[sylva1]

Hello all.
 
I am a composer mixing all my compositions on the computer. I write music in multiple genres, pop, jazz, classical and electronic. Recently I got the DT880s and want to mix-compare on multiple headphones and my near fields. The other phones are the MDR-7506s. However, I may also acquire other cans in the future. I need a headphones amplifier that will fulfill this need. I know that there are articles about the subject around this forum, but cannot search all of the pages because of my dial-up Internet access, which, of course, is slow.
 
So here's my question:
 
Is ART's HeadAmp4 good enough for the task, especially regarding, say, the rendition of a large symphony orchestra into the DT880s? Or, what about the Rolls HA243? Or, anything else worth mentioning in this price category?
 
All inputs here are welcome. Thanks.
 
Sylva.

 

[Asr]

No experience with those pro audio amps, but you can't really go wrong with the Schiit Magni 2 for the price ($100).

 

[sylva1]

Asr: Thank you for your reply. The Magni 2 has excellent specifications. With its 0.3 ohms output impedance it certainly belongs to the better amps out there. HOWEVER, if you read my inquiry carefully, you'll understand that I need multiple outputs on non-split (that is, separate op-amp) design. This is because, as my writing states, I have more than one pair of phones to enable comparison of sound during a complex process of mixing often times a symphony orchestra with a big band. This implies many tracks running at the same time. Therefore, clarity of instruments becomes of paramount importance, which implies permanent sound control between multiple cans and monitors. I am also looking into Presous' 4 output amp (at around $130). I know, these do not have the Magni's quality, but I don't have $400 to order four of them.
 
Thanks again, S.

 

[Asr]

Sorry, I'm not familiar at all with multi channel headphone amps. I just did a quick search though since you said you use dial-up (no offense but how are you still on dial-up in 2015?), and found out about a Livewire Solutions HA204 that might be able to work for your use and has some good user reviews on the Internet. It's sold at Guitar Center if a store is near you. I tried looking for its specs too but couldn't find anything online (including on the manufacturer's Web site). If you're able to find it at a store like Guitar Center though, I'm sure its specs would be on the box.

 

[sylva1]

Asr, thank you again. I'll certainly take a look at the Livewire Solutions HA204. As for dial-up in 2015, well, it's a matter of money. I am a low income person, still working (fortunately) but around Washington rents are very high, even if one dwells in a studio apartment. I also need money for medicine, which is another appreciable chunk off of my income. So I need to be frugal. I can save money to buy equipment once in a while, but that's only a one time expenditure. To have broad band would mean to spend large amounts of money ALL THE TIME, which I cannot afford. Peace, S.