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I also posted this in amplification, but I got no answers. S'pose
this need be addressed to the DIY croud then.
I listen to two META42, one with the AD8610, the other with
OPA2132. Would there be any improvement in a PPA or a
Gilmore? I am quite happy with my current amps; I use the
AD8610 at 12-14V with a linear power supply on Sennheiser
HD580, and the OPA2132 with one 9V battery as a *portable*
with Sony EX71 earbuds. I just ordered a set of AKG
K240S, too, so I guess I may need another amp and may
then change the can/amp matchup. So: it's not critical that the
(possible) next amp be portable; but would I be able
to tell the difference? The PPA uses AD8610, too; the
circuit topology is different, but it is also broken up into distinct
voltage/current amplification section, so why should it sound
better? The Gilmore is discrete and class A, which makes
it a very different animal, but is different also better?
I don't feel like blowing 2-300$ and an inordinate amount
of DIY time (well, that's fun, though, except I'm really busy)
into another amp that also sounds well, but then I can't tell
the difference from my current setup.
I heard the Senns do change when hooked to improved
quality amps, though. What is one to do?
this need be addressed to the DIY croud then.
I listen to two META42, one with the AD8610, the other with
OPA2132. Would there be any improvement in a PPA or a
Gilmore? I am quite happy with my current amps; I use the
AD8610 at 12-14V with a linear power supply on Sennheiser
HD580, and the OPA2132 with one 9V battery as a *portable*
with Sony EX71 earbuds. I just ordered a set of AKG
K240S, too, so I guess I may need another amp and may
then change the can/amp matchup. So: it's not critical that the
(possible) next amp be portable; but would I be able
to tell the difference? The PPA uses AD8610, too; the
circuit topology is different, but it is also broken up into distinct
voltage/current amplification section, so why should it sound
better? The Gilmore is discrete and class A, which makes
it a very different animal, but is different also better?
I don't feel like blowing 2-300$ and an inordinate amount
of DIY time (well, that's fun, though, except I'm really busy)
into another amp that also sounds well, but then I can't tell
the difference from my current setup.
I heard the Senns do change when hooked to improved
quality amps, though. What is one to do?