Searching for Good Headphones & Headphone Amp


I currently use an Audio Refinement integrated amp coupled with Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Monitors. However, as my PhD-aspirant fiancée (in the middle of her dissertation) more often than not needs total quiet in our small apartment (save for when we share listening sessions!), surprisingly I find myself in need of good headphones under $100 (new only) and an headphone amplifier.

For headphone amps, I’ve read good things about Channel Islands at 6moons, but have never bought anything from CI. I don’t need anything overly ambitious, and I don’t want to spend a disproportionate amount on the amp compared to the price of the ‘phones. However, I do need these sooner rather than later, lest I be too long without listening!
ivyinvestor

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IVYINVESTOR! Lookin' thru some old threads & found this one again. What ever happened- some of may be curious to learn what you ended up gettin'/how/if you liked it or took any of suggestions? Post a "reply", please, thanks. -Bruce30
Ivyinvestor,
You and your Fiancee share listening sessions? Lucky man! Do you two fight over the "sweet spot"...just kidding. Anyway, to try and answer your question, I've heard some really fabulous set-ups from Antique Sound Labs with my Grado's (SR-60@$75.) The A.S.L.'s can be a little pricey go to:
www.divertech.com/aslhb1.html @$299.00 US However, this amp has a seperate power supply and triode amp. section! If you are interested in using your fabulous Audio Refinement integrated-A.S.L. also makes a handy little gadget called the "UHC Signature Headphone Listening Device" @$150.00 US (NOTHING will remind you more of your current set-up as it uses everything you have except your Tyler Linbrook monitors with a "step down" transformer to convert impedance. If you want a really good solidstate amp. checkout the modern day classic Creek OBH 21 @295.00 US.
I hope I wasn't too late. Good Luck with your headphone/amp. mission! -Bruce30