So I've heard a few OTL (output transformerless) headphone amps like the Feliks - but have never heard any of the Feliks amps. In general OTLs have a colored, euphonic signature, with lots of pleasant harmonic distortion that many folks find irresistible. I've really liked some of the OTLs I've heard. Classically OTL's pair best with high impedance headphones, think 300-600 Ohm Beyers. Low impedance cans like the LCD-2 may not be the best pairing with an OTL amp, though MANY folks claim they still love their OTL amp with high efficiency/low impedance cans. My understanding is that higher current OTLs can do a good job with low impedance transducers.
The MHA200 is VERY different than an OTL, it's detailed and accurate, as SET (single ended triode) tube amps tend to be, not warm and gooey, like most OTLs.
As always, let your ears decide, and don't buy without hearing both.
The MHA200 is VERY different than an OTL, it's detailed and accurate, as SET (single ended triode) tube amps tend to be, not warm and gooey, like most OTLs.
As always, let your ears decide, and don't buy without hearing both.
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. The are probably very different amps but they are in the same price bracket so a comparo between both is a nice, which I will never be able to do unless I would buy them both! I’ve never heard the LCD 2c, I personnally own the Empyrean, which I really like, no more itch to change cans since I bought these.
