Senn 580HD best amp for price ranges

[pihkalexplosion]

what is the community opinion on the best amp for the Senn 580HD for:
under $100

under $150

under $200

under $300.

Your responses will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[EdipisReks]

under $100: something like the Go-Vibe or a Cmoy
under $200: PIMETA
under $300: Gilmore Lite (at $299) or maybe a basic M3 or PPA.

 

[pihkalexplosion]

Thanks for the quick reply. Isn't the PIMETA a DIY amp. Wouldn't I have to build it, if so do you have a step by step link on how to construct it? Better yet is there a website that sells PIMETAs already made for cheap. Thanks again. Peace.

 

[mrarroyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pihkalexplosion Thanks for the quick reply. Isn't the PIMETA a DIY amp. Wouldn't I have to build it, if so do you have a step by step link on how to construct it? Better yet is there a website that sells PIMETAs already made for cheap. Thanks again. Peace.

Another posibility would be the Pocket Amp Version 2 from Electric Avenues. I bought on and had it delivered for $60 (I live in Florida and it was shipped from Canada). Gary the owner is a real nice guy too.

Good luck.

 

[J-Pak]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pihkalexplosion Thanks for the quick reply. Isn't the PIMETA a DIY amp. Wouldn't I have to build it, if so do you have a step by step link on how to construct it? Better yet is there a website that sells PIMETAs already made for cheap. Thanks again. Peace.

It is DIY but not recommended for a first time project. Info at Tangentsoft:
http://tangentsoft.net/audio/pimeta/

 

[tradja]

There are a number of reputable hobbyist builders here on headfi that can build PIMETAs for you (DIYFSE = Do It Yourself, For Someone Else). Several of them have their own websites -- PM me if you'd like some links/emails. Also, check the FS section -- lightly used PIMETAs come up frequently.

I really like my PIMETA. Although I have limited experience with amps better than PIMETA, for $150-$200 a nicely configured PIMETA is, IME, a huge upgrade from my cmoy, receiver, or unamped.

Oh, and welcome to head-fi! And sorry in advance about your wallet...

 

[insomniac]

Some additional recommendations that mate well with the 580's

under $200: used Corda HA-1 Mk.I, Rega Ear

under $300: used Corda HA-1 Mk.II, Headroom MicroAmp, used ASL MGHead OTL

 

[htbyron]

There have been a few threads on this recently. Here's one where Jahn & I recommended the Portaphile V2 (under $200):

thread

Tom

 

[pihkalexplosion]

Can anyone PM me some DIYFSE members and websites for cheap Pimetas? Thank You.