The amp could also have something to do with the type of sound you're getting from a pair of headphones. So maybe experimenting with some different impedances, and tube amps vs. solid states, might also be worth a try. Some feel, for example, that a tube gives them a better or more natural sound than a solid state amp, for example.
Frequency response is more my area of expertise though, so recommendations on some of these things is a bit out of my line, aside from just some general impedance bridging tips, which could or could not apply in the OP's case.
Some headphones like more current though, while others seem to like more voltage. And then there are others which don't seem to care. And the impedance response of the headphones can also sometimes make a difference in how it will respond to a tube. And whether or not it will get more or less of a boost in the lower frequencies or warmth from that. Alot of this is over my head though, since I've not actually tried any tubes, and have fairly limited experience with HPs outside of the $250 price range.
I guess I'd probably start though by asking the OP how his current headphones are being driven.
Frequency response is more my area of expertise though, so recommendations on some of these things is a bit out of my line, aside from just some general impedance bridging tips, which could or could not apply in the OP's case.
Some headphones like more current though, while others seem to like more voltage. And then there are others which don't seem to care. And the impedance response of the headphones can also sometimes make a difference in how it will respond to a tube. And whether or not it will get more or less of a boost in the lower frequencies or warmth from that. Alot of this is over my head though, since I've not actually tried any tubes, and have fairly limited experience with HPs outside of the $250 price range.
I guess I'd probably start though by asking the OP how his current headphones are being driven.
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