[knights]

My 800 is always hook to WA6 as its the only amp that ive tried) that makes 800 sounds as "thick" as my planar or at least very close to it. Can you guys suggest a good portable amp that can make 800 sing the way it is hook to WA6?

Im was thinking of ALO Continental but its also very bright for my taste. Any other portable tube amp which is good enough to drive HD800?

 

[knights]

Or even not a tube amp as long as will make the 800 sound thick or can give it the bottom slam.

 

[DrSheep]

The in coming Centrance HiFi M8 seems to be a good bet, and the ALO ReMK3-B+ might work.  The new VentureCraft Go-DAP TT is another portable tube DAC/AMP but I am not sure about it's power.

 

[knights]

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The in coming Centrance HiFi M8 seems to be a good bet, and the ALO ReMK3-B+ might work.  The new VentureCraft Go-DAP TT is another portable tube DAC/AMP but I am not sure about it's power.

Thanks… You mean the B+ is dif from B tonality wise? … I have RxMk3-b but not quite good for HD800

 

[DrSheep]

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Thanks… You mean the B+ is dif from B tonality wise? … I have RxMk3-b but not quite good for HD800

No, B+ means bigger battery compare to the B, but yeah it is pretty hard to find a portable AMP that can drives the HD800 well.  This is why I am keeping an eye on the CEntrance HiFi-M8.

 

[knights]

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No, B+ means bigger battery compare to the B, but yeah it is pretty hard to find a portable AMP that can drives the HD800 well.  This is why I am keeping an eye on the CEntrance HiFi-M8.

how about Lisa L3?

 

[DrSheep]

No idea and they didn't list any technical details even when I can read Chinese.  Best to head over to the portable amp forum and ask.

 

[knights]

No idea and they didn't list any technical details even when I can read Chinese.  Best to head over to the portable amp forum and ask.

I am on "portable amp forum"... Is their any other thread/section?

 

[Takeanidea]

I use the ALO PanAm Tube Dac Headphone Amp with a battery pack which runs the HD800s on low gain to ridiculously loud levels. It's excellent on the battery pack and lasts much longer this way than the Graham Slee Novo. This is because the Novo takes 24V and the PanAm takes 12V. I would have to say I prefer the sound of the Novo, but not by much. I doubt if I could tell the difference under blind listening conditions but both are absolutely superb.

 

[seeteeyou]

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[knights]

How about RSA Intruder?

Im thinking more of a portable solution rather than transportable one... But anyway, thank you guys...

 

[DrSheep]

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How about RSA Intruder?

Im thinking more of a portable solution rather than transportable one... But anyway, thank you guys...

That might work, but why not try to email Tyll?  I know it is a long shot, but hey you never know.

 

[knights]

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How about RSA Intruder?

Im thinking more of a portable solution rather than transportable one... But anyway, thank you guys...

That might work, but why not try to email Tyll?  I know it is a long shot, but hey you never know.

Honestly, i dont know where to reach him. What's his username here? Or will better ti contact him at his blog?

 

[DrSheep]

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Honestly, i dont know where to reach him. What's his username here? Or will better ti contact him at his blog?

Just head over to the blog.

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]

Rudi on this forum owns both intruder and 800. He is a respectable and friendly member whom you can PM.

I have 650 and intruder and it drives with ease, no hiss. But its not the same league as 800