Hey everyone,
I'm in the process of transitioning over to a desktop setup. For me this means probably 75% headphone listening, and 25% nearfield bookshelf listening. Since it's mostly headphones, I'm planning on a setup maximizing headphone sound first (i.e. low power SET DHT).
My current power/pre are a Cary 805C (845 + 300B Driver) and a Tram2 (2A3/45 DHT Pre). While this is probably the best system I could ever afford to put together for medium sensitivity speakers, I'm wondering if it's the best option for headphones? (If you're wondering how I'll hook headphones up, I'd use a adapter box w/ a 10ohm resistor in parallel to bring overall headphone impedance down to slightly above 8ohms)
I'm thinking about selling both and instead going for a 45 DHT amp. Specifically, this:
http://www.headfonia.com/the-minute-45-amplifier-by-sac-thailand/ It's definitely got the headphone connections I want, and also has speaker taps at the back for if I get high eff bookshelves. Also, for the record, the described sound signature in the review is *exactly* what I prefer
So, any thoughts? Would this be an upgrade, downgrade, or sidegrade? I've always read about how good 45 tubes are, and I figure headphones would be an awesome way to experience them.
