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Amp recommendation for AKG K1000's headphones?

I recently gave into temptation & picked up a pair of AKG K1000's. I've wanted a pair for ages & with their retirement there was no time like the present. Now comes the interesting part of finding an amp that pairs well with them :)

But before making the leap into uncharted territory [for me] I was curious what amps might be worth an audition? To level-set -- ideally this will become a dedicated headphone rig, so the scope of this decision doesn't need to account for synergy with my existing front-end gear.

Thanks in advance for your consideration.
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tagyerit
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re: "Finally, has anyone compared and listened extensively to the K1000 and K701s? Any comments?"

no comparison. the k1000's are in a league nearly of their own. but it's like apples to oranges in presentation as the k1000's aren't against your ear.

that said, the 701's are great for the money.

THAT said, if $ is not an object, the Grado GS1000 blows away the 701's in every way possible. they ARE in the same league as the k1000's, but again, it's apples and oranges.
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