[chouman]

Hey! I'm considering upgrading my amp. I currently use a Headroom Microstack with my Cardas-cabled HD600, which I do enjoy tremendously but would also like to check out some other amps.

Some I've been considering to pair up with the Micro Dac are:

1) X-Can v3 with Pink Floyd Mods

2) Ray Samuels SR-71

3) Xin Supermicro IV

I think what I'm looking for is a bit more punch and detail to my music. I haven't tried tubes before and they look quite appealing.

I'd like to stay around 350 or below.
Thanks!

Music preferences vary but I tend to listen to more rock/pop than jazz/classical.

 

[Uncle Erik]

For a HD-600, I think the Eddie Current EC01 would be a good match. It's $350 and is a OTL tube amp. Check it out.

 

[BennyBoy]

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Originally Posted by chouman Hey! I'm considering upgrading my amp. I currently use a Headroom Microstack with my Cardas-cabled HD600, which I do enjoy tremendously but would also like to check out some other amps. Some I've been considering to pair up with the Micro Dac are: 1) X-Can v3 with Pink Floyd Mods 2) Ray Samuels SR-71 3) Xin Supermicro IV I think what I'm looking for is a bit more punch and detail to my music. I haven't tried tubes before and they look quite appealing. I'd like to stay around 350 or below. Thanks! Music preferences vary but I tend to listen to more rock/pop than jazz/classical.

Out of the three on your list, the X-CanV3 is by far the best amp!

A fully modded V3 is very hard to beat for < $1000.(IMO).

 

[Balisarda]

You say a modded XCan? I see in your signature that you mod them. What changes make the biggest difference?

 

[BennyBoy]

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Originally Posted by Balisarda You say a modded XCan? I see in your signature that you mod them. What changes make the biggest difference?

Faster caps and diodes. MF uses $.05 caps and $.01 diodes, this is the weakest link in the V3, I and others (like http://www.rock-grotto.co.uk/v3upgradekit.html ) have found that installing high grade parts transforms the X-Can into a top performing amp.

 

[robm321]

X-cans without a doubt!!!

 

[mrarroyo]

The V3 is fantastic, but do not forget its older brother the X-Can V2.