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Amp recommendation for AKG K1000's headphones?

I recently gave into temptation & picked up a pair of AKG K1000's. I've wanted a pair for ages & with their retirement there was no time like the present. Now comes the interesting part of finding an amp that pairs well with them :)

But before making the leap into uncharted territory [for me] I was curious what amps might be worth an audition? To level-set -- ideally this will become a dedicated headphone rig, so the scope of this decision doesn't need to account for synergy with my existing front-end gear.

Thanks in advance for your consideration.
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jb0194
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Any quality 10-25W/ch tube amp will likely fit well. Pick your favorite flavor. I use a Coincident SIP-300.

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robm321
932 posts
 
Congratulations! To me, the best headphones (more like earspeakers) out there.

I use an ASL AQ1001DT with NOS black plate tubes and get good results. The tubes tend to add texture and eliminate some of the siblence that these headphones tend to have. But I've heard many good results with solid state as well.

Headfi has already discussed this in several threads. There are too many amps to recommend one.
bish OP
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Jb1094 - I auditioned the Coincident 300B-based MP's some time ago, however entirely forgot they produced the SIP. The MP was a very solid unit & at the time was rather reasonable priced. Thanks for the tip.

Take care - Bish
bish OP
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Robm321 -- Thanks as well. I'm perusing the posts on Headfi as we speak :)

Cheers - Bish
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swampwalker
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Right now listening to my k1ks driven by the Cary 300 sei. Eddie from Ohio on the AA Prima. Nice tight bass, plenty of detail, lucious vocals, good hf extension. 3 inputs and its an integrated of course. Can also use it w/headphone jack for Senns if you have them, too. Highly recommended at its used price of around $2k. I also had good luck with a Cary 2a3 integrated, but its bigger size and much higher heat output (4 power tubes and dual tube rectifiers) it didn't work as well in my office.
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