Which amp for HD650
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http://www.crutchfield.com/g_348950/Headphone-Amplifiers.html?ssi=0&tp=36450
Any suggestions? Thanks!
Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Budget $300: Little Dot Mk III (~$240 shipped)
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I would avoid the uDAC, there's some pretty bad press about them as of late.
For your $100 budget the FiiO E9 should be able to adequately drive it.
For your $100 budget the FiiO E9 should be able to adequately drive it.
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Millett Hybrid MiniMax - just a phenomenal match!
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Thanks although some one also recommended Little Dot MKIII I will read up on both although reviews on the Little Dot MKIII are really positive for the HD 650. Thanks again everyone for the recommendations!
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Hi,
I would advice you a Lake people G93 (about 250$ I guess), or a G97 Amp but maybe a little bit expensive for your budget. Lake people amps are really dynamic , dry and precise, and they partly solve the problems of the headphone (even if I love this headphone, I admit the sound is a little veiled and "flabby": the lake people clearly wake it up!). Moreover, I think an amp like a littledot would make the sound of the HD650 too warm, I think. Personally my HD650 is coupled with a lake people G100, which makes a great job.
BTW Sorry if my english is not perfect
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I would advice you a Lake people G93 (about 250$ I guess), or a G97 Amp but maybe a little bit expensive for your budget. Lake people amps are really dynamic , dry and precise, and they partly solve the problems of the headphone (even if I love this headphone, I admit the sound is a little veiled and "flabby": the lake people clearly wake it up!). Moreover, I think an amp like a littledot would make the sound of the HD650 too warm, I think. Personally my HD650 is coupled with a lake people G100, which makes a great job.
BTW Sorry if my english is not perfect

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I really enjoy my Schiit Asguard ($249) with my 650's. I have also listened to a friend's Bottlehead Crack (with the speedball option - total $299) and love the tube sound there too. Can't go wrong with either. Good luck...
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You know I was reading on the Schiit Asgard review on CNET and they were raving about it. I may look into that one..thx!
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Mating 650 with a tube amp is good way to go, especially if you listen to jazz/vocal.
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I would avoid the uDAC, there's some pretty bad press about them as of late.
For your $100 budget the FiiO E9 should be able to adequately drive it.
The OP should not be buying a portable amp, regardless of budget. Also I strongly disagree with your suggestion.
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The OP should not be buying a portable amp, regardless of budget. Also I strongly disagree with your suggestion.
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tdockweiler
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I didn't like the E9 much with the HD-650. Same with the Asgard. Well, the Asgard was OK, but I prefer it for the HD-600.
My favorite amp for the HD-650 is Headroom Micro Amp. Strangely it also seems to have good synergy with the AKG K601/K702, which is what I wanted.
The E9 is just "OK" for the HD-650. The HD-650 definitely won't be at it's best. Seriously, it had better synergy with my $99 Total Airhead. I wish I was joking!
My favorite amp for the HD-650 is Headroom Micro Amp. Strangely it also seems to have good synergy with the AKG K601/K702, which is what I wanted.
The E9 is just "OK" for the HD-650. The HD-650 definitely won't be at it's best. Seriously, it had better synergy with my $99 Total Airhead. I wish I was joking!
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