Heaphone amp - Rega Ear or Arcam Rhead

[Jamie]

I have a couple of hundred quid burning a hole in my pocket (birthday money), and am happy with my current set up (RP6 / Exact / TT psu /Fono mk2, Cyrus 8VS2 / CD6 / DAB 8, Kudos X2).
I am thinking of a headphone amp for my HD565's. Tempted by the Rega, as it has some good write ups, and (OCD) matches the 2 other Rega boxes, but the Arcam has even better reviews, and can now be had for £175. Seems an absolute bargain, too good to miss?
Anyone heard both, and can offer any advice?
Cheers
Jamie

 

[PerF]

Jamie
If Peter Tyson still have Myryad Z40 headphone amp in stock, you can't impossible beat that value

 

[Jamie]

Great price, but unfortunately only have silver finish left. Wished I knew about it earlier, looks like they sold 20 black ones on ebay.

 

[robs]

That does look like a lot for the money...but does it sound any good?

Bought one so I'll find out soon!

 

[Jamie]

In the absence of any info from fishies, I picked up a used Ear from a popular auction site for £120. Does sound very good, and keeps my kit all UK built (excepting the speaker cables).

 

[Fire99]

I own the Rega ear because I too wanted everything to match plus keep the Rega sound. It sounds great to me and has no problem driving a pair of Audeze LCD 3/Fazor. I’m sure there are better headphone amps but for me I’m completely satisfied! Great decision, you can’t go wrong with Rega!
Enjoy, Dave