sub £100 amp for Senn HD 590's?

[SizeOfAnOcean]

I'm currently using my computer as souce for my HD 590s (using a SB Audigy 2 soundcard) and although it has a very good sound and the 590's being so easy to drive I can't help but feel that it is struggling to get the best out of them. I've decided to invest in an amp to help push the 590s a bit more but don't want to spend too much in the process (I'm a poor student

). Can anyone recommend an amp for less than £100 (or maybe a bit over if it's a really good amp) that will compliment the 590s and help get the best out of them? Thanks.

 

[SizeOfAnOcean]

Sorry for the double post, had some problems posting.

 

[SizeOfAnOcean]

No general suggestions? I considered a PA2V2 but I hear they don't really shine with Senns. Is there anything of a comperable quality in my price range would gel better with the Senns?

 

[chrisco]

Being in exactly the same position as SizeOfAnOcean having the sen 595s and requiring an amp at this budget I too would appreciate people's thoughts.

I have been told that the little dot II+ would be a good choice but I want to know if this would be the best sub 100 quid amp to pair up.

 

[TheMarsVolta]

For that price you can buy a nice Pimeta desktop amp, either from an amp maker or get someone to build one for you.
(for example http://www5.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ghlight=pimeta )
Sorry to only recommend what I own but I have read other posts that this is a good combination. An aggressive op amp balances well with the laid back Senn sound.

 

[SizeOfAnOcean]

Hm, done some more reading and other people seem to say that Senns do in fact work well with the PA2V2. So I'm thinking of getting either a PA2V2 or a Little Dot II+. Bearing in mind that I DON'T need a portable amp (I'll only be listening in my room), which amp should I plump for?

Also, I may upgrade to some HD 650's in a year or so, would either of these amps be able to do them justice?

 

[Roger.McMurphy]

I just ordered the PA2V2 directly for Gary Ali today. I don't know how it will compliment my HD555 just yet, but I bet that for the price and the courteous service, such an amp can't be beat! A lifetime warranty, can you believe it? No wonder why PA2V2 is widely recommended here...

 

[chrisco]

Where can this amp be purchased and how much is it?

 

[chrisco]

Bump^

Pleeeeeease?

 

[Kees]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisco Where can this amp be purchased and how much is it?

http://www.electric-avenues.com/

 

[chrisco]

Thanks I now know what I want but still can't really get which is both good and bad...Fanks though