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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

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mlsstl
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If you think your current Topping is a bit "clinical" you might want to try one of the Schiit headphone amps. I have an Asgard and a Lyr 3 and think both are excellent sounding. The current version of the Lyr can be run without a tube. Schiit also just released the Kara preamp which includes a headphone amp. No tubes and it has been getting excellent reviews. 

 

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