Bravo v2 headphone amp better than my yamaha as500 ?

[boza]

Hi everyone
I was just looking at the bravo v2 headphone amp that from what I've read seems to be a good little unit at a good price. My question is would it be an improvement on my yamaha's headphone out. It would also be my first step into a valve amp.
What do you guys think is it worth it or would I be better sticking with my yamaha.

Any advice would be really appreciated.
Thanks

 

[JoeESP9]

It sounds better than the headphone out on my Yamaha RX-V377. I did upgrade the tube to a JJ 12AU7.

I would give the Nobsound 6J9 a close look were I still looking for a headphone amp.

 

[boza]

It sounds better than the headphone out on my Yamaha RX-V377. I did upgrade the tube to a JJ 12AU7.

I would give the Nobsound 6J9 a close look were I still looking for a headphone amp.

Thank you.
I will give the nobsound a look. If you don't mind me askin. How long have you had the bravo do you think these headphone amps are reliable.
Thanks again

boza

 

[JoeESP9]

I bought my V2 in 2013. It has proven itself to be very reliable. The only caveat I have is that it tends to run a little hot.

 

[boza]

I bought my V2 in 2013. It has proven itself to be very reliable. The only caveat I have is that it tends to run a little hot.

Thanks for your help that sounds good. I had a look at the nobsound you suggested but I think I prefer the bravo I will defiantly be getting one once I've sorted my daughter a system for university.
Thank again
boza