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    Best Amps for HD800S - 2023 Edition

    Thanks to Marv and also Erroneous (on the 2021 thread) for his feedback on the Mainline. This was super helpful in making a decision. I will be...
    Post by: surd9, Oct 12, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Best Amps for HD800 - 2021 Edition

    So, if I were to narrow down my choices to the Stratus V4 vs the Starlett, what would be the differences between the two? Pros and cons of each...
    Post by: surd9, Oct 12, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Best Amps for HD800 - 2021 Edition

    How do the Ampsandsound Kenzie and Mogwai rank within this listing? I currently have a Bryston BHA-1 and am exploring as an alternative tube amps....
    Post by: surd9, Oct 7, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    New Members - Introduce Yourself

    Indeed, it was tough to give up the Aerial 20Ts and Simaudio W10s as we transitioned to a nomadic lifestyle living in a motor home. My initial...
    Post by: surd9, Oct 4, 2023 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    New Members - Introduce Yourself

    Have recently tiptoed from two channel into the headphone world with the acquisition of a Sennheiser HD800S and Bryston BHA-1. The change was...
    Post by: surd9, Oct 4, 2023 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit