[noggleboggle]

Just got 880s today and notice that there's a tad bit too mcuh treble for my taste.  also, i am using audinst as dac/amp.  is there an amp that i could pair nicely with 880 to give bass a little boost?  I am still planning to use audinst as a dac.  thanks in advance.

 

[IZ1BPR]

Hi! got the 250 ohm version, at first I had your same problem but after a 100 hours burn in treble got better by far, smoother and good sounding. I use both Echo AF2 DAC and Docet cuffia Amp and they work very well.

 

[noggleboggle]

with my audinst, it really really feels like 600 version needs a more powerful amp. i clocked about 60 hours so far and the treble calmed down a bit already.  however, it still feels a tad bit slow and lacking bass punch.  =/  i ordered a lovely cube--blc clone--few days ago and i'll report back how it is.

 

[IZ1BPR]

I also have a Senn HD580 and i can honestly tell you that the impact of  dt 880 in the bass range is much better compared to Senn. Bass is definitely much deeper. I think you have to wait and overtake 100 hrs listening to hear an overall improvement. Actually I don't know your amp, probaly non suitable to 600 ohms cans?

 

[noggleboggle]

Yea.  It's more of an intro amp that I paired with m50s. 

 

[Graphicism]

Tubes definitely is what the 880s need, your choice really but think about the tubes... something like a Woo, 336i, singlepower to make use of a Tung-Sol 5998.

 

[scottiebabie]

definitely wait til the beyers have atleast 120+ hrs of burn-in before deciding on anything. i had the same "dude...where's the bassss??" reaction til it hit requisite cookin time & bass suddenly made a grand appearance. mids followed not far behind too.
 
that said, the 880s will never be a head thumpers dream although with proper amping, bass is a plenty - just not with the big slam weight that a HD650 can provide. other than that, its pretty awesome!