Headphone Amp for HD650s

sdavlaws · 12 May 2018 at 15:27

I have been using my AV receiver (currently a denon 2300) as an amp for my HD 650s for a few years I am now wondering if they would have more to offer with a true headphone amp.

So i suppose I have two questions for you all: -

Would a dedicated amp provided improved sound above my AV receiver?
What would be the cost of entry be to see an improvement?

Thanks.

sdavlaws · 12 May 2018 at 15:46

Having never really looked at headphone amps I didn't know DIY is even an option.
I would prefer an off the shelf option even if it is not "perfect" i would be willing to pay a little more for a tube amp if that was the better option as they also look interesting when the tubes are visible.

sdavlaws · 13 May 2018 at 09:02

I would be willing to pay £2-250 as I would expect it to last a while.

sdavlaws · 14 May 2018 at 12:30

I have looked a the modi/magni based on reading other threads it's just getting hold of one that might be the problem.

sdavlaws · 14 May 2018 at 17:47

I will be needing a DAC, having never looked beyond AV receivers I didn't know they where general separate things that element AMP/DAC looks very interesting.