New AKG Q701.....is it worth buying a dedicated headphone amp?

[eggontoast]

I think eventaully after my short list become a long list and then a longer list....I decided to pop to local dealer and actually make some decisions.....I eventually did that, although it was supposed to be a weeks audition, but I like it that much its done and dusted.

I doubt I will use the pre out as I already have Arcam A85 and Arcam P85, so doubt I will benefit. The USB may get used in the future, when I understand all that stuff

Good luck with the Fid Audio too, as that was on my long and extra long list too

So in the end it was worth looking for a headphone amp , but I have had to spend £499 to get the sort of scale of improvement I was looking for. The £100 amp I actually thought sounded worse than my A85 headphone socket.

Looking forward to see if the M1 HPA gets better over the next week or so as that would be a real bonus.

Should I have spent more on my headphones I now wonder

Congratulations on your new amp, very nice and hopefully it will be the beginning of some more upgraditus in the near future

 

[eggontoast]

Egg on toast



RE: buying a dedicated headphone amp?

Er no, it just means he likes the sound of this amp.....and at £600 for a headphone amp you would sincerely hope it does sound good.

So you struggled to make any waves over on Head-Fi or even a ripple so you thought you would try over here instead lol

Not sure what you mean......this is the only forum I am on as I am not a hifi buff

Sorry Womaz it was not directed at you

 

[Womaz]

Yes I am already thinking and wondering whether I should have splashed out on the HD800s now.....

Speakers next maybe......but may wait for this.

 

[eggontoast]

Yes I am already thinking and wondering whether I should have splashed out on the HD800s now.....

Speakers next maybe......but may wait for this.

That's the beauty of headphones......you can have more than one pair, why not start a collection

 

[Womaz]

I already have Grado Sr80, although I am selling them to a pal, as will never use them now.

Also AKG 450 for portable listening.

I decided to sell the Grados as I love the AKG Q701s now and they would sit in my cupboard.

 

[Inter_Voice]

Er no, it just means he likes the sound of this amp.....and at £600 for a headphone amp you would sincerely hope it does sound good. So you struggled to make any waves over on Head-Fi or even a ripple so you thought you would try over here instead lol

:quest:

 

[Sizzers]

I already have Grado Sr80, although I am selling them to a pal

I stuck my Grado's on in the best part of a year earlier and immediately thought of you. They're 'orrible! And what has your mate ever done to you? lol