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Tube Headphone Amp. Getting Started.

I'm just getting in the audiophile game and since I do most
of my listening using headphones, I think getting a good
non-fatiguing tube headphone amp would be a good idea. I
know some DIYers who could build something for me, but am
frustrated by my ignorance - I don't know what kinds of
questions to ask.

What kind of things should be considered (besides obviously,
just listen to the thing)? I figure the process of learning
is probably best served by trying to build a simple amp
myself. A DIY kit? Background reading?

Has anyone been down a similar path? I'm willing to do the
grunt work. Please just get me started with some pointers.
agonanon

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dudeaudio
39 posts
 
Earmax Pro. Beats my Grada RA1. More musical, less fatiguing, less hi-fi sounding, better seperation of instruments, omg that midrange...... Mated with my HD600's (with the Cardass cable mod)and Pioneer PD65 source, the sound is spectacular for the money. Gives me 90% of the sound quality of my reference $25000 stereo rig. Swapping the stock tubes with NOS (I'm using Telefunkens CCa's and ECC801s's, makes a huge difference too)
Happy listening
dudeaudio
dudeaudio
39 posts
 
Sorry,
Misread the post, thought you wanted to buy, not build a tube amp, I was drinking.
The Earmax still is amazing though!
dudeaudio
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