In need of a Headphone Amplifier Recommendation
Feb 18, 2018 at 9:19 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

me2621a

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Hello Head-fi,
I am need of all of your collective wisdom. I have a Audeze LCD-3 and a Mr Speakers Ether flow that are in need of some serious amplification and I need a recommendation. Max price is $4500.00.

Additional background:
I originally order a Schiit Moljnir 2, but they have been having supply chain issues that have cause over a month of delays so I wanted to look at what else is out there. All of my headphones have balanced cables, and the primary source will be a Schiit Gumby.

As of now given my Dac and my headphones I would prefer to go with a balanced amp, however if there is something that is amazing single ended I am of course willing to look at it. I am also more then happy to save money so don't feel a need to spend all $4500 haha.

Thank you as always for your help.
 
Feb 18, 2018 at 9:54 PM Post #2 of 3
A lot of people swear on Wells Audio Milo with those cans.

For that amount of money, i will upgrade my DAC plus Amp.

Audition first. Bring your cans to a store/meet and find what you like.

There's a whole section dedicated for buying recommendations.
 
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Feb 18, 2018 at 10:18 PM Post #3 of 3
Hello Head-fi,
I am need of all of your collective wisdom. I have a Audeze LCD-3 and a Mr Speakers Ether flow that are in need of some serious amplification and I need a recommendation. Max price is $4500.00.

Additional background:
I originally order a Schiit Moljnir 2, but they have been having supply chain issues that have cause over a month of delays so I wanted to look at what else is out there. All of my headphones have balanced cables, and the primary source will be a Schiit Gumby.

As of now given my Dac and my headphones I would prefer to go with a balanced amp, however if there is something that is amazing single ended I am of course willing to look at it. I am also more then happy to save money so don't feel a need to spend all $4500 haha.

Thank you as always for your help.
Are you looking specifically for tube/hybrid amps? If not, of course there's Ragnarok (...now a feature-length motion picture :) http://www.schiit.com/products/ragnarok

At your price point you could also replace the Gumby with a Yggy, but it's a matter of sound preferences.
 

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