[setasai]

Hello,

I just recently bought both the HD580's and the Presonus central station to be used as both a dac for my imac optical out and headamp for the senns.

What would be my next logical upgrade? BTW, I use flacs. I would like to fit the PCS somewhere in the path most likely the dac.

I'm not unhappy with the results... i'm just greedy ^_^ I was thinking of an amp but I'm not quite sure what budget i'd have to spend to achieve something worth spending seeing as reviews have left the PCS headamp to be pretty decent. Thanks.

 

[GreatDane]

Tubes dude!

You want tubes.

 

[setasai]

lol what do you have in mind?

 

[GreatDane]

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Originally Posted by setasai /img/forum/go_quote.gif lol what do you have in mind?

How much you got ?

Well, there are a few nice options around $500 or less. I have only 10 minutes now before leaving for work but I'm sure others can hook you up.

 

[nfusion770]

I have a PCS as well. I did the test about 6 months ago, but back then I found the Presonus amps to rival the Ray Samuels SR-71. In other words, PCS amps compete with the better portables. The HR-2 (or XP-7) and GS-1 were very noticeable upgrades. I am currently selling both because I recently purchased a Corda Opera, which is another step forward. I don't have much experience with the amps in between (or tubes), but I think you would probably have to look in the $500-$1000 range to significantly improve.

 

[florinbaiduc]

You really want tubes

- with Flac (recommended) or MP3's (they really "recover" with some nice tubes)

 

[setasai]

hmmm well i only use flac files converted to alac so i can use my imac's remote.

What tube amps would be adequate... and relatively easy to replace (tubes)? I'm researching for probably another 2-3 months and then i'll most likely spend around 500-600 for a stand alone amp... i suppose if something significantly cooler comes around i'll wait a while and do a larger upgrade.

its just difficult to compare the PCS with other amps when all i've tried is the PCS and i dont even know how my setup compares to others to make a decision.

 

[Mher6]

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Originally Posted by setasai /img/forum/go_quote.gif hmmm well i only use flac files converted to alac so i can use my imac's remote. What tube amps would be adequate... and relatively easy to replace (tubes)? I'm researching for probably another 2-3 months and then i'll most likely spend around 500-600 for a stand alone amp... i suppose if something significantly cooler comes around i'll wait a while and do a larger upgrade. its just difficult to compare the PCS with other amps when all i've tried is the PCS and i dont even know how my setup compares to others to make a decision.

I can recommend the WooAudio 3 (and I guess the WA3+ and WA6) as great tube amps that pair well with Senns.

Tubes make the midrange so smoooooth and rich while extending/refining the bass and expanding soundstage.

 

[mrarroyo]

For Senn I say Mapletree Ear + Purist HD, or the Musical Fidelity X-Can V3 with the PinkFloyd Mods and a Little Pinkie PSU.

 

[setasai]

I know they pair well but would they be an adequate upgrade. I'm not really a fan of baby steps. Especially when these things get expensive.

 

[johnsonad]

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Originally Posted by Mher6 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can recommend the WooAudio 3 (and I guess the WA3+ and WA6) as great tube amps that pair well with Senns. Tubes make the midrange so smoooooth and rich while extending/refining the bass and expanding soundstage.

x2 with the Woo/Senn combo. My WA6 goes well with 650's.