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Best Headphones & Amp---Opinions Please

I have a B&W / Lexicon centered high-end system. Just discovered the joy of listening to headphones. Have the Senn 650's with an upgraded 15 foot Cardas cable (no headphone amp) connected directly to my Onkyo 905 receiver. I would like to "push the envelope" in this area by upgrading to whatever my fellow aduiogoner's may suggest.

I would like opinion on the best equipment available. Cost is not a major consideration, but, I would rather not spend considerably more just for a 5 to 10% improvement--in other words---the most bang for the bucks.

Thanks in advance for your assistance--Dave
djones1915

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tom_hankins
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www.wooaudio.com
www.raysamuelsaudio.com
www.headphone.com
www.headamp.com
www.ttvj.com
Also the top of the line Darkvoice amps on ebay.
Lots of other really nice headphone amps out there. I suggest you check out www.head-case.org and www.head-fi.org for more info before making a choice. i think going balanced is the way to go with the Senns.
tom_hankins
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The headphone jacks on the Manley 300B preamp and the Cary 300sei integrated amp are also very good.
tom_hankins
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One more that should be considered.
www.eddiecurrent.com
Good Luck!
tom_hankins
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It depends on the Int. But I've found that most dedicated headphone amps outperform most jacks off preamps and int. amps. there are however some great headphone outs on some of the Carys and manleys and some vintage stuff.
if i owned the HD800 i would, without a doubt be looking for a nice hesadphone amp to get the most out of them.
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wooaudio.com
headamp.com
eddiecurrent.com
Lots of info at either www.head-fi.org or www.head-case.org
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