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I've just watched you on YouTube, your hi fi m8 video! I guess it's a small world but I really enjoyed your video and have this amp/DAC on my list second to the Nuforce Icon. Im definitely going to watch your HD800 video, even though I have it!

Having both is ideal, absolutely! Thank you so much, the Nuforce Icon is now top of my "maybe" list, so for sure I've got some great options from you guys!

Thanks for the recs guys. I think I've found a device that may drive and give the warmth too, it a centrance hi-fi m8. Reviews I've read so far claim it's powerful enough to drive my HD800's and has a bass boost function, so sounds promising and may go on my maybe list. And it's kind of all I can afford right now.

I think you've answered my query. Romantic and warm sounding is a good way of describing what kind of signature I'm definitely looking for. I've heard of Kenwood for sure, but not the other brands you mention, so I guess that's the brand for me to vintage for. Thank you.

Does anyone use the HD800 with older "vintage" amplifiers? I've heard some users claiming such bring warmth and stronger bass and at a low outlay? Thanks in advance.