Icon Audio HP8 Valve Headphone Amplifier?
Dec 7, 2008 at 1:52 AM Post #2 of 8
I get the impression some or all of it is made in china but it looks like really impressive stuff. I love those speakers and the integrated amps are pretty. I would love to hear the HP8.
 
Dec 7, 2008 at 7:57 AM Post #3 of 8
From what I read Icon Audio is a UK firm which design and made its own products. Not sure if the HP8 is made in China but even if it is it look like Icon Audio has a full control on the QC as they seems to have established QC process to test the amps in UK before delivery.

But it appears to be 230-240V version only - obviously focusing on the UK /EU market for now.

Now sure if the speaker output can drive the K1000 though ?

F. Lo
 
Dec 7, 2008 at 3:49 PM Post #4 of 8
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Dec 10, 2008 at 10:31 PM Post #6 of 8
That was the one I was trying to find, yeah
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May 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM Post #7 of 8
I listened to one of those at Rik Stoet (Audio dealer in The Hague) yesterday with an Ultrasone Pro-900 (Jack Johnson - Sleep through the static) and although both the can & amp were brandnew they sounded fine. But not more than fine, so I didn't even bother to ask about the price. I'm not one who can analyze it (yet) but I found something not quite appealing. And the fit of the 900 also was not to my liking (to much pressure on one place/on top of my head). Hmm. I can always go back and try them with my own headphones.
 
May 21, 2009 at 8:25 PM Post #8 of 8
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