Which headphone amp you own?

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rob-fi

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Which headphone amp you own?
« on: 2 Mar 2011, 12:01 am »
There are different headphone amps on the market, im curious which one you guys are using? are you happy with it, or considering to upgrade?


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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #1 on: 2 Mar 2011, 12:08 am »
I own a Millett Max Hybrid, tube stage with SS output stage.  It is my first headphone amp, and I am very happy with it so far, 5 weeks in.

It was a DIY design, but I did not build it.  I use it with my modded Grado SR60i, and my stock Alessandro MS1i.

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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #2 on: 2 Mar 2011, 12:52 am »
HeadAmp Pico Slim.

I am very happy with it.  It is small, holds it charge for a long time, is well made, and sounds really good with my Shure SE530 headphones and an iPod.

More info here:

http://anythingbutipod.com/2010/10/headamp-pico-slim-portable-amp-review/







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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #3 on: 2 Mar 2011, 01:19 am »
I went headphone amp crazy and own:
Lil Dot mkIII,
Tadac,
Rudistor II
SinglePower MPX3
And then the out from my Bryston BP-26
The sound from them all is OK. The best of the bunch is the Singlepower with 6SN7 tubes.
I should probably sell some.... LOL!
Anyway my main phones are Sennheiser HD800 with somebodies aftermarket cable.
Added on 05/11/2011: sold the Little Dot via AudiogoN.
I am pretty happy with the Rudistor. Looks to be the ONe i really keep, though i have to listen more to the SinglePower to decide.
« Last Edit: 11 May 2011, 06:24 am by Elizabeth »

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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #4 on: 2 Mar 2011, 01:20 am »
I got a Fiio E5 very cool little amp and inexpensive at $22ish and a Musical Paradise MP-301 the new version is due soon for like $250ish
 Here is the Fiio E5...ran it all day during my hospital stay...awesome little gadget


 and the MP-301



KingStyles

Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #5 on: 2 Mar 2011, 06:42 am »
I used to have the RWA Isabellina HPA. I really loved its smooth analog sound. I upgraded last summer and bought my Eddie Current Balancing Act. No desire to upgrade now.

TrungT

Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #6 on: 2 Mar 2011, 06:54 am »
DIY Borbely Headphone amp  :thumb:










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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #7 on: 2 Mar 2011, 02:03 pm »
Just took delivery of the Bottlehead Crack OTL Amp with Speedball upgrade.  It's a kit, so I have to put it together just yet, but that won't happen for at least a couple weeks.
http://www.bottlehead.com/store.php?crn=44&rn=442&action=show_detail






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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #8 on: 4 Mar 2011, 01:48 am »
Wow, lots of good stuff on this thread.

I own a HA-160.



BTW..Nice headphone stand TrungT, where did you get it?

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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #9 on: 4 Mar 2011, 01:56 am »
WooAudio 6, it's a keeper.



PeteG

Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #10 on: 4 Mar 2011, 02:09 am »
When I'm in the mood for headphones, I use an AVA 7-SLR preamp it works out great for my needs.




cryoparts

Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #11 on: 4 Mar 2011, 02:47 am »
eclein--that Musical Paradise looks sweet, where did you get it?

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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #12 on: 5 Mar 2011, 12:16 am »
Im will wait for the Fiio E11.

I have an old receiver, where i plug my headphones.

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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #13 on: 5 Mar 2011, 01:09 am »
lee I bought it used never opened froman AC member for $150--these things are made very well and a new version is coming in March-we talk to the designer on another forum and helps us mod them...sweetest 6 watts!!! I was going to use it for cans only but it drives my JBL's easily so it doing double duty---PM me if you need more info and I'll point you in the right direction.
Ed :thumb:

soundbitten1

Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #14 on: 5 Mar 2011, 01:38 am »
I use the Sennheiser DSP Pro but I rarely do any headphone listening.


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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #15 on: 5 Mar 2011, 03:17 am »
They don't get used much anymore

I have two

MF XCANV2(mod'd with Elna's) Nos Mullard EC88's
GSP Solo with upgraded supply
Sennheiser HD600's with Stefan Audio Equinox cable
« Last Edit: 7 Mar 2011, 07:33 am by Ronm1 »

santacore

Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #16 on: 5 Mar 2011, 03:38 am »
Here's a sweet amp I just picked up from Jim Nicholls. Hand built and very nice sounding. He's definitely a guy I'm going to keep in contact with in the future. This amp is sounding dynamite with my Audeze LCD-2's.



cryoparts

Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #17 on: 5 Mar 2011, 06:12 pm »
Here's a sweet amp I just picked up from Jim Nicholls. Hand built and very nice sounding. He's definitely a guy I'm going to keep in contact with in the future. This amp is sounding dynamite with my Audeze LCD-2's.



NICE!  Very nice!

Peace,

Lee

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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #18 on: 7 Mar 2011, 03:48 am »
Main system:  Home Headroom circa 2000

Portable:  iPod Nano with Fiio E5

PC:  Headphone jack on Nuforce Icon combo DAC/Amp

All with Sennheiser HD600's

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Re: Which headphone amp you own?
« Reply #19 on: 7 Mar 2011, 11:47 pm »



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