[vvanrij]

I have a whole list of demands haha:
 
-No DAC, RCA inputs
-Not portable
-Preferably no tubes
-Preferably not chinese
-Less than 350$/250€
-Used is fine, but it has to be shipped to EU
 
 
So I'm looking for a HD650 home amp to connect to my bed-rig. I listen to mostly classical, jazz, Mark Knopfler etc.
 
It has to be a clear improvement over my Denon's normal headphone output (I would like more clarity, speed and detail).
 
I hope you have good suggestions for me, if its not possible for 400$ do also let me know, so I can save up and buy something better later.
 
Good options (used) now seem to me
 
Gilmore Lite
Littledot MKVII
Rockhopper M^3
 
Cheers,
 
Victor

 

[Digital-Pride]

Hmm, Schiit Audio's Asgard pairs quite well with the HD650(from what I've read).  That could another option worth considering.

 

[Hughkk]

i was doing the same research less than a week back, and i am still doing it.
from what i have read, HD650 works best with a tube amp.
 
but since u don't want a tube amp, asgard works quite well with hd650, as stated above

 

[jc9394]

I will go for the GLite, it is an excellent match.

 

[fabio-fi]

 
Quote:

I will go for the GLite, it is an excellent match.

X2
you're lucky if you find one tho. 

 

[vvanrij]

There are a couple of gilmore lite's in the FS section. Is it a better match than a basic M^3?
The Asgard looks nice, probably a lot more expensive since I have to ship and import it to the Netherlands.

 

[jc9394]

M3 have more power but not by much.  You probably will not notice the difference.