[monkey4054]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a new, powerful, and relatively high-end solid-state amp to add to my collection.

I'm considering getting the HE6-SE at some stage otherwise the headphones I do have don't require that much power. I really just want headroom and the versatility of having a powerful amp.

I have put together a shortlist but of course, I am open to any and all suggestions you may have.

I currently have a Topping A90 which I think is quite good but I'm always looking to try something different.

My budget is around $3000 AUD but flexible in either direction.

Shortlist:

• Violetric V281
• SPL Phonitor E
• iFi Pro iCAN
• Head Amp GSX-mini
• Bryston BHA-1
• Flux Lab Acoustics FA-10
• Cayin iHA-6
• Soundaware P1

I would love to hear any advice, impressions, or suggestions you guys might have. Thanks!

 

[OccidentalDB]

Something else to consider - a WHAMMY with Burson V6 Classic or Vivid opamps. With that budget you could upgrade most of the other components to mid-level Audio Note parts and pay someone to build it for you. If you want tubes go for the Bottlehead Mainline 1.1. You'll still be under budget after paying someone to assemble it. The Bottlehead power cords are very good for the money too.