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I currently have a Bryston BHA-1 head amp. I'm quite happy with this amp, but I've been around long enough to know there is always something better. Here is my current setup:
 
VPI Scoutmaster Signature Turntable -> Dynavector 20*2L MC cart -> Allnic H1201 phono pre -> McIntosh C100 preamp -> Bryston BHA-1 -> Audeze LCD-3F
 
I've been looking at the McIntosh MHA-100, but think it might be overkill as I don't really want/need the DAC or the power amplifier capabilities. I think I'd rather stick with solid state or a headphone amp that isn't meant to be tube rolled (such as the Allnic HPA 3000)

 

[Thenewguy007]

Most solid state amps would be a side-grade coming from your Bryston BHA-1.
Can't think of any in the relative price range that are a big upgrade.

 

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I've been reading good reviews regarding the GSX MK2 and the Moon Neo 430HA. I also might be able to demo the Allnic locally.

 

[Thenewguy007]

The GSX Mk2 from the reviews I see is a step up, but also a lot brighter to the point that some people don't like it.
The Moon Neo 430HAm I really haven't heard anything negative but is 3 times more than the Bryston. I have to wonder exactly how much of a upgrade will it give over it.
 
All the Bryston BHA & solid state amplifier comparisons I read where with amps around its price range.

 

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  The GSX Mk2 from the reviews I see is a step up, but also a lot brighter to the point that some people don't like it.
The Moon Neo 430HAm I really haven't heard anything negative but is 3 times more than the Bryston. I have to wonder exactly how much of a upgrade will it give over it.
 
All the Bryston BHA & solid state amplifier comparisons I read where with amps around its price range.

I've also wondered how much of an upgrade something costing 2-3 times the price really can be. Sometimes there isn't a noticeable difference, but quite often there is - and this is the reason I have continually upgraded over the years. I also have an all digital system in another room, but it's taken me many, many years and multiple upgrades to get these systems. I couldn't possibly afford them all in one purchase.

 

[SupaFuzz]

  I currently have a Bryston BHA-1 head amp. I'm quite happy with this amp, but I've been around long enough to know there is always something better. Here is my current setup:
 
VPI Scoutmaster Signature Turntable -> Dynavector 20*2L MC cart -> Allnic H1201 phono pre -> McIntosh C100 preamp -> Bryston BHA-1 -> Audeze LCD-3F
 
I've been looking at the McIntosh MHA-100, but think it might be overkill as I don't really want/need the DAC or the power amplifier capabilities. I think I'd rather stick with solid state or a headphone amp that isn't meant to be tube rolled (such as the Allnic HPA 3000)

You can try the Auralic Taurus or Audio-GD Master 9 or the Schiit Rag if you are looking for more power.  But to be honest, the BHA-1 matches well with the LCD-3 and is Canadian to boot

 

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I ended up going in a different direction. A Woo Audio WA22 with upgraded tubes became available so I purchased it. It sounds really nice. I've also purchased some more tubes, so will be doing some tube rolling. Originally this was a path I didn't want to do down, as I knew my slight OCD could possibly bankrupt me, but so far so good. I have a strict purchasing limit of 4 sets of rectifiers/drivers/power.
 
I've also decided to keep the BHA-1. I like having a SS amp and a tube amp. My preamp can drive both at the same time, so it makes for some nice comparisons. Would also like to try some of the SS amps mentioned if I ever get the chance.

 

[SupaFuzz]

  I ended up going in a different direction. A Woo Audio WA22 with upgraded tubes became available so I purchased it. It sounds really nice. I've also purchased some more tubes, so will be doing some tube rolling. Originally this was a path I didn't want to do down, as I knew my slight OCD could possibly bankrupt me, but so far so good. I have a strict purchasing limit of 4 sets of rectifiers/drivers/power.
 
I've also decided to keep the BHA-1. I like having a SS amp and a tube amp. My preamp can drive both at the same time, so it makes for some nice comparisons. Would also like to try some of the SS amps mentioned if I ever get the chance.

SS and Tube - Great Combo!!

 

[grdlow]

I have a Bryston BHA-1 and a Senn HDVA600. The HDVA600 is more of a side-grade. I'm really interested in the iFi Pro iCan as it offers both solid state & tube flexibility, and it supports an add-on module to drive electrostatic headphones. Best of all worlds

 

 

[RCBinTN]

One other SS amp that I didn't see mentioned is the Violectric V281 that gets a lot of good reviews. I know a fellow Head-Fier who owns it and loves it, have not heard it myself. I'm happy with my BHA-1.
 
The Mjolnir2 would also be an option, that supports either SS or tube modes.
 
Just FYI, friends.
RCBinTN

 

[AppleheadMay]

One other SS amp that I didn't see mentioned is the Violectric V281 that gets a lot of good reviews. I know a fellow Head-Fier who owns it and loves it, have not heard it myself. I'm happy with my BHA-1.

The Mjolnir2 would also be an option, that supports either SS or tube modes.

Just FYI, friends.
RCBinTN

Damn, just what I was interested in, the BHA-1 vs. V281 ...