Translation below (I'm from Germany too). Many things in German are implied, and not explicitly spelled out so you will see some parentheses. Also, this is as much a review of the LCD3 as of the Classic. There are two schools of translation: the absolute correct which is directly related to the original, and the "make it make sense by changing some of the meaning, or adding the local cultural references." I take a middle road below. It is always true no matter what, that there is a lot lost in translation because culture defines language, and language defines culture. It's not just different words, it's different thoughts, different philosophies, different patterns. There are some universal concepts, but it takes a lot more than just knowing a language grammatically to understand it and communicate in the proper contexts.
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The Classic works in harmony with the LCD3 (headphones). I classify the LCD3 in a rank higher than the HD800 and at the same time it is more lively [sorry no direct translation] & musical. From deep bass to the highs, everything (sound) is clearly defined, lively, and well balanced. The Classic seems to have enough Power for the LCD3. I find the Classic is a very good amp that met my high expectations. It works in harmony with both the HD800 and LCD3. Whoever has an LCD3 however should note that you have to let it burn in for a very very long time. Anyway, the Classic doesn't actually cost that much, and I find I enjoy good audio (sound) for relatively little money.
Of course with a $3,000 Cavalli Liquid Fire you can get more out of the LCD3. But whoever is looking for a "reasonable priced" high quality headamp should listen to a Classic. I was worried that he (Classic) would have problems with the LCD3 (Planarmagenetic...). This is not so. The highs come across clearly defined, and not too aggressive. With the Classic the LCD3 is more clearly defined than the already very good HD800 [in English I think people would say another veil has been lifted from the sound].
The plus points of the LCD3 are made apparent with the Classic (amp), and it's really a joy to listen to engaging classic (music) with the headphones. And I can listen for a long time with this combination [speaking to the non-fatiguing nature]. Because out of the box the LCD3 sounds a bit warmer than the HD800 and also is a good match to tube amps [but not as good as solid state]. And that [warmness] is still close to neutral. With this [combination] I'm getting closer to my ideal sound.
The LCD3 in combination with the Classic has a smaller soundstage than with the HD800. Nevertheless, the LCD3 invokes a greater emotional response and you can sense the recording environment which can sound big. Unfortunately, I don't find the LCD3 comfortable (to wear).
I can recommend the Classic (to be used) for the LCD headphones. Everyone always talks about the HD800, just like Meier [Meier Audio] from Germany. A sign of quality is that my Amp (Classic) it can drive a diverse range of headphones. And I'm surprised how the LCD3 with a smaller sound stage relative to the HD800 can shine with a middle-of the-road price point amp such as the Meier Classic.
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