HeyWaj10
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After reading tons of reviews, feedback, etc., I'm having a hard time deciding on the right amp to go with. My setup is PC (Windows 7) --> uDac2 --> Senn HD595. Typical music is hard rock/progressive metal, with mixes of female vocals, orchestral, and jazz. If I had to categorize it: 70% progressive metal/rock, 15% female vocals, 10% jazz, 5% orchestral.
My needs are an amp that will deliver on the impact, bass fullness (to help the lacking presence in the 595's), grunge to the midrange (guitars), and clean, resolute highs. Eventually I plan to get a set of the Audeze LCD-2's and an improved DAC, but I am in immediate need of an amp. Budget is between $400 and $600 preferrably.
So far the choices that have given me hell are the Schiit Lyr and the Burson Audio HA-160. Given my budget, would it be worthwhile to save for the Burson? Should I stick with a solid-state amp vs. tube based on my musical preferences?
Please feel free to offer any/all insight or opinions, including other options.
Thanks!
My needs are an amp that will deliver on the impact, bass fullness (to help the lacking presence in the 595's), grunge to the midrange (guitars), and clean, resolute highs. Eventually I plan to get a set of the Audeze LCD-2's and an improved DAC, but I am in immediate need of an amp. Budget is between $400 and $600 preferrably.
So far the choices that have given me hell are the Schiit Lyr and the Burson Audio HA-160. Given my budget, would it be worthwhile to save for the Burson? Should I stick with a solid-state amp vs. tube based on my musical preferences?
Please feel free to offer any/all insight or opinions, including other options.
Thanks!