On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 20:55:49 GMT, Andy Katz
wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about taking the first step toward a true hi fi
system. Since I can't afford to buy high end loudspeaker components
right now, I thought I'd start with a headphone system--especially as
my old Sennheisers need replacing anyway.

We have a set of Sony MDR CD 870s. I thought I'd add
Sennheiser 580s (or 600) and an amp such as the HeadRoom Little (which
is, I understand, expandable). Question is, my receiver is an Onkyo TX
900. Nothing special, in short, and I have a Zenith DVD player ...
would I enjoy an improvement in audio quality even though both the
radio signal and cd are coming in via mass market equipment, or am I
amplyfing an inferior signal ... ie, making noise?

TIA

Andy Katz

Take my advice and get the 595. I've owned both 580 and 600 and the
595 is not only better balaced for the majority of material, but more
efficient, which means you shouldn't require a headphone amp. At
least, don't buy anything without listening to the 595. I'll be
surprised if you're disappointed, unless the phones you listen to
aren't burnt in .