Solude Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I have the Senn 800 on route, the Audeze LCD-2 on pre-order, the HE-5LE in house and my only amp is the Meier Concerto to use when I compare contrast them to my KGSS/O2. Thinking it might be a slaughter. So what single, hopefully quickly sourced amp can both amp the trio above well and provide at least some chance of pulling me away from the O2 for around $1K. Go For anyone curious as to why I'm even entertaining the tourny... My O2 cable got torn inside the jacket so I sent it off to the UK for repair which in turn made me realise I had been out of the hobby aspect of audiophilia for 4 years So I'm running around grabbing cans to try that I missed along the way. Always been a fan of Kevin's work but had a HeadAmp Reference(AKA GS-X) before the KGSS so I wanted to try something new. Would really like to try a tube amp if one matched the above req. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Emmeline "The Tomahawk" Portable Headphone Amp - Ray Samuels Audio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Emmeline "The Tomahawk" Portable Headphone Amp - Ray Samuels Audio Are you sure it has enough power? Might need to use the Emmeline, The Protector: The World's First Balanced, Ultra-Portable Headphone Amp - Ray Samuels Audio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 For anyone curious as to why I'm even entertaining the tourny... My O2 cable got torn inside the jacket so I sent it off to the UK for repair which in turn made me realise I had been out of the hobby aspect of audiophilia for 4 years So I'm running around grabbing cans to try that I missed along the way. Objection. Relevance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Sustained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadneddz Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 provide at least some chance of pulling me away from the O2 for around $1K. Unless your name is tyrion, good luck....i'm just sayin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solude Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Fully expect the O2 to win but won't cry if the rig with less 0s in the price wins =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Isn't it taking 2+ months for people to get their LCD-2s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recstar24 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Jh13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solude Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Two months is about right. Got on the list in June. IEM and me don't get along. Being Canadian and all, the whole RSA milspec thing isn't doing it =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Two months is about right. Got on the list in June. IEM and me don't get along. Being Canadian and all, the whole RSA milspec thing isn't doing it =P You Canadians can't handle the milspec nail polish, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Now, if it were Royal Mounted spec... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Now, if it were Royal Mounted spec... Indeed, RCMP red nail polish is clearly superior for audiophile duties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Now, if it were Royal Mounted spec... ... and Bob's your Uncle! ... yesssss, I just always wanted to say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 your first real answers: beta22, or maybe a kickass m^3? another fake answer: speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Dynahi, dynafet or B22. About as good as it gets for those inferior dynamics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Dynahi, dynafet or B22. About as good as it gets for those inferior dynamics... No bias there at all eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Plenty of Class A bias, yes. I personally don't care who designs something but the stuff KG and Ti give away is just better then the rest because they care enough and have the skill to make it as good as is possible. You could add Pass to this list but none of his stock designs are for headphones... Seeing people recommend that steaming pile of crap which is the Rudistor RB-010 as the bezt evah just makes me furious every time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcpoor Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 he's pro bias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I was shooting for the pun there I have b22 and dynahi boards but they're still a ways away from being completed >.> I'd like to see pics of the RB010 innards, I've seen it recommended quite a bit on that other site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Let's just say there is a reason for the "isolated amplifier modules" and no reason at all for the massive heatsinks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Let's just say there is a reason for the "isolated amplifier modules" and no reason at all for the massive heatsinks... I was looking on the Rudistor site and found this: Are those heatsinks cooling the.....power resistors? Holy shit, it's $4000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solude Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 On my previous and short lived Rudi the heatsinks would have been nice. The sides of the case were of the "fingers don't go here" variety Now who builds M3 and two channel b22/s22 for us DIY noobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Provided you're not looking for custom work, both M3 and B22/S22 combo are for sale over at Rockhopper Audio. The builder/owner is a member here and his favorite color is orange, which makes him an all-around nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solude Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Now if only he did 2 board single box b22 =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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