[tarnumf]

Hi, 
 
This is my first thread on this forum, so please be gentle  
 
I'm quite new in headphones and after couple tries I've settled to Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm - it's just perfect mix for me with SQ, comfort and price.
Now I'm looking for a decent amp to drive it. The only one I've tried so far was FiiO E9K and though SQ wasn't bad, I wasn't really impressed with it and it seems like it lacks a good bit of power. 
The DAC is dedicated, also used for my full range stereo, so it is safe to assume "perfect dac".
I would prefer to stay in solid state camp, don't want to start into woods of tubes rolling.
 
So, anyone who also has DT880/600, what are you using and what you like or dislike about your amp(s)?
 
 
PS: I don't want to limit this thread to DT880/600 and amp only, but let's not morph it into too vague "best amp under $N"
 
Thanks you!

 

[wolfetan44]

I have a DT880 250 ohm, and I love my O2 with it.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

tubes are better for the 600 ohm beyers imo, they love OTL's

 

[fabio-fi]

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tubes are better for the 600 ohm beyers imo, they love OTL's

 
I've used beyers with SS amps 

Hybrids also do fine.
 
Check this thread, full of recommendations:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/429371/the-beyerdynamic-dt880-600-ohm-appreciation-discussion-thread/2160 

 

[tarnumf]

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I've used beyers with SS amps 

Hybrids also do fine.
 
Check this thread, full of recommendations:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/429371/the-beyerdynamic-dt880-600-ohm-appreciation-discussion-thread/2160 

 
Will check, thanks!
 
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tubes are better for the 600 ohm beyers imo, they love OTL's

 
What makes you to feel so? I would rather avoid the signature from tube.
 
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I have a DT880 250 ohm, and I love my O2 with it.

How much power do you use at comfortable and enjoyable loudness?

 

[Amorgan]

The Graham solo is a good match for high impedance beyers. 

 

[wolfetan44]

Quote:

Quote:

 
I've used beyers with SS amps 

Hybrids also do fine.
 
Check this thread, full of recommendations:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/429371/the-beyerdynamic-dt880-600-ohm-appreciation-discussion-thread/2160 

 
Will check, thanks!
 
Quote:

tubes are better for the 600 ohm beyers imo, they love OTL's

 
What makes you to feel so? I would rather avoid the signature from tube.
 
Quote:

I have a DT880 250 ohm, and I love my O2 with it.

How much power do you use at comfortable and enjoyable loudness?

25% or a 1/4th of the way.

 

[Pudu]

Although tube based, I thought the Valhalla was a brilliant amp for the 880. You don't have to worry about rolling tubes with that one either. You don't have to roll tubes with any amp.

 

[tarnumf]

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You don't have to roll tubes with any amp.

It's not about tubes, it's about me - I certainly will if given that option  

 

[Pudu]

I don't think you can roll the Valhalla tubes, unless I'm mistaken - you are absolved of responsibility .

 

[tarnumf]

Tried Valhalla and while I admit it's quite good, I think for now I'll use my Benchmark DAC2 headphone output.

 

[kskwerl]

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I have a DT880 250 ohm, and I love my O2 with it.

this, I've never had the 600ohm version but I'm curious if the O2 can hang with them and have some head room on the dial

 

[sarathchandars]

As it happens I own a DT880 600 ohm. I use the CEntrance DACport as a portable DAC+Amp combo and it drives it very well. You could take a look at Schiit Valhalla. You really don't need to roll tubes to get good sound out of it. On the other hand, you could also look for a CEntrance DACmini CX which has the same headphone amplifier as with the DACport only with a much better power supply. The DAC in the DACmini is much talked about for it's prowess. It is well beyond the $500 budget but look for one used or replace your existing DAC with the DACmini, if it's not a step back that is ! But I'm quite sure you'll be happy with the way it drives the DT880.
 
Hope this helps.
 

 

[zeinharis]

^ ^ ^ ^
 
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[sarathchandars]

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I don't think you can roll the Valhalla tubes, unless I'm mistaken - you are absolved of responsibility

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Tube rolling is now possible with the Valhalla. Contact Jason of Schiit for more information.