FOR ROCK, METAL, NEW AGE, CLASSICAL......................................... .................................................. ... SOURCE REGA PLANET, MONSTER CABLES, WOO AUDIO 5 LE, NO POWER CONDITIONING, SMALL BASE TABLES ON FLOOR. AKG K701 STOCK CORD.

 

[Happy Camper]

^ You have an amp with enough power supply to ring the little f'ers neck. That is what's needed to get the 701s screamin.

 

[PowderLegend]

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulllaser /img/forum/go_quote.gif RSA B52 with good NOS tubes.

Wouldn't that answer work for just about any amp question here?

 

[howlndog]

IMHO, the Darkvoice 332 pairs well with the 701s.

 

[Redcarmoose]

Yes they are little fers. They {the k701s} don't really respond well until you drive the !@#$% out of them, then they conform to your will. I view them as stubborn things with alot of potential.

 

[nalth]

Darkvoice 336i works great

 

[RickEC]

From a chinese forum, I understood that DV was not made with K701 in mind. Post production, the maker himself noted that K701 pairs well with DV, incidentally. I feel good pairing DV and K701.

 

[themanbeast]

Currently I'm using a 336i with my new K701 as well. Excellent sound, I think the only thing holding me back is my source (Zero).

One thing I must be impressed with though, for such a demanding headphone, the Zero actually runs it very well out of its dedicated amplifier.

 

[olblueyez]

Best bet with the 701 would be solid state like am M^3 or a Graham Slee Solo or even a Headamp GS-1. Like anadin said the Heed is known for synergy with the 701 as well.

 

[ghostmusic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gu Sensei /img/forum/go_quote.gif I loved the K701s with my Leben CS300. It really breathed life into those headphones. That combo has been well-reviewed elsewhere too.

I second the K701s with Leben. I have the bigger CS600. If you like the lush, mid-range-y sound, go with EL34 tubes in it. If you like a bit more frequency extension and balance to go with that tube magic, I recommend KT-77 or KT-88s.

Another huge surprise for me is WA2 with K701. With the new PDPS, WA2 just OWNS the K701s. Plus you get that classic OTL/SET tube magic. People who've thought that K701s sounded lean and clinical will change their minds if they hear the WA2/K701 combo. Very creamy sound...

 

[dogears]

I will get a Dared MP-5 next week just because of the posts I saw here in head-fi say it's a very good match w/ K701. I'll report back how well it matches next week. It will be my first tube gear

 

[jcx]

I'd try the speaker output for K701