Little Dot Mk V - question

[Chris Tch]

Hi, I have the Denon D2000 and have been searching Head-Fi for a good amp in the $250-300 range and came across the Little Dot Mk V many times. I have read that it has hissing problems with low-impedance headphones. However, I could buy a resistance adapter for it. Do you think this amp would provide enough weight and slam to the D2000? I know they like a high-current source. If not, what other amps do you suggest?

Thanks

 

[D_4_Dog]

the hiss seems to be related to the voltage of the power supplied ie if the transformer's fed 230V rather than the 220V it was designed for then there'll be a hiss etc. I remember reading somewhere that little dot HAS made a change recently to address this issue. Haven't heard a lotta news regarding the results of this change yet.

The entire Little dot series was designed with high impedence headphones in mind eg hd600/650 but some have reported good results with denons too. You can try using a resistance adapter but keep in mind that it also alters the sound charcteristics of your headphone slightly. I find that it makes headphones more bassy and the soundstage collapses slightly... but it might be just me =P

still like the amp though

anyways, hope this helps =)

 

[Nick 214]

Well the LDIII has DIP switches for impedance contour... I'm sure the MKV does too.

NK