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Selecting headphones and a headphone amp

I would like to pick up headphones and a headphone amp to use on my BAT system (2 VK-55’s, VK-32SE and VK-D5SE). I love the warm sound of tubes. I have two turntables and listen to analog 75% of the time, so the amp has to accommodate analog and digital. My musical interest includes classic rock, blues and jazz. Distractions are not an issue, so the headphones may be open or closed. I would appreciate your advice and recommendations in selecting equipment, as I am clueless on matching headphone equipment and overwhelmed by the available equipment choices. Thank you for your assistance.
bgmyers

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rok2id
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Stay with the tried and true.

Sennheiser
AKG
Beyerdynamic

Amp? only if your preamp has no headphone jack
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rok2id
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The MOST important thing in headphones is COMFORT. If they are uncomfortable does not matter what they sound like.

I own the senn hd 650, AKG K702 and Beyer HT 880 pro.
they sound great and are very comfortable. You forget you have them on.

For portable use, I also own, and highly recommend, the Koss Sportapro and senn px100.

I also own the Grado sr60. I didn't like them. Not very comfortable. They are the entry model for Grado. They currently reside in the closet. Maybe one half hour of use.
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rok2id
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Inna:
I agree with your assessment of Grado. I was comparing $80 to around $400. Not exactly apple to apple. Many consider / considered the SR60 to be the best buy in headphones, which is why I bought them.
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