[Nightelf]

I have ZERO Dac with HDAM Earth.
Is worth to buy some external Headphone amplifier to improve sound?
 
I had it connected to pc by PC-Link, and optical cable.
 
If I want have better sound buy Lovely Cube is good move?
 
My Headphone is HD598 and probably I buy Beyerdynamic DT990 250Ohm

 

[Nightelf]

What hybrid amp could be good to work with HD598 DT990, and some Grado?
 
- Little Dot I+
- Indeed G3 
 
What tubes could be good for this cans?

 

[Magick Man]

As cheap hybrids go, the only two I'd consider are the LD I+ and the Bravo Ocean. Skip the Indeed/Muse types. IMO, they're junk.

 

[Nightelf]

Thanks for reply.
This Bravo Ocean looks interesting.
What lamp could You recomend? I like rock, and want impact in sound.

 

[Nightelf]

Anyone can recomend other amp?
 
I prefer single tube.

 

[MorbidToaster]

Build yourself a Cavalli CTH. I borrowed one from Dr. Cavalli at the Austin meet and it kicked the pants off my 598. I hadn't heard an amp improve them that much before.
 
http://www.cavalliaudio.com/diy/cth/main.php?page=overview

 

[Nightelf]

Thanks You for reply. 
I don't have ironing skills.
 
I give a shot for Bravo Ocean i think

 

[Nightelf]

Ehh, I still don't know which one.
 
Litttle Dot I+ will be sounding better then Bravo Audio Ocean? (With HD598 or MS1)

 

[Llloyd]

the I+ is a pretty great value.  go for it you won't be disappointed.

 

[Nightelf]

Thank You

 

[DefQon]

As mentioned in the other thread with the answer to your post, I recommend the LD MKII as it is a huge step up from the original LD tube amp. 

 

[Nightelf]

Thanks.
 
I think that I buy LD MK II 

 

[Holleyman]

Used XCans V2 and V3 can be found used at great prices.  I have a V3 and love the sound and build quality. 

 

[zest]

It seems Bravo Audio former amps were not that good in design and build quality compared to Indeed Labs amps. Bravo Ocean is a V2 in a beautiful case, they both share the same specs. IMHO, Indeed G3 with NOS 5814 tube is a better bang for the buck.
 

 

[hodgjy]

The HiFiMan EF2 is well liked around here.  It's worth investigating.  The consensus is the dac isn't very good, but the amplifier section is very good.