gefski
1000+ Head-Fier
I have been browsing this thread since joining to get a sense of what gear to consider. What I have noticed is there is quite a few set ups with multiple amps, some nearly identical in terms of solid state or tube. Forgive my ignorance as I am a recent convert to the world of head-fi, what is the differentiator for those of you that own multiple amps in the same set up? I understand different types of headphone require specific amps, such as electrostatics and similar. I am really curious as to the approach one should take in acquiring additional gear in the realm of head-fi.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I’ll +1 on @Wes S comments and add a couple more thoughts. Having a second amp, perhaps a small one, can be handy to slot into my system if I start listening and “something seems wrong”. Quicker problem solving.
If you have any opportunities to go to meets and listen, it’s invaluable. Here in Seattle I get to listen to nearly all the available reference cans, dacs, and amps. Certainly can’t buy all that stuff to try it.