[peter_josephina]

So, I'm thinking a bout a secondary bedside system consisting of a HD650/600 and an amp. Any recommendations? Here are some considerations:

1. [size=x-small][/size][size=x-small]
2. Would like to buy used
3. But not old (<3yrs)
4. Price <$400
5. I prefer tubes
6. But tubes are not required
7. If I DO get a tube amp, I'd like to leverage my collection of 6SN7s & 12AU7s
8. I'll only be using one digital source
9. Replaceable IEC power cord would be a nice option
10. I listen to almost anything except Rap & Meavy Metal (I'm too old)
11. All other genres listened to performed acoustically primarily
12. Size not important
13. Portability not important
14. Reliability important [/size]
15. [size=x-small]I don't want anything that needs aftermarket modifications[/size]

Thank you in advance
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Recommendations:

1. Musical Fidelity X-Can v3
2. [URL="http://www.wooaudio.com/products/wooaudio3.html]WooAudio 3[/url]"]Ming Da(MeiXing Electronics) MC66AE
3. WooAudio 3

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by peter_josephina So, I'm thinking a bout a secondary bedside system consisting of a HD650/600 and an amp. Any recommendations? Here are some considerations: Would like to buy used But not old (<3yrs) Price <$400 I prefer tubes But tubes are not required If I DO get a tube amp, I'd like to leverage my collection of 6SN7s & 12AU7s I'll only be using one digital source Replaceable IEC power cord would be a nice option I listen to almost anything except Rap & Meavy Metal (I'm too old) All other genres listened to performed acoustically primarily Size not important Portability not important Reliability important I don't want anything that needs aftermarket modifications thanx guys

Music fidelity 3 tube amp seems to be popular here. The EC-1 with the damper mod (is included on request) really kicks the 650's into high gear.. The Ming 66 is great for the budget 325.00.. SR71..

 

[Gradofan2]

You might also find a WooAudio 3 in that price range - it's great with Senns, as is the XCAN v3.

 

[DDQ]

Have you consider the Darkvoice 336? It also uses the 6SN7 tube for signal.

 

[dannyandelyse]

If you can find one a Radii Hap03 Mk2 or Moretto is one synergestic combo.

 

[stevieo]

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Originally Posted by dannyandelyse If you can find one a Radii Hap03 Mk2 or Moretto is one synergestic combo.

i ditto that.

 

[Todd S]

If it was me I would take a hard look at the Hornet. That way it could double as a portable too. Just a thought.

 

[chesebert]

I have a PPA on sale with the external STEPS linear regulated power supply. Competes with commercial amps in the $500+ range and is within your budget. <oh the shameless plug>

I am currently using the PPA with HD650. sound about 85-90% of my Dynahi. very very good tight defined bass.