[strid3r]

I've been searching for an upgrade lately from my pimeta and was set on the MAD Ear+ Purist HD, but I want to get a few opinions about this amp or other amps before I lay down the money. I've also tried the PPAv2 and M3 in the price range and prefer the Ear+, PPA and M3 (in that order). I've read a lot of people like the Woo Audio 3 amp as well, which is right at $500, but havn't seen a direct comparison to the Ear+. If anyone could me some information, recommendations, impressions, anything, it'd be greatly appreciated.

And other information: I'll be using this with the rig in my sig. I tend to listen to rock (classic, alternative, soft), classical, electronica, r&b, rap/hip hop, and some jpop.

 

[Oski]

You'll be able to find a used EarMax Pro for around that price which is great little unit. Unfortunately they rarely come up used. Retail is $795.

People also seem to like the Woo Audio 3, which is $470:

http://www.wooaudio.com/products/wooaudio3.html

A HeadRoom Millet Hybrid is $649:

http://www.headphone.com/products/he...hybrid-amp.php

 

[midlife]

I have A MAD Ear plus HD, which has been further modified by a previous owner. It sounds fantastic with Grado's and SennHD25's, but I don't like it with my Senn580's. A bit dirty and dynamics are so so. I've compared it with a govibe and the solid state amp in my mackie mixer and both are noticably better to my ears. I also heard it with a ASL Twin Head MK1, which has a big hum problem, but otherwise blows the MAD away with the 580's. Big difference in dynamics and bass control. Grados still sound better on the MAD, so I'm keeping it but would like something else for the Senns. Probably solid state.

 

[chrisfromalbany]

I was going to say the same thing.. "EarMax Pro" I quite enjoy mine and good to tuberoll with..

 

[drarthurwells]

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...4&page=1&pp=20

 

[strid3r]

And even more choices now. It's never quite that clear cut is it?

The HR Millet is a bit out of my price range, but n_maher's recent review did spark my interest in it a bit. I'll take a look at some of the recommendations here.

midlife, that's interesting that you didn't like it with the HD580. I thought it sounded pretty good with my HD600s. I did a direct comparison to the PPA, and although the bass was a bit tighter and punchier, it sounded dry and cold in comparison to the Ear+.

 

[grawk]

Cerebral Mamba has an earmax pro over in amps forsale section I believe, for a great price.

 

[mrarroyo]

I say sell your HD600 and buy an RS-1 or RS-2 and a Mapletree Ear Purist + HD. There is an Ear Purist + HD for sale here for $480 including S&H in CONUS.

 

[MikeW]

Remember if HR's millet does not impress, 30 day money back no questions gurantee comes in handy