PlasmaChroma
New Head-Fier
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I've been using 650's with this setup for a while and I think it sounds pretty good.
Computer USB -> Maverick D1 (Tube Pre-Out) -> Silver Serpent RCA -> Maverick A1 -> HD650
I've "upgraded" the tubes on both units. Seems to sound a little better for me at least. I think I put a WE-396A on the D1 and then a pair of matched WE-6AK5 on the A1. Not sure if those are the "ideal" tubes or not, I looked around for a while to find them and the general feel I was getting is those were a good pick. I also swapped the OP-AMPs on the D1, but I'm no longer using the D1 for the headphone out so that isn't entirely relevant anymore. It is an option if using the D1 standalone though.
I gotta say though, the Maverick D1 is a great unit to start with and in your price range. Also opens up future options if the desire to upgrade is still there.
Computer USB -> Maverick D1 (Tube Pre-Out) -> Silver Serpent RCA -> Maverick A1 -> HD650
I've "upgraded" the tubes on both units. Seems to sound a little better for me at least. I think I put a WE-396A on the D1 and then a pair of matched WE-6AK5 on the A1. Not sure if those are the "ideal" tubes or not, I looked around for a while to find them and the general feel I was getting is those were a good pick. I also swapped the OP-AMPs on the D1, but I'm no longer using the D1 for the headphone out so that isn't entirely relevant anymore. It is an option if using the D1 standalone though.
I gotta say though, the Maverick D1 is a great unit to start with and in your price range. Also opens up future options if the desire to upgrade is still there.