[shane55]

If you like the overall tonality, build quality, etc. of the D7000... but want more bass... go for the D5000. Gobs of bass there.

 

[xthakila]

I am not looking for more bass just a nice amp for my D7000 and a DAC. Also looking for opinions on the AMPs I posted

 

[thinkpol]

Read this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/402585/review-summary-a-ranking-of-25-tube-and-tube-hybrid-headphone-amps
My amp is ranked #5 =)
 
I personally really enjoy the Beyer DT990/600ohm in that price range. For cheaper DACs look at the Nuforce uDac/uDac2 or the LD DacI, for more expensive ones the PS Audio Digital Link III or the Benchmark Dac1.

 

[xthakila]

Those are all good but the EF5, Zeus, Mapletree, Little Dot MK VIII SE or Little Dot MK VI+ are not there
 
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Read this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/402585/review-summary-a-ranking-of-25-tube-and-tube-hybrid-headphone-amps
My amp is ranked #5 =)
 
I personally really enjoy the Beyer DT990/600ohm in that price range. For cheaper DACs look at the Nuforce uDac/uDac2 or the LD DacI, for more expensive ones the PS Audio Digital Link III or the Benchmark Dac1.

 

[xthakila]

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[stang]

For an amp, do you know if you want hybrid, tube or solid state? All offer a different kind of sound signature. I borrowed D5000 for a week and had a very brief listen to it comparing my MAD Ear+ HD and my M^3. I preferred the M^3 actually. I am not a basshead, so this is why. The MAD Ear+ HD (tube amp...) made the D5000 sound warmer and thus bassier. I felt that clarity was also reduced. It is not really a matter of which is best, but which you prefer.
 
I suggest looking into Audio-GD's products. Kingwa makes fantastic equipment which has huge bang for buck performance and they are aso built rather well.
 
Do you want to stay single ended or go balanced?

 

[jchandler3]

$800 for an amp / DAC combo? Get the HeadRoom Desktop Amp / DAC. I haven't looked back. Here's my review.
 
You want more bass than a D7000? Upgrade your amp first and then think about different headphones. You have an incredible pair already.

 

[xthakila]

No I don't want more bass I want to bring out the best in my AH-D7000's

 

[xthakila]

I am looking for something that is well I can't really decide what I want sort of depends on my mood if that makes any sense... balanced maybe.

 

[KingStyles]

I would also recommend the lisa3. Very powerful little amp with variable bass boost that powered my denons great. I would stay away from any tube amps in that range because I havent found one in that price range that really does the denons justice.

 

[xthakila]

Thanks styles though I heard the LD VIII SE does do it justice. Is this true?

 

[KingStyles]

I havent heard the Little Dot MK VIII SE. It produces a lot of power into a 600 0hm load (2w), but that doesnt mean it can produce the amps needed to drive a 25ohm can. The specs of the Little Dot MK VIII SE says 32ohm to 600 ohm making me wonder about its ability to drive a 25ohm load. You would have to ask someone who has actually tried it with the d7000 and has a perspective of having heard the d7000 on other amps as well to make sure they know what good sound from the d7000 is.

 

[hahahigh]

I enjoy my Audio GD DAC19/C2 amp combo very much. It is a tiny bit of a stretch for your budget, but is manageable if it's something you're interested in. I've always wanted to try out a tube amp with my D7000....maybe in the near future.

 

[xthakila]

I think I am going to go with the Yulong D100 that looks good and later I am going to get myself a Lisa 3 and and EF5 but not now maybe in a few months. Meanwhile suggestions are always welcome...

 

[xthakila]

I would also love to hear about the LD VIII SE if anyone knows anything