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Originally Posted by decooney
Are you looking for a dedicated headphone amplifier to run with your LCD-X headphones? Something like this Dragon Inspire IHA-1 Tube Headphone Amp?
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Yes, I'm looking for a dedicated headphone amplifier. I need DAC as well(I'm thinking about Shiit Modi multibit), so if it's nice DAC + Amp I will consider it as well. But for now, I'm focusing on finding amp.
Regarding Dragon Inspire IHA-1 Tube Headphone Amp I have 3 questions
- I was told that LCD-X sounds best with pentode tubes. The description says about triodes. I'm not sure if it makes sense, I've never had a tube amplifier,
completely new to this area, so I am open to suggestions.
- LCD-X is low impedance(20) HP - will it work with this amplifier?
- the price is too high for me
I was trying to aim <1k$, 500-800$. Is there anything in this price range for my needs?
I haven't decided yet should I buy solid-state or tube amp. Based on reviews, I like the most Rupert Neve RNHP from SS amps, so now I want to understand what tube(pentode?) amp can I get for LCD-X and then choose from those 2 options. I will appreciate any comments on that.