[JohanE]

So I have the Focal Clear and the Hifiman Ananda. I have an iFi Audio Zen Dac Signature v2 and a Feliks Echo mkII.

I also have a Gold Note DS-10 Plus but thats mainly plugged into my speaker system.
Therefore I'm looking for a solidstate headphone amp for my desktop system so that I dont have to constantly move the Gold Note back and forth.

Was previously looking at some more budgetfriendly alternatives but I'm increasing the budget.

For my headphones which would be a good match do you think?

Kinki Audio THR-1
Burson Conductor 3 Performance
Fiio K9 Pro ESS
Cayin IHA-6

I'm leaning towards the Burson most myself after reading forums and reviews.
Anyone with input about these alternatives? And maybe with experience together with the Clear and Ananda?

Best regards Johan

 

[pbui44]

Also consider the Audio GD Master 19:

https://magnahifi.com/audio-gd-master-19-balanced-pre-headphone-amplifier-rca-xlr-acss/

 

[GiacomoLaita]

I do not own any of those amplifiers, but after reading some forums I had the feeling that the Burson is a hit and miss.
This is just my personal opinion, but the Kinki Audio THR-1 seems to be an excellent candidate.

 

[WorksUnit]

Focal Clear and similar low impedance planars get used with my K9Pro AKM from time to time.
The ESS and AKM share the same amp circuit.

It`s a solid AIO, and there is value with the dac/preamp/gain functions to explore a little more.

With the Burson you get into the op-amp-rolling which you might find a bonus.

GL

 

[JohanE]

Thanks guys! I have since I wrote this topic been using my Gold Note DS-10 Plus instead of buying something else and also upgrading it with Gold Notes external power supply.