[bismack]

I've just upgrade my CD player to Rega Planet(old version), and I have both K501 and HD600. I only listen to classical music(piano, chamber, and symphonies, etc). Could you please recommend a good amp under $400 for both headphones? I don't care about new or used amps.

Thanks!

 

[Anilan]

The Gilmore Lite is always a popular choice for $299. If you get the Dedicated Power Supply that goes with it will be $499.

 

[bismack]

Thanks. In fact, I've tried GL once for my k501. I think k501 sounds dry with it.

 

[Orcin]

RSA Hornet

 

[MusicallySilent]

Maybe try the

CORDA ARIETTA
http://www.meier-audio.homepage.t-online.de/arietta.htm

Or if you wanted to spend a bit more this one takes the same as the Arietta but has a DAC (plug in usb port) and some upgraded parts probably

CORDA ARIA
http://www.meier-audio.homepage.t-online.de/aria.htm

I have heard that meier makes some good amps

 

[Ichinichi]

no doge 6210 suggestions? i'm in the market for an amp too and i love the senn sound. i wanted an amp for classical and i'm thinking of getting a doge.

edit: cayin ha-1a now...

 

[fhuang]

tube is the way to go. either darkvoice 336i or cayin ha-1a should do it.

 

[blinx]

a used mapletree ear purist HD?

that could fit the bill

 

[bismack]

A lot of Advice! I need to check those this week.
Thanks!

 

[Wildcard30]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orcin /img/forum/go_quote.gif RSA Hornet

X2

 

[pataburd]

Another vote for the Darkvoice 336i (all tube) for about $300, or the Bada PH-12 (hybrid) for about $400 and change.

 

[Ichinichi]

doesn't the bada have nuances to its care and operation? no rolling for 24hrs after shut-off and the like?

 

[bismack]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichinichi /img/forum/go_quote.gif doesn't the bada have nuances to its care and operation? no rolling for 24hrs after shut-off and the like?

Interesting.

 

[pataburd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichinichi /img/forum/go_quote.gif doesn't the bada have nuances to its care and operation? no rolling for 24hrs after shut-off and the like?

Yes. The Bada runs extremely hot and cannot be tube-rolled--for fear of blowing the MosFETs--but every 12-24 hours. These are a small price to pay, given the performance of the PH-12, however, which is truly stellar. For about 1/4 the price of my SinglePower premium MPX3, the Bada gives very little up to the MPX3.

For price, performance and convenience between the two amps I initially promoted, though, my vote goes to the Darkvoice 336i. : ) Dynamic, musical and a tube-roller's dream-come-true!

(<--650 smile)

 

[ak622]

I have the K501's and HD650 and I find my Gilmore Lite works well with them both. I've also tried them with the DARED MP5, Meier HeadFive, and a PPX slam (i think it was a slam). I would say the PPX worked best with the K501s but due to cost I opted for the Gilmore Lite and I'm quite happy with it..