[Ruahrc]

Would you say that the Headroom Maxed-out Desktop amp and the Gilmore Lite (both with their respective DPS) are in the same class of amp? Ignore for now the fact that the Headroom amp can be outfitted with a DAC.

Why do I ask? Because the Glite+DPS is not cheap at $600, and once you stack phones on top of that you're into the $1000 range and I figure that if you're going to spend that much, you may as well consider getting a digital-capable option.

Which brings about the HR Desktop amp, which can be outfitted with a DAC. But again $2k is pretty expensive however considering that if it is a considerably better amp, it'd have better "lasting power" and that it might be a better investment as I wouldn't be putting $1k into a system that I'd eventually abandon later on as I went DAC or higher end.

Is a maxed-out Desktop amp too much amp if using an iPod line-out as a source? What about an iMod iPod (or DIYMod)? Considering this as a source, would the Glite+DPS be a better overall match?

I've been all over the map while considering amps/headphones and it seems like I'm coming around full circle heh.

Ruahrc

 

[vcoheda]

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Originally Posted by Ruahrc /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is a maxed-out Desktop amp too much amp if using an iPod line-out as a source?

i would say yes. the two seem to be quite disproportionate in quality.