Hey everyone!
I'm looking for a new amp for my Audeze LCD-X. I'm currently using Woo Audio WA-7 and I'd like to move away from tubes: I just want to make sure the headphone receives the cleanest signal possible and is driven properly.
I've been interested in confirming whether or not planar magnetic headphones supposedly benefit from high powered amplifiers. I wasn't able to find any finite evidence that confirms or debunks this assertion, so I thought I'd grab a couple high quality amps and test myself.
I zeroed in on JDS Labs Atom/Element to test the "low" (or perhaps I just say "just enough") power situation. For something "overpowered" I considered THX AAA 789, but it's out of stock. Looking through Amir's reviews and the forum in general, I haven't been able to find anything that quite matches its quality and power. I've got my eye on Monoprice AAA Monolith, but I thought I should ask if I'm missing anything.
Since Audeze recommends 1-4W for this headphone, I'd love to get something 2W and upwards. I don't care whether it's balanced or SE. Budget is up to $1,000. Any ideas?
Also, how do planar magnetics behave with "overpowered" amps in your experience? Is there any science backing up this idea?
Thank you!
I'm looking for a new amp for my Audeze LCD-X. I'm currently using Woo Audio WA-7 and I'd like to move away from tubes: I just want to make sure the headphone receives the cleanest signal possible and is driven properly.
I've been interested in confirming whether or not planar magnetic headphones supposedly benefit from high powered amplifiers. I wasn't able to find any finite evidence that confirms or debunks this assertion, so I thought I'd grab a couple high quality amps and test myself.
I zeroed in on JDS Labs Atom/Element to test the "low" (or perhaps I just say "just enough") power situation. For something "overpowered" I considered THX AAA 789, but it's out of stock. Looking through Amir's reviews and the forum in general, I haven't been able to find anything that quite matches its quality and power. I've got my eye on Monoprice AAA Monolith, but I thought I should ask if I'm missing anything.
Since Audeze recommends 1-4W for this headphone, I'd love to get something 2W and upwards. I don't care whether it's balanced or SE. Budget is up to $1,000. Any ideas?
Also, how do planar magnetics behave with "overpowered" amps in your experience? Is there any science backing up this idea?
Thank you!