[sbmarr62]

Hi,
 
I am wondering if anyone has tried the Decware Zen head portable head phone amp. Link to site is
http://www.decware.com/newsite/zenhead.htm. It seems like a good product and the company makes nice looking gear.
 
I have a pair of AKG K 701 cans and would like to know if these would be a good match with the zen head, if not what would be a better match. I thought there would be a review on this forum for the zen head but can't seem to find one.
 
Stephen

 

[disastermouse]

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[Currawong]

 
You have to remove the "." at the end of the url.
 
http://www.decware.com/newsite/zenhead.htm
 
I love the '70's look about it and design philosophy, but pity about the OPA2132, but we'll have to see if he can be persuaded to put it in a socket instead of just soldering it in.
 
I'm sure Skylab will get his hands on one shortly too.

 

[sbmarr62]

Hi Currawong,
 
Thanks for your response, thanks for clearing up the link issue. Yes it would be good if Skylab could do a review on this product. Skylab did at some time own a preamp / headphone amp, model CSP2 made by Decware which he seemed to like. Decware also make a kit version of the portable headphone amp whick can be seen here.
http://www.decware.com/newsite/zkit3.htm
 
This is only $155.00, seems like a very good deal. Just need to make the case for it to live in.
 
Hopefully we get a good review soon.
 
Stephen
 

 

[alphaphoenix]

The ZH-1 is a great amp and like Steve Deckert claims, has that tube like sound.  I bought the kit a while back with plans to make it in a block of wood for home use only, but sold it off for lack of time and commitment.   I later bought the full version, but didn't use much due to it's larger than usual portable head amp size.   I never tried with the K701, just the Senns HD600 and Grado.  I would shoot an email or call Steve directly to see what tweaks he may suggest to optimize the amp to your cans. 

 

[HiFlight]

Sometime back I believe Skylab  reviewed the ZenHead.  IIRC, at that time, I believe it was ranked #7 among those tested.   I also owned one and found it to be a capable performer.   Sizewise, it is best used as a bedside or desktop amp as it is larger than most "portable" devices.
 
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Hi Currawong,
 
Thanks for your response, thanks for clearing up the link issue. Yes it would be good if Skylab could do a review on this product. Skylab did at some time own a preamp / headphone amp, model CSP2 made by Decware which he seemed to like. Decware also make a kit version of the portable headphone amp whick can be seen here.
http://www.decware.com/newsite/zkit3.htm
 
This is only $155.00, seems like a very good deal. Just need to make the case for it to live in.
 
Hopefully we get a good review soon.
 
Stephen
 

 

[Pawn]

Any updates?