Headphone Amp Recommendation


I am trying to decide between the Meier-Audio Arietta and the Channel Islands Audio VHP-2. Both have gotten good reviews. The Arietta is the budget version of the Corda Aria--without the D/A which I don't need.

Has anyone compared these 2 or have comments on either?

Thanks.
dminches
Try www.headfi.org if you haven't already. There is tons of headphone info there. I recently purchased the Aria and Senn HD-650's. Pretty good but, I am still getting use to headphones rather than my Quad system.

Good luck.
I just purchased the VHP-2 and matching VAC-1 to go with Senheiser HD650's. I am relatively new to getting back into headphones, so I may not be the best one to listen to on this. I like that the amps are small, good looking, offer gain selection (high or low) and have a monitor pass through if you need it. I run them off of my record outs on my TEAD Vibe and so far everything sounds great. I also like not having to mess with tubes. You should look at the Wes Phillips Stereophile review. Interesting how he likes the sound of the CI at least as well as (although implies better than) the MF X-Can with his 650's but the X-Can gets Class A and the CI gets B. Draw your own conclusion.