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Best Headphones & Amp---Opinions Please

I have a B&W / Lexicon centered high-end system. Just discovered the joy of listening to headphones. Have the Senn 650's with an upgraded 15 foot Cardas cable (no headphone amp) connected directly to my Onkyo 905 receiver. I would like to "push the envelope" in this area by upgrading to whatever my fellow aduiogoner's may suggest.

I would like opinion on the best equipment available. Cost is not a major consideration, but, I would rather not spend considerably more just for a 5 to 10% improvement--in other words---the most bang for the bucks.

Thanks in advance for your assistance--Dave
djones1915
audiogalore
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I have found going and visiting "can jam" a real eye and listening session it really helped me identify various Amps and headphones.

I presently have the AKG K1000 to a Cary 300SEI with Western 300B after experimenting with many different headphone applications this is by far the absolute best.

If you do not like tube maintenance than I would look towards the Senn. 650 or the AKG K701 with a Headroom Max with dual mono amp design, they are a great consideration.

Enjoy music!
djones1915 OP
53 posts
 
Really appreciate all the great suggestions---Audiogoner's are simply the BEST! I only wish I had more specific knowledge I could share---I do what I can though.

Thanks again---Dave
guitarplayer
47 posts
 
I'll throw a couple ideas out there:

Ultrasone ED9 (used, out of production)
Ultrasone ED8
Sennheiser HD800's
Grado PS1000's

Those are my top four, relatively "affordable" cans.

As far as an amp goes, look at:

Trafomatic Experience Head One
The Woo's mentioned above
TTVJ 307A
PS Audio GCHA (I think they are out of production)
Headroom BUDA

Or...just get a Stax SR7-007 MKII and a Stax SRM-007tII and be happy.

Disclaimer--the only thing I offer for sale out of the above is the PS Audio, the rest I do not.

Peace,

Lee
guitarplayer
47 posts
 
Argh, one more, although I haven't heard it yet:

Red Wine Audio Isabellina

But, given Vinnie's past products, I am sure it is a great amp.
dannyandelyse
26 posts
 
"Cost not a major consideration"

Google this....HE90 / HEV90

That IS it!
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