My first post to this board after lurking for a while...
I plan to buy a pair of HD 580's in the next week or two. I do live concert recording and plan to use the 580's as my reference for listening to my recordings. I've got my eye on 4 different <$125 amps to drive them:
Go-Vibe V3
Headsave Classic (used)
PA2V2
Xenos OHA-R
My take on each amp:
Go-Vibe V3: simple, proven design, 1/8" ins/outs with changable op-amp, 9v battery powered
Headsave Classic: step up from Go Vibe, Gold RCA ins, 1/4" out w/changable op-amp, Walwart powered
PA2V2: Proven design, 1/8" ins/outs, AA battery powered
Xenos OHA-R: bi-polar transistor outs, no output capacitor coupling, 1/8" ins/outs, non-changable TI op-amp, 9v Battery powered (can drive 300 ohms)
I'm not looking for
hyped sound, just clear power to drive the cans.
If I can find a Headsave Classic cheap I think that would be the best option for me
(I'm watching the one on eBay now) I like the RCA inputs and full sized headphone jack. Also, the ability to upgrade the op-amp is good.
I'm I on the right track here? Is there an option I have overlooked?
Where is a good cheap place to to buy the 580's? J&R = $150 shipped
CompuPlus = $124 (not sure about shipping cost)
I'd really appreciate any input.
Thanks,
Chuck