mahlerfan
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Well if I want to buy (which I do) a headphone amp for under $300 to use with my Sennheiser 580s at home-- what would you rec?
Home amp for 580s under $300
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This question has been asked a number of times and one recommendation thats always made is the Headamp Gilmore Lite. This amp is powerful enough to drive the senns well, sounds excellent.... with a very neutral, transparent character, has an exemplary build quality, has a nice loop out feature, small size for easy placement, is upgradeable and finally the cost is $299 matching your budget limit.
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| Originally Posted by mahlerfan Well if I want to buy (which I do) a headphone amp for under $300 to use with my Sennheiser 580s at home-- what would you rec? |
This question has been asked a number of times and one recommendation thats always made is the Headamp Gilmore Lite. This amp is powerful enough to drive the senns well, sounds excellent.... with a very neutral, transparent character, has an exemplary build quality, has a nice loop out feature, small size for easy placement, is upgradeable and finally the cost is $299 matching your budget limit.
www.headamp.com
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I have the 580's and a MisterX built PPA. The PPA is a superb amp. There are a lot of builders out there, commercial and private. Shop around for the price and options you like. The PPA is hard to beat (IMO)
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I concur with the PPA. It's a fantastic amp that you can find for under 300. The gilmore lite will set you back exactly 300.
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I also own 580's, and within the last few weeks have been looking at upgrading my amp. From reading quite a few reviews, i decided on the M3 from MisterX.
Depending on what options you go for with the M3, it should fall within your budget.
Depending on what options you go for with the M3, it should fall within your budget.
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I would recommend the M^3 or Headroom Gilmore Lite.
They both work exceptionally well.
If you want warmth and soundstage, go with the M^3. If you want speed and transparency, go with the Gilmore Lite.
That is my experience.
-Matt
They both work exceptionally well.
If you want warmth and soundstage, go with the M^3. If you want speed and transparency, go with the Gilmore Lite.
That is my experience.
-Matt
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Alright when I have the cash I will buy the Gilmore Lite.
Thanks for the replies, I know from other forums how much it can suck to answer the same questions over and over. So I greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for the replies, I know from other forums how much it can suck to answer the same questions over and over. So I greatly appreciate it.
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psh, buy the PPA.
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Well I would have made an offer-- but I'm not ready until next paycheck-- by then I'm sure you'll have sold it.
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