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Ultimate headphone amp?

What are some of the better headphone amps out there for use with HD650's? I have had the Earmax before which was very, very enjoyable. Either tube or "warmish" sounding solid state will do. I have read reviews but not listened to Sugden, SinglePower and RudiStor. I have tried Headmax before but did not like the slightly cold/sterile sound, I prefer the slightly "tubish" or "euphonic" with "richer harmonics" sound. What else should I consider?
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tom_hankins
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I used only headphones for about htree years and tried most of the upper end amp/phone combos either through friends, meets, or home audition.
The Singlepower amps I heard or owned were head and shoulders above all the others I tried. I ended up with a full blown SDS-XLR two box 150lb balanced tube amp from them. When used in combo with the HD650 and balanced Zu mobius cable the sound was stunning.
Check out www.head-fi.com for more amp info.
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