TOTL Headphone Amps

WA33 is probably the best tube-based option. If your preferences run Solid State I'd consider the HeadAmp GS-X mk2, and if aesthetics don't matter to you, the Audio-GD Master 9.

The best deal out there on an excellent OTL (David Berring’s ZOTL design) is the $1250 Linear Tube Audio ZOTL. I actually have David’s prototype of this amp that is so good that it can also be used as a preamp in a very high end system! Also as an amp for very high efficiency speakers. Natural, smooth clear.

@mglik , yes but I believe it’s only 1 watt to speakers.

However regarding your post, I’m sure it’s an outstanding headphone amplifier. LTA has been on my shortlist for a while.

In my dream setup, I would have an OTL amp driving some 300 ohm cans for classical and jazz and everything acoustic. That is my search. Just discovered about the Glen headphone amplifier. I’m reading different things but apparently it’s a 6 to 12 month wait time.

I also listen to a lot of electronic drum and bass and jungle. For that, my Hegel Rost driving my Arya is much better then my Burson and MHDT DAC. Frankly, it sounds so good on classical and jazz I have to be out of my mind to consider anything else.

Hey guys, OP here.  I ended up going with the Moon 430HA and sold my RH-5.  Compared to the RH-5, the 430HA has a more "fleshed out" sound with noticeably more resolve.  The mid-low bass is noticeably more detailed.  Keep the thread alive, alot of good info in this thread.

Glad to hear you're liking the 430HA. It's my favorite.