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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Headphone Mania => Topic started by: mix4fix on 23 Feb 2011, 03:59 pm

Title: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: mix4fix on 23 Feb 2011, 03:59 pm

I'm looking for recommendations on a headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone for use on a computer.

I'm looking in the $200-300-ish price range.

Creek at $225???
Z-Pre v2 at $400??? (probably look for a used v1)
???

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: eclein on 23 Feb 2011, 06:06 pm

I use one of these with my laptop..Fiio E5...they are like $20 and very nice little units....

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43196)

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: saisunil on 23 Feb 2011, 06:15 pm

NU Force HDP has received good reviews ...

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: mix4fix on 23 Feb 2011, 06:21 pm

Quote from: saisunil on 23 Feb 2011, 06:15 pm

NU Force HDP has received good reviews ...

Looks interesting...

http://www.nuforce.com/hp/products/iconhdp/index.php

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: mcgsxr on 23 Feb 2011, 09:42 pm

Get thee to the Head Fi classifieds my friend, daily churn of some great units for what you are considering, including some with USB DAC's.

I use a Millet Max Hybrid (uses tubes but has an SS stage too) with my Grado's, ran me $200 new (DIY, but built by someone competent).

What cans?

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: Scottdazzle on 23 Feb 2011, 11:15 pm

Keces HA-171. Check out the thread on AC. Great unit.

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: eclein on 23 Feb 2011, 11:48 pm

I also use a Musical Paradise MP-301, very nice little 6 watts tube and a new version is due shortly and they are not real expensive.

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: Noseyears on 24 Feb 2011, 12:44 am

Fiio E7/E9.

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: aragon63 on 24 Feb 2011, 01:22 am

(http://assets.head-fi.org/a/a0/1000x500px-LL-a053eb58_CSC_0023.jpg)

    Fournier HTA-1......  $ 179 ( Made in USA )

   Review  (http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/494832/review-fournier-hta-1-hybrid-tube-amp-excellent-budget-amp#post_6693891)

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: tomwhite on 24 Feb 2011, 11:59 pm

uDAC-2 is also worth the price.

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: tjohnusa on 11 May 2011, 11:03 pm

Check out a Total Bit Head....portable DAC and amp...they come up for sale at headfi for under $100 and are worth every cent....unless you are trying to drive some hog cans like a senn 800

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: mix4fix on 13 May 2011, 03:32 am

Quote from: Scottdazzle on 23 Feb 2011, 11:15 pm

Keces HA-171. Check out the thread on AC. Great unit.

I bought this; finally had a chance to hook it up. Now I need headphones (not that my Sennheisers are bad)...

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: mix4fix on 14 May 2011, 02:08 pm

I may be in the market for another (second) headphone amp; I want it similar to the Keces in function but I want to try a different one.

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: eclein on 14 May 2011, 02:47 pm

You guys looking for a headphone amp I think I might be selling my MP-301, Musical Paradise amp, its the original one and I'm on the fence whether to keep or sell, PM me if interested

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: mix4fix on 14 May 2011, 02:49 pm

Quote from: eclein on 14 May 2011, 02:47 pm

You guys looking for a headphone amp I think I might be selling my MP-301, Musical Paradise amp, its the original one and I'm on the fence whether to keep or sell, PM me if interested

Info???

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: eclein on 14 May 2011, 03:04 pm

I'll dig up the info and PM you..

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: biz97 on 14 May 2011, 03:22 pm

I picked up an Matrix M-Stage based on reviews and it has worked out great.  Gain settings, 2 sets of inputs, and plenty of power.  I picked mine up off of eBay.

Review:

http://www.headfonia.com/matrix-m-stage/

I've been using it with an HRT Music Streamer USB DAC on my PC as well.

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: mbakes on 14 May 2011, 05:18 pm

Schitt Asgard.

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: eclein on 14 May 2011, 05:28 pm

They are pretty cool Schitt.

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: mbakes on 15 May 2011, 01:15 am

I had the Valhalla and I've heard the Asgard.  For the money, I can't think of much out there that is better.

Title: Re: Recommendations on headphone amp or small stereo pre-amp w/headphone.
Post by: Noseyears on 17 May 2011, 01:31 am

Quote from: eclein on 14 May 2011, 05:28 pm

They are pretty cool Schitt.

And pretty cool name too.  :)

(not a tube fan though)