what are some examples of good high impedance headphones, besides the Beyerdynamic’s?
The Sennheiser 6xx, 58x, 660s, 600, 800s, etc
ZMF Dynamics I think are high impedance
Neumann NDH20
Audio Technica ATH-R70x
Think akg makes some high impedance headphones
And more that I can add when I have free time
I would be interested in seeing a list compiled of tube friendly headphones. 
also, does Little Dot make an OTL?
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The little dot mk2 and above (i think) are true tube amps. Also that would be a very long list to make
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Yep, I’m working that list myself too. So far all that Mon said and i can add the ZMF line too. Still looking for others.
Lol if you feel like making a list of headphones you are looking at, feel free to send it to me and I’ll give you options of what they sound like on a tube (If I have heard it on one). Except the zmf lineup since I haven’t heard them on a tube. Or at all lol
I’ve been reading up on the little dot mk 6 and 8 and the company claims the amps work well with low impedance headphones
Certain tube amps can be fine, it’s just that typically they effect the frequency response and may not provide satisfactory power. But it could be just fine. I would just suggest checking to see other people’s experience of running low ohm headphones. I have seen full otl tube amps driving planars at shows, but not all can do this well
I value your opinion and experience, you have provided and continue to give me great reference advice especially when i form my words and questions correctly. I will absolutely keep you updated and possibly inundated with questions LOL. I’ve reached a point where i have enough gear to form reference points and from there form an opinion with research to move forward.
Perfect. Well that’s great that you have figured out what you like and what to look for. Now you have to deal with the back and forth decisions of what to get lol
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Got my P20 today. Haven’t A/B’d with atom yet because my house is too loud.
Delivery was weird. It showed up in the product box with no other packaging, and it wasn’t sealed! It’s working just fine and the power cables and documents were packaged neatly.
I have a 1+ and I wouldn’t say that it adds anything worthwhile to the planars I’ve tested it with.
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You must tube swap this. The stock tubes sound 5/10. Get yourself some GE JAN at minimum or even better, some russian tubes… which I’ll have to find a link for.
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When you find that link, I’ll check it out! Thanks
You’re looking for russian tube 6n3p-DR
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Hmm. Apparently the MK1 was “hybrid”, the MK2 isn’t.
But the MK2 has a pre-amp out. And apparently, it’s not a “passthrough” ? It, ehh, pre-amps the tubiness?
-So with the pre-amp RCA out I’ll be able to “tube” (active) speakers?
-And if I already have a JDS Labs Atom, and I use the pre-amp out, as a bonus, I will be able to “tube” any headphones?
If your talking about the little dot mk2, it is an otl amp. The preamp out runs it though the tubes I believe
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Hello guys brought a Hifiman HE400i 2020
Planning for a tube amp for that warm signature ,any tube amp you could suggest and if you guys tried Xduoo mt602 post that too,it would be a great help
Budget -200
Xduoo ta05
Little dot mk2
Xduoo mt02
As for as my research above one I chose
I’m don’t have any other DAC or AMP
Eliminate the LD MK2.
You need a hybrid. I believe the MK1 and perhaps the MK3 SE are hybrids though?
I have MT-602, it’s a great little amp. It isn’t the “warmest” or “tubeiest” thing.
The little Bravo amps stock are a lot warmer/darker imo.
The MT-602 is a better amp though, and I am going to tube roll it.
I’d recommend the MT-602 at $99 and get yourself a solid budget DAC as well.
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Great I’ll look to it ,if you can put up which tube sounds warmest on your tube rolling with mt602