[3nity]

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Originally Posted by john53 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I tested grace m 902 a few days ago and my impressions are very positive. Compared to my (hybrid tube amp)x can v8(without psu),grace m902 was more detailed with better clarity,better dynamics and better mid bass/bass definition.

I had the pleasure to test it with a DT770, and can confirm positive feedback too.
Any way my flag goes to a balanced SS driver I discovered a year ago or so:
QES Labs Hpba-2.
A friend of mine running a recording studio owns one, and tested it with the usual 770.
The most natural response w/770.

β22 is fine, if you have the right guy to build it.

 

[mrarroyo]

I am certainly enjoying the Isabellina HPA. The Grace m902 is a nice sounding unit.

 

[Artmon]

PS AUDIO GCHA

 

[AtomikPi]

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Originally Posted by LeMat /img/forum/go_quote.gif 4k.... I give up !!! Would it be the price if I asked someone to build it for me ?

If you have it built, price varies wildly based on parts - two boxes or one, attenuator or pot, fancy case or standard, boutique parts (waste of money) or stock, profit margin of your builder.

Price varies between under $1000 for a bare bones DIY to above $2000 for a higher end build.

 

[twsmith]

The Headroom BUDA (balanced ultra desktop amp) is a really top notch SS amp, especially when paired with their new UltraDAC.

 

[wsilvio]

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Originally Posted by twsmith /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Headroom BUDA (balanced ultra desktop amp) is a really top notch SS amp, especially when paired with their new UltraDAC.

I agree with that!

 

[jazznap]

Can anyone comment on how the Meier Symphony would stack up? Especially against a Beta22?

 

[majkel]

No Rudistor RP-010 MkII yet? I think this is the top one. My friend, a Rudistor RPX-33 owner, told me that he wasn't impressed by the Grace m902 at all.

 

[kool bubba ice]

Gold point headphone amp pro is right up there with headphone amps for under a grand.. Reminds me of a mini Auditor for less then half the price, & very competitive with the GS-1.

 

[kool bubba ice]

Fitz modded BADA12 should easily be included as well..

 

[Currawong]

Edit: I'm stupid...don't mind me.

 

[Cankin]

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Originally Posted by Currawong /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Eddie Current amps here yet, Woo Audio's WA2, or the TTVJ 307A.

Because this thread is about SS amps.

 

[Skylab]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Fitz modded BADA12 should easily be included as well..

I don't think this can really be classified as a SS amp either...

 

[itsborken]

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Originally Posted by jazznap /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can anyone comment on how the Meier Symphony would stack up? Especially against a Beta22?

I had an Opera and the GS-1 outperforms it easily. The balanced Beta22 and GS-X are in the same league so I'd extrapolate that a Beta22 would trump a Symphony.

 

[majkel]

No chance that op-amp based amps can compete true hi-end so I think we can put aside Jan Meier's production, with all those lowly LM6171 inside.