[Dlauth]

Im in need of an amp for my setup on my new q701s.
 
My setup is
Titanium HD> ? ? ? > Q701
 
Would really like to spend under $250
 
Thanks

 

[hodgjy]

Matrix M-Stage or Schiit Asgard.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Quote:

I'm in need of an amp for my setup on my new q701s.
 My setup is
Titanium HD> ? ? ? > Q701
 Would really like to spend under $250

Try asking in this thread.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/582276/q701-appreciation-thread

 

[Dlauth]

Didnt really get much in that post.
 
Still looking for an amp.
 
Schiit Magni
Schiit Asguard 2
O2
M-Stage
V-Can

 

[nickwin]

The Shanling ph100 is a great amp for the AKGs.  Tons of detail, great bass extension and impact and a build quality unlike anything I have seen.  I recently bought an M-stage with the opa627 mod hopeing it would be an upgrade for my k701s, but after comparing the two I feel like the ph100 is probably as good or better.  The o2 is a good amp for the price as well, but I thought it was a little to dry and lifeless with the k701s.  Still might be worth checking out if accuracy is what your after.

 

[jackwess]

+1 on the M-stage. 

 

[bracko]

+1 on m-stage

 

[Monir]

O2 is a great amp, but I think that the combination with Q701 can get dull and sterile at times, depending on the signature you're after.
 
Otherwise I would say M-Stage also.

 

[bedlam inside]

Hi,
Quote:

Im in need of an amp for my setup on my new q701s.
 
My setup is
Titanium HD> ? ? ? > Q701
 
Would really like to spend under $250
 
Thanks

I recently tried the K701 (old version of Q701) with my iCAN Headphone Amp, awesome. Rarely had as much fun with headphones! You can read more here:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/648968/a-headphone-group-review-for-speaker-listeners-testing-eight-headphones-from-80-to-1-200/45#post_9158684

The iCAN fits your budget perfectly as well, definitly worth giving a try. Only one warning, after you get it, you may be tempted to upgrade your DAC...

Cheerio Rich

 

[Dlauth]

Found this one on the used forum.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/651941/m-stage-a-bias
 
What would that mod change on the M-stage? Would it be better than a stock one?

 

[Monir]

Quote:

Found this one on the used forum.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/651941/m-stage-a-bias
 
What would that mod change on the M-stage? Would it be better than a stock one?

 
Yes it should be better than stock.
 
I haven't tried OPA627 but with LM4562 there was a somewhat warmer sound with a better controlled bass. The changes are subtle but indeed noticable.

 

[tubelover]

+ 1 on M-Stage
 

 

[Dlauth]

Ended up getting that M-stage I posted for $193 shipped to my door. Now all I need is RCA cables to attach the Titanium HD to the M-stage.
 
Thoughts on this?
Cable quality really any different? I dont want to spend 2x for a cable that is only 5% better(Im a price/performance guy)

 

[bracko]

Ended up getting that M-stage I posted for $193 shipped to my door. Now all I need is RCA cables to attach the Titanium HD to the M-stage.

Thoughts on this?
Cable quality really any different? I dont want to spend 2x for a cable that is only 5% better(Im a price/performance guy)

We are not allowed to discuss cables here

 

[preproman]

Quote:

Ended up getting that M-stage I posted for $193 shipped to my door. Now all I need is RCA cables to attach the Titanium HD to the M-stage.
 
Thoughts on this?
Cable quality really any different? I dont want to spend 2x for a cable that is only 5% better(Im a price/performance guy)

 
 
Monoprice 
 
Blue Jean Cables..
 
Quote:

We are not allowed to discuss cables here

 
 
Why not?