Happy Camper
Headphoneus Supremus
As stated, I would think starting at the Supra but a lot of Extreme and MPX owners would argue with that. Veteran owners, what say you?
Originally Posted by Hirsch /img/forum/go_quote.gif What's high end? A lot of people have really liked my stock PPX-3, especially me. Does the lower price tag disqualify it as high-end? Lack of higher-priced options? It is what it is, and it sounds high-end to me. You get more detail going up the line, but lose some of the kick-ass PRAT. The PPX-3 gets your feet moving. I like an amp that's just plain fun sometimes. The SDS works a bit differently, as it can very subtly make you forget everything but the music. Also high-end, but in a different way. It's important to realize that "high-end" is defined by the listener and the sound, not the price tag. |
Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well in regards to it's sound, imo it is not high end. I had the ppx3 slam and really enjoyed it, but in comparison to some other amps(which happen to be more expensive) it is a bit closed in and lacking detail. However it is probably the best amp for the money, especially used. |
Originally Posted by sacd lover /img/forum/go_quote.gif Did you ever try the Sylvania or Raytheon 6GU7 tube for gain in the PPX3? That makes a world of difference. The 6GU7 definitely addresses the closed in character you mention .... and the 6GU7 also has better current output used as an output tube with low impedance headphones in the standard PPX3. The 5687 output tubes with a 6GU7 for gain in the PPX3 SLAM is an amazing combo with my woodied Alessandro MS1s. The SP amps are so musically satisfying I could live with any of them long term; including the PPX3. |
Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yea, I bought all the tubes you originally recommended me and I found the amperex(can't remember the number) driver to address the problem most. It did indeed help, but I just don't think I'd classify the ppx3 as high end because it just isn't refined enough. It is very, very fun in terms of liveliness and bass response though. From what I've read, I think that the extreme and the mpx3 adds that refinement. |
Originally Posted by tom hankins /img/forum/go_quote.gif Every SP amp I have heard above the stock PPX3 would IMO be considered High-End headphone amplification. |
Originally Posted by sacd lover /img/forum/go_quote.gif What were you using for your source and headphone with the PPX3? You tend to change your equipment frequently and I have lost track. |
Originally Posted by Happy Camper /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sixerfan, I hope we could do a S. OH meet soon and have these amps to review. Now that you have your NM24, we would have a nice source to try them with. Haven't you stepped up the equipment lately? To see all those hps gone through without listening to them with your current gear seems a bit sad. Oh well, such is life with the quest. |