[Lunchbox2]

Okay, so I've been inactive around here for a while after grabbing a bunch of stuff, and being generally satisfied. Recently, I came across a Fisher CA-880 amp from the 80s, and have started to prefer its headphone out (even with the route being analog from my computer to the receiver) to my zero/MK3. I've always sort of felt that the LD MKIII was really one of these flavor of the month type amps, and now I'm thinking that even more.

So I want to get rid of the MKIII and move to a solid state, 4-700 dollar headphone amp. Where do you suggest I start looking, and what should I be considering?

 

[hypoicon]

Personally, I think the MK III is a fine amp, just not with HD650s. I still use mine with my Grados, but I bought a CIaudio VHP-1 and VAC-1 to go with my HD650s. Much better there, but overall I still prefer the Little Dot/Grado combination.

I think you're headed the right direction in looking for a solid state amp-- imho they just work better driving HD650s.