Price: $1500

Website: www.simaudio.com

S. Andrea said: The 230HAD has prominent but controlled bass, relaxed and refined treble, and a full-bodied midrange that provides a coherent transition between the two -- a sonic profile I found worked well with all types of music and a variety of headphones.

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The gist: Most affordable Simaudio headphone amp has many strengths.