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HD800S entry level amp?
Oct 30, 2017 at 5:51 AM Post #17 of 72
Oct 31, 2017 at 6:24 AM Post #19 of 72
Ekul61 said:
Went to the 800 amp thread. Many won't even look at a amp under $2000. I find this hard to believe. As my Asgard 2 $250 amp is quite good.
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I was originally led to believe you need to spend a lot on an amp if you've spent a lot on your headphones but it's just not true. It's more about finding an amp that has a sound you like than anything else.
 
Oct 31, 2017 at 9:39 AM Post #21 of 72
Ekul61 said:
Thx for all the replies. I could bump up my budget. I will research the violectric. Which tube amp should I investigate? Can u get a tube amp for $1000
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You could get the Feliks Audio Espressivo and some extra valves for just under $1k

I have the original version that was slightly cheaper, and it works wonderfully with the HD800s

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Oct 31, 2017 at 4:51 PM Post #22 of 72
Ekul61 said:
Went to the 800 amp thread. Many won't even look at a amp under $2000. I find this hard to believe. As my Asgard 2 $250 amp is quite good.
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My understanding is that many folks want to tame the shrieking upper-mid of the 800 with tube, and that's why 800 has the reputation of being picky on amp/source/genre/etc. I have never compared my 800s with the 800, but I think 800s sounds pretty good on just about anything, and it sounds great with great amps. I bought a Emotiva A-100 from Guidostrunk, and I think my 800s sounds very good with it.

I would recommend Emotiva A-100, and at just over $200, it is of incredible value.
 
Oct 31, 2017 at 5:43 PM Post #23 of 72
That amp is so underrated bro. Most look at the price and assume that for $230 new. It can't possibly sound that good. Lol.

I absolutely preferred the Emo , over my Mj2, and Mj1. I sold my Mj2 , one month after aquiring the Emo. I'm glad you got it Rex!
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rexhu100 said:
My understanding is that many folks want to tame the shrieking upper-mid of the 800 with tube, and that's why 800 has the reputation of being picky on amp/source/genre/etc. I have never compared my 800s with the 800, but I think 800s sounds pretty good on just about anything, and it sounds great with great amps. I bought a Emotiva A-100 from Guidostrunk, and I think my 800s sounds very good with it.

I would recommend Emotiva A-100, and at just over $200, it is of incredible value.
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Nov 4, 2017 at 6:24 PM Post #28 of 72
Try Chord Mojo (DAC/amp) between your Fiio and HD 800 S... You might have to search the Mojo thread to find out the right way to connect your Fiio as I think there are different versions of it.



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Nov 4, 2017 at 6:46 PM Post #29 of 72
Ekul61 said:
Thx. I' would spend more money if i found something better. I'm up to $1200 budget for a amp
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Tubes:
Sonett
Sonett 2
Mjolnir 2
Decaware csp3
Torpedo 3

The only two solid state amps I would ever consider for the 800/800S is a Black Widow or Ragnarok. If not these two, then go with a tube amp.

Sending you a PM with more.
 
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