For reference I am using hd600's and my previous amp/dac setup was Schiit Magni 2 + Modi 2. Currently this CTH amp + Modi 2 DAC.
Thoughts after burn-in and about 50 hours of use. First of all, this amp destroys the Magni 2 in my subjective listening. I did an informal A/B test with the help of a friend (volume matched, roughly) and I could differentiate between the Magni and CTH 20/20 times. I'll try to avoid the typical audiophile jargon but this amp has pretty dramatically changed the listening experience with my HD600's for the better. Better clarity throughout the range, bass has more kick and depth to it, most music sounds "warmer" which is subjectively better for me (at least compared to the magni). Honestly I was surprised by the difference. This was an impulse purchase and I had every intention to re-sell it after testing it out, but now I don't think I'll be able to let go of this amp. Overall, I'm very happy and don't think I'll be looking at amps for quite a while with this setup.
Thoughts after burn-in and about 50 hours of use. First of all, this amp destroys the Magni 2 in my subjective listening. I did an informal A/B test with the help of a friend (volume matched, roughly) and I could differentiate between the Magni and CTH 20/20 times. I'll try to avoid the typical audiophile jargon but this amp has pretty dramatically changed the listening experience with my HD600's for the better. Better clarity throughout the range, bass has more kick and depth to it, most music sounds "warmer" which is subjectively better for me (at least compared to the magni). Honestly I was surprised by the difference. This was an impulse purchase and I had every intention to re-sell it after testing it out, but now I don't think I'll be able to let go of this amp. Overall, I'm very happy and don't think I'll be looking at amps for quite a while with this setup.