Help me build an amp for DT990

[zhopudey]

Hi,

I've decided to get DT990. These are going to be my entry into head-fi, so I'm real excited. I'm located in India, where none of the amps are available, so I have to go DIY. I'm getting it built by a friend.

So which design works best with the DT990, when used mainly for rock? Springsteen, RHCP, metallica, Floyd (ohh lots of floyd), Dave Matthews, Massive Attack, Led Zep, Bryan Adams, Dido, Corrs.....some Sade, some Ray Charles, a little Steely Dan, and even Prodigy and Sepultura if I'm feeling too sleepy. Along with plenty of Indian film music, which doesn't have the best recording quality, but the singers are very easily amongst the best in the world.

So, Vocals are very important, as is bass for all the rock. I don't really understand most of the audiophile terms, but I want something that'll get my feet tapping.

Will PPAv2 work?

 

[zhopudey]

No replies means the ppa is good?

 

[Joshatdot]

my 1st DIY amp is a CMoy. After I make afew more CMoy's I am going to build a PIMETEA. After that, who knows..maybe a DAC & tube amp.

You might get better replys in the headphone or amp forum.

 

[Calroth]

The PPAv2 or the M³ are a good match for those headphones. However, if it's the first time you (or your friend) is building a headphone amplifier and you (or your friend) don't have much DIY experience, I'd start with something less expensive.

 

[zhopudey]

Thanks for the reply

My friend has plenty of experience both with amps and with DIY. He just isn't into headphones.

 

[fordgtlover]

The PPA is very well regarded, as is the M^3. Search through the Amp and DIY forum for indications of suitability and price.