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Thank you for the advice.. Looks like a great amp. I've already ordered the L30 II though.

You should also check out the Sabaj A20h. Symmetrical HPA, including relay-based volume control with absolute channel equality (like A70...

Noted. Thank you! Was thinking of ordering the A70 pro prior to this. After some research i’m convinced i will not hear any audible...

As good as any :) With ease.

Thinking of this as my first amp. Is L30 II a good match with Gustard X20 pro DAC? Also can the L30 II drive the Hifiman Edition XS...

The 490Pro was what I described as the perfect desert island headphone ( so if I had to pick one open back in this price range it would...

Thank you very much. I guess i will be trying the HD490 sometime in the future. I'll prolly start my open back journey with HD600...

I've just read your HD490pro review on your iste and you seem to prefer it over both the XS and HD600. Is that still the case?

I personally think there is no "one headphone" to rule them all. With open backs I would recommend getting both the 1. HD600 or HD6XX...

You actually read my mind. I'd maybe swap Edition XS with Sundara but pretty much this was my plan even before i created this thread...

Thank you. I wasn't expecting S5X to be No.1 on your recommendations and Sundara not being there at all lol. HD660S2 over HD600 is...

An insider tip for this application is the TYGR 300 R from beyerdynamic. Much better than the price range suggests. The Fostex t60rp is...

I don't think much of the usual measurements, especially with the K812. There are many people who have already measured the K812 and...

I appreciate the detailed reply. Whenever i am ready to pull the trigger for the HD600 i'm stopped by the "claustrophobic soundstage"...

Have you ever tried the Sundara? Wonder how it does compare to these two.