[Alrod]

Forgive my ignorance, but is that a DIY amp?  If so what did it cost to build?  I would like to attempt building a nice tube amp just for the fun of it.  What other amps did you consider before deciding on this one?

 

[krmathis]

 
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No, Burson in like Bose Blows, they do alot of marketing. Look at Meier.

So, first you ask for our personal preference. Then reject a members choice with a statement like that when it does not suit your taste...
Oh my!

 

[shiosai]

Zana Deux...
 
Have it for 2 years+ and it stops my upgraditis

 

[WyldRage]

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Forgive my ignorance, but is that a DIY amp?  If so what did it cost to build?  I would like to attempt building a nice tube amp just for the fun of it.  What other amps did you consider before deciding on this one?

I would refer you to my comparaison between the three amps I have built here: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/503622/showdown-3-diy-tube-and-hybrid-amps-millett-hybrid-minimax-bottlehead-speedball-crack-hagerman-castanet#post_6804622 It will answer your questions.
 
Before the Bottlehead Crack was released, I was also considering the Bottlehead S.E.X. and a few hybrids, notably the Cavalli EHHA and SOHA II. My recommendation is that if you want a tube amp, and you have only low impedance phones, OTLs will not sound the best: my Speedball Crack gave a very bright sound to my MS-1i. Hybrids (I think) and especially transformer coupled tube amps will have lower impedance to help you drive your 'phones.
 
To begin with tube amps, I would recommend either a low voltage hybrid (Millett) or, if you are conscious about the dangers of high voltage, a bottlehead amp (their manuals are simply pieces of art).

 

[revolink24]

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Noob, wow. Quite immature. Who's thread is this???? Not yours.

Looks to me like you're the immature one here.

 

[baka1969]

I have a decidedly mid-fi setup that pleases me. I like my solid state Gilmore Lite and my tubed Little Dot MKIII. Would I like to have a kick butt Beta22 with Sigma22? Would I like a beautiful Woo? Absolutely. And when I get mentally grasp spending more mega bucks for them I might break down and do it. But I'm quite happy listening.

 

[fishski13]

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I have a decidedly mid-fi setup that pleases me. I like my solid state Gilmore Lite and my tubed Little Dot MKIII. Would I like to have a kick butt Beta22 with Sigma22? Would I like a beautiful Woo? Absolutely. And when I get mentally grasp spending more mega bucks for them I might break down and do it. But I'm quite happy listening.

enjoy the tunes

.  i think head-fiers need to understand that a "mid-fi" HP kit will give you much more for so little compared to a speaker-fi. 

 

[aspenx]

I'd like the Luxman P-1u...
 
But the BCL sounded pretty close to me too, so I'm getting a BCL clone.

 

[KingStyles]

The Eddie Currant BA. It is the best amp that I have heard. Wont need to upgrade this for a long time.

 

[rosgr63]

RSA The Hornet

 

[Region2]

Electrostat - BHKE / BHSE - Unless the KGSSHV proves to be just as good/better to my ears.
 
Dynamic - Still undecided.  The dynamics lineup is fairly large, so I need to audition quite a bit more before I decide on one of these.

 

[Gazza]

My Manley Neo-Classic 300B preamp. I had lusted after one for a while and instead bought a modest (but still great) amp instead. Curiosity gnawed at me until I caved and bought the Manley. Not only is it a superlative headphone amp (I will never, ever want for more) but it's also a breath-taking preamp in its own right.
 
It's a shame not many people are familiar with it.
 
My next step is to tube roll it.
 

 

[DC5Zilla]

BHSE

 

[cifani090]

nice

 

[snaps11]

Just bought my first amp  Burson Audio HA-160.
 
Would like to try a Woo amp too though.....