[reiserFS]

I have a Darth Beyer V2 on the way for some late night listening and searched a few hours around on head-fi regarding a right amp, didn't find anything interesting besides that they really go well along with the Darkvoice amps. Anyone tried other amps with the Darth Beyer, preferably in the 400$ range? The Schiit Asgard also looks interesting now that the 220v version is almost done.

 

[FallenAngel]

For these, already somewhat bass-heavy monster headphones, I like to add even more upper and middle bass so a nice tube hybrid is my choice.

 

[reiserFS]

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For these, already somewhat bass-heavy monster headphones, I like to add even more upper and middle bass so a nice tube hybrid is my choice.

 Now that's interesting, any recommendations on an amp? If hybrid amps really go well with them, I'd rather keep my Little Dot I+.
 

 

[Uncle Erik]

If you want your bass tight, you're generally better off with a solid state amp than an inexpensive tube amp. Tubes will bloom a little and smear the low end, unless you have a very well-designed one. Generally, those kinds of tube amps will have output transformers and a pretty solid power supply including chokes and plenty of filtering. That sort of thing does not come cheap - you can easily spend over $400 on parts for a DIY amp that includes them, so it's difficult to find a commercial one at that price since it'll include labor and profit. Solid state can be done well for much less money and chips have good low output impedance and handle the lows better. For $400, I'd look mostly at the midrange solid state amps. Tubes are popular and very cool, but solid state can sound really good, too.

 

[FallenAngel]

x2 on what Uncle Erik said if you want to make these headphones a little less crazy, but as they're pretty far from "reproduction" of music and really into the "making it fun", why not go with something even more extreme.  Oh and just so I don't sound like I'm bashing Darth Beyers, I've had like 10 different versions of them already and really enjoyed them while I had them.

 

[reiserFS]

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If you want your bass tight, you're generally better off with a solid state amp than an inexpensive tube amp. Tubes will bloom a little and smear the low end, unless you have a very well-designed one. Generally, those kinds of tube amps will have output transformers and a pretty solid power supply including chokes and plenty of filtering. That sort of thing does not come cheap - you can easily spend over $400 on parts for a DIY amp that includes them, so it's difficult to find a commercial one at that price since it'll include labor and profit. Solid state can be done well for much less money and chips have good low output impedance and handle the lows better. For $400, I'd look mostly at the midrange solid state amps. Tubes are popular and very cool, but solid state can sound really good, too.

 That post really helps, much appreciating your input. I'll be looking at SS amps then. I've had the Schiit Asgard in my mind for a while now, do you happen to have a few recommendations on your hand though?
 
Edit: I've read a bit about the Shanling PH100, and it apparently does quite nicely with 770/80s.

 

 

[ConGrUenCy]

You should consider the Matrix M Stage amp too.

 

[Skylab]

As usual, Uncle Erik gives good advice - the "regular" Darth Beyers definitely do best with a SS amp.  Some of the Headroom amps have some very subtle bass contour controls IIRC - that might be just the ticket.