I don't think anyone said they were "snake oil". I have a few headphone amps myself. A Creek OBH 11 with an Elpac power supply plus a SOHA hybrid. Both have a bit different sound sig, I like both, plus a couple of portable Cmoys. I run all my headphone through separate amps.

I always suggest that one should try what the have first to see if it is up to their standards. If not then by all means look into a hp amp.

Rick


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