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Would a Topping A90 or A90D be a significant upgrade from the A30 Pro?

Have been thinking about upgrading my headphone amp, which is a Topping A30 Pro. It's a pretty good amp for its price, driving my LSA HP2 headphones (got these from Underwood HIFI several years ago--I think they're made by Kennerton), delivering decent bass and excellent detail and resolution, though for me, just a bit clinical. I'm wondering if moving to an A90 or A90D would make any difference, or should I look elsewhere for something that fleshes out the sound a little more. I'm not really a tube guy and have no need of a built-in DAC. Looking in the sub-$1K range, new or used. Recommendations gratefully received. Thanks

cooper52

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cooper52 OP
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Well, this one seems to have fallen on (forgive the expression) deaf ears. I'd really appreciate any experiences or opinions any of you may have about these 2 headphone amps. Still giving this some thought. Thanks.

cooper52 OP
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Here's a long overdue update on this thread: I did finally decide to upgrade from the A30 Pro to an A90D and I'm actually pretty happy with it. It powers my LSA headphones admirably and delivers a very precise image with lots of detail. No, it doesn't warm anything up, but it still sounds less clinical than the A 30. However, IMO the difference in performance is not as great as the difference in price might suggest. I hope some of you will find this helpful.

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