TOTL Headphone Amps

The Rupert Neve Precision headamp/ DAC blew me away at CanJam with its realism and overall natural sound. I also listened to many headphones with the DCS Bartok and it sounded very nice in all instances but there was just something special about the Precision.

@oddiofyl  so I'm assuming that you prefer the quiksilver headphone amplifier over the Precision? What headphones were you using? I have the Arya and they like juice. You are definitely piquing my interest in the Quicksilver amp

@oddiofyl , Yesterday I acquired a Hegel Rost integrated amp. It has a headphone output. My Arya sounds wonderful on it with tremendously impactful, deep and tight bass, especially with electronic drum and bass and jungle. I’m amazed. I still need more time to test it on classical which comprises of most of my listening.

The Neve was on my radar but my gut tells me the build quality and sonics of the Quicksilver would suit my tastes better. I’m just hoping it will give the 41ohm Arya the drive and control it needs.  I know u mentioned something about the Quick silver driving your 32 ohm Grados nicely.

Still going well, I assume?

@mglik , yes but I believe it’s only 1 watt to speakers.

However regarding your post, I’m sure it’s an outstanding headphone amplifier. LTA has been on my shortlist for a while.

In my dream setup, I would have an OTL amp driving some 300 ohm cans for classical and jazz and everything acoustic. That is my search. Just discovered about the Glen headphone amplifier. I’m reading different things but apparently it’s a 6 to 12 month wait time.

I also listen to a lot of electronic drum and bass and jungle. For that, my Hegel Rost driving my Arya is much better then my Burson and MHDT DAC. Frankly, it sounds so good on classical and jazz I have to be out of my mind to consider anything else.

I have my Burson Conductor V2+ up for sale here if anyone is interested.

I also hear that the Glen OTL amps are fantastic. Just wait for 9-12 months though.