inseconds99
500+ Head-Fier
I consider that Hd800 needs power, but from a 200$-300$ amp it can sound amazing. In fact, I would not buy a more expensive amp for hd800, simply because I can fiind happiness with hd800 and something cheap
I tend to agree with this, too much misinformation and overhyping in the audiophile world. I agree that some will be able to pick out and appreciate subtle changes in sound but for the vast majority of people it's all a placebo. I currently own a sound blaster x7 and the hd800 and I find the sound to be excellent. I will soon be purchasing either a m-stage hpa2 or a vali/Valhalla2. I haven't decided yet as I have a small feeling that whatever one I purchase will end up getting returned because the sound difference between my x7 and say a Valhalla 2 will not be worth the $400 more spent. So I try to order from Amazon exclusively for this possibility and the hpa2 is overpriced on Amazon, Valhalla 2 is out of stock and the vali is my only option.