[MattTCG]

The denon is one of my favorites period. You will not go wrong with them.

 

[jorts21]

What amp should I use with the Denon AHD2000? I was considering the Hifiman EF2A or the digizoid Zo2.

 

[macrocheesium]

Getting a DAC/amp combo like the EF2A is a great choice because you're going to want a good source too. I'm not a fan of tubes personally, but if you are, the EF2A should be good. There are plenty of other good solid state combos as well. What's your budget?

 

[jorts21]

Maybe about $150 for theamp and $300 for headphones
 

 

[KG Jag]

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Maybe about $150 for theamp and $300 for headphones
 

The Hi-Fi Man EF2A Tube USB DAC Headphone Amp is $169 shipped from Amazon.
 

 

[jorts21]

Yeah thats fine
 

 

[zazex]

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I will, I understand the Denon AHD2000 are very good.

They are.  They do have plenty of bass, though,
and an interesting way of fitting around the ears.
Also, even though they're closed headphones
they isolate very little because of their loose fit.
 
Another excellent choice IMO, also already mentioned:
Beyer DT880's.   

 

[jorts21]

Are they both high quality? 
 

 

[macrocheesium]

Yes.

 

[jorts21]

I mean the build quality.

 

[macrocheesium]

Yeah, they're both made by brands you can trust that have great quality standards. You might think the DT880s kind of weak because of their lightness, but that really helps with the comfort. I wouldn't call them "rugged" anyway.

 

[KG Jag]

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I mean the build quality.

Yes--with the footnote that some people have reported a screw coming loose from the Denons.  I don't know if this has been addressed in more recent production batches.  Anecdotally it seems to be reported less frequently now than in the past.

 

[MattTCG]

I have owned three pair of denon series hp's with no loose screw issue. I guess it it fixed. 

 

[jorts21]

awesome thank you