[Jiiero]

First of all, hello everybody!
 
I've decided to generously gift myself which led to the first conclusion of the audez'e lcd2. Upon reading further into the topic I've quickly become lost.
My maximum budget is a thousand dollars but I'm not trying to spend it all if it's not necessary. The best for the money.
 
My current setup is odac -> heed canamp -> k701. I came to really love the sound of this setup and as a result, I'm afraid of losing something when changing to a new amp.
What I think may be a good step is to buy a hifiman he-400, and that's it. Have it a go with the rest of my setup. If I find this version lacking I could upgrade to a schiit lyr or woo audio wa6
which presumably drive the akg and the he-400 well, too. It's a 1000$ with the woo, considering I sell the canamp. 200$ less with the lyr.
 
Is the stated method a good one, or should I just jump into it and buy an lcd2? That way I would have no option (at least for a while) to buy a new amp which better suits the audeze, so I would be stuck with the canamp. I could get an o2 for the lcd2, instead of the heed, though.
 
Would you guys please be so kind as to enlighten me? I feel miserable seeing the endless possibilities.
 
Ádám

 

[Aere]

Hello Jiiero, 
If your budget is under $1000 the HiFiMAN HE-400 would be your best option for the price. They are incredibly good for the price and you will not find anything better for under $500.
Good luck!

 

[Jiiero]

Thank you for your reply. In the meantime I decided on the he-500 and an emotiva mini speaker amp. This will be around the limit with shipment.