All of Doug's current amps are balanced, except for a couple of prototypes. The HD800 sounds great with either the L-2 or DSHA-1. Try to get a prototype or look for a used unit. Todd's asking price for his L-2 was down to $1300 or $1400 before he auctioned it off. I doubt that you would be able to find a better production amp for the HD800 than the L-2 at any price.
Congrats Boston.
Boston became my second team when I lived in Eastern Mass. However, due entirely to the current d-bag owner I find it impossible to root for them.
I doubt that they approved of it at all, but that there wasn't anything that they could do about it until the kid was legally an adult. It was a dumb move on their part however, as they may have lost their daughter forever by their action.
I also agree 100% with Al's post.