[foges]

Topic prety much sums it up. below 200$ if possible. Not sure if I should be looking at portable amps instead of full sized (don't need the portability) also don't want one with tubes.

Thanks

 

[Nick 214]

Which impedance version of the 880s? Also, why no tubes? (Tubes are sad:

)

I used my 250 ohm 880s with a USED Little Dot MkIII which can be found on the FS forums for well under $200. I recently sold mine (with upgraded tubes) for $150!

NK

 

[foges]

The main reasons for not wanting tubes are: I don't really want to have to buy expensive replacement ones if they break AND Im planning on building a Starving student amp so then ill already have a (semi)tube amp.

Ill have a look at the little dot

EDIT: and if you have any recomendations for amps with built in DAC I'd also like those suggestions

 

[ulyses]

I am following this topic also. But tube amps recomendations gladyl welcome here.

 

[apatN]

I always heard that the Meier amps are great with Beyers. Might be worth looking into them. Kein Titel.

 

[foges]

Yeah I've been looking at the 3move (esp. seeing as it has a built in DAC) and it gets prety good reviews.

 

[Audiotodd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by apatN /img/forum/go_quote.gif I always heard that the Meier amps are great with Beyers. Might be worth looking into them. Kein Titel.

What is the smallest model capable of powering a Beyer?

 

[xodeuce]

I have the 2Move, and upgraded to a Millett Max Hybrid. There was a night and day difference between the two powering my '05 250 ohm DT-880's. The Millett powered them much more effectively. I would say unless you absolutely HAVE to have a portable amp for other reasons, the 3move wouldn't be my top pic for the 880's by a long shot.

That said. I do really like the 2move USB out of my laptop to my SR80's. But that's a whole different story.

 

[Old JB]

How would Meier's work with the DT880/600?

Been lurking awhile, time to get some serious gear!

 

[royalcrown]

I would suggest the Samson S-amp:

Samson S•Amp | Sweetwater.com

Professional headphone amplifiers have a bad reputation here on head-fi (I think a lot of people associate low price with low quality, but that isn't the case for most pro amps), but the Samson Amp works really well with the 880's.

 

[morfic]

Tubes for $2.19 to $7.50 a piece are expensive replacement parts?

you may be missing out. Little Dot MkII and then invest saved cash in a better source may be a great option.
Just saying...

 

[MrSlim]

The CTH has driven just about every HP that has been thrown at it, and you can get a full kit for around $150. Its a great little amp, with TONS of different tubes you can use in it.. many for less than $5.. and you only need one.. Wiatrob and Cfcubed have just announced a mod on the Tube/tweak thread that will allow even more tubes to be used in it, going from a 6.3/12 v heater supply selection to 6 different voltages or more.. This is probably The Most versatile hybrid amp out there, EVER..

Ok.. Not The Most.. the Stacker II is probably The Most versatile, because it even has the option of different tube sockets for multiple tube types.. But, otherwise.. I rest my case..

 

[ulyses]

What about Little Dot I+ ?

 

[tomb]

To the OP: your original strategy may be best. The Starving Student is noticeably better than a Little Dot.

Just an FYI, but I think the Millett MAXes/MiniMAXes are pretty versatile, too.

Of course, the Milletts compete in a low-voltage niche. Along with the high-Class A diamond buffers, that's the primary difference.

 

[foges]

I've just been looking at all the different amps that you can build (DIY) and I'm impressed at the choice.

I think Ill try the starving student and see how that goes. If it works out and I like it I may build the CTH afterwards.

How do these amps compare the commercial ones though (ie. little dot)