[Shark50521]

I currently have a MHDT Constantine plus and a pair of ad-700s. I am thinking about buying an amp under $250. Would I see more benefit from buying a new pair of cans ala AD-900 or from an amp?

 

[ksu06]

My vote is new cans, as I felt like the AD700 didn't scale much with amps.

 

[LeftyGorilla]

It's a tough spot, when you upgrade to phones that would really benefit from an amp, then you need to spend in some multiple, e.g. $200 for the phones and $200 for the amp. Or more.

But wait, wait, wait, you're running your AD700 directly out of a DAC?

 

[Shark50521]

haha, no I have mind you, RCA into a little box I have for hooking up to my tv, but, no, I am currently running the DAC into my M-Audio AV 40's and using the headphone out of that.

 

[ical]

For me, I'll save up and get a good and decent amp. Both can and amp are as important.

 

[Shark50521]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ical /img/forum/go_quote.gif For me, I'll save up and get a good and decent amp. Both can and amp are as important.

So you think i'd be better off with an amp at this point even though the AD700's might not benefit as much from them?

 

[ical]

All headphones benefit from amp in certain degree. Heard the AD700 drive with SPL Auditor in the store and sound really good! I rather to have a good amp to my headphone well than to have a good headphone but under deliver.

 

[Shark50521]

Does anyone know if I will see much of a difference between the headphone out of my AV40's vs a sub $250 amp?

 

[Shark50521]

Nobody?

 

[kboe]

I would go for the amp, This way you can build up your system around it, or decided you want to go another way later. But to answer your question, yes, you should notice a difference. And if you don't right away, give your ears time to adapt to the new sound.

 

[Shark50521]

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Originally Posted by kboe /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would go for the amp, This way you can build up your system around it, or decided you want to go another way later. But to answer your question, yes, you should notice a difference. And if you don't right away, give your ears time to adapt to the new sound.

Any suggestions on an amp?

 

[kboe]

This would be a good first choice.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f42/fs...ackage-452884/

Everything you need to get started, Amp, tubes, and a cable!

 

[Mink]

I have Audio Tecnica A500's and frankly they don't sound any better with my X-can than via headphones out of my integrated amp or cd player.
Not sure about the AD700's however.