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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #50 on: July 28, 2014, 10:10:35 AM »
Yeah it does look like they got it mixed up, I think its more of Mass Drops? Thanks for that clarification on the Taurus it really clears things up.
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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #51 on: July 28, 2014, 11:10:38 AM »
Whats the output impedance of the Bakoon on the current drive plug?
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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #52 on: July 28, 2014, 12:51:00 PM »
Need a new "everyday ortho" because the Abyss is too ridiculous and my Audez'e is haunted.

Question is... Oppo or new Hifiman?

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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #53 on: July 28, 2014, 01:56:37 PM »
Quote from: MuppetFace on July 28, 2014, 12:51:00 PM
Need a new "everyday ortho" because the Abyss is too ridiculous and my Audez'e is haunted.

Question is... Oppo or new Hifiman?

No, I'm not posting this in the advice thread. Zero is how many f'cks I don't give.
(j/k I do give a few.)
I thought the HE560 was wonderful to my ears and so comfortable.
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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #54 on: July 28, 2014, 02:37:52 PM »
Quote from: firev1 on July 28, 2014, 09:03:46 AM
The Taurus would sound pretty cold going by your impressions? Interesting thoughts on the Bakoon, I would wonder if the higher end AGD gear would sound close to it since they both seem to work on current amping.
FYI I cleaned up some of the grammatical errors, in that post, that somehow escaped me when writing it.  I wouldn't say cold at all.  The bass is definitely present but I would like if it had a bit more impact or slam.  I plan to A/B the Taurus to the Asgard 2 tonight on HD700, TH900, and HD650.
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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #55 on: July 28, 2014, 03:17:43 PM »
Quote from: Byrnie on July 28, 2014, 01:56:37 PM
Quote from: MuppetFace on July 28, 2014, 12:51:00 PM
Need a new "everyday ortho" because the Abyss is too ridiculous and my Audez'e is haunted.

Question is... Oppo or new Hifiman?

No, I'm not posting this in the advice thread. Zero is how many f'cks I don't give.
(j/k I do give a few.)
I thought the HE560 was wonderful to my ears and so comfortable.

Yup, HE560s one of the most comfortable headphones I've used, excellent sounding as well (if a bit bass-shy for MY taste...).
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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #56 on: July 28, 2014, 03:18:29 PM »
560 is really great sounding (with focus-a pads), I'd get one.  Makes me wonder what Hifiman will come up with with the HE-6 successor.
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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #57 on: July 28, 2014, 05:21:24 PM »
Quote from: MuppetFace on July 28, 2014, 12:51:00 PM
Need a new "everyday ortho" because the Abyss is too ridiculous and my Audez'e is haunted.

Question is... Oppo or new Hifiman?

No, I'm not posting this in the advice thread. Zero is how many f'cks I don't give.
(j/k I do give a few.)

PM-2 with Oppo special pads (not available yet) or HE-560 with pre-production pads (are they called the Focus-a pads now?).

HE-560 is overall better, but some have comments on minor issues vocal forwardness and general brightness. It depends upon your setup. A bright DAC and/or amp might not be a good combo with HE-560. With my limited time on HE-560, it reminded me of the Abyss more than any other headphone. Abyss junior as I've said. I really like the comfort. The production version cups suck though with the cheap-ass veneer job.

PM-2 with special Oppo pads is good, but still not as good as HE-560. Tonal balance is similar to HE-500 (some bass thickness), but without the mid-treble peak of the HE-500. In other words Audeze like, but not so laid back. Think a good non-veiled HD650. Still has some mud issues with bass though. Just like HD650. Treble is well delineated though.

Both are really comfortable, but the suspension headband of the HE-560 wins.
  • PM-2 + special pads = good out of the box / forgiving / works on anything almost except for high-Z tube amps.
  • HE-560 = better than PM-2, but may need some tweaks such as pads, source, etc.
P.S. Send your Audeze back for de-haunting.
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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #58 on: July 29, 2014, 12:58:39 PM »
Thanks for the responses everyone, much appreciated. I enjoyed reading everyone's impressions of the Baboon amp as well; I thought the amp I heard from them (don't remember which) sounded pretty good with the LCD-3s.

Comfort is a huge factor for me these days, so if the HE-560 is as comfortable as the SR-009 with its new headband, I'm definitely keen on it. Especially if it has a tonal balance similar to the Abyss. Shame it has to look so chintzy tho; I wish the Oppo was better, because I really love its design.

I'm pretty much done with anything Audez'e. They're just too heavy and head-smothering. Maybe I'll just ask my older sister for the SR-007 back, assuming my BHSE ever ships. Which is assuming a lot.
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Re: Bay Area Meet Impressions: Bakoon HPA-1, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Oppo PM-1/2
« Reply #59 on: July 29, 2014, 02:04:11 PM »
Quote from: MuppetFace on July 29, 2014, 12:58:39 PM
Comfort is a huge factor for me these days, so if the HE-560 is as comfortable as the SR-009 with its new headband, I'm definitely keen on it. Especially if it has a tonal balance similar to the Abyss. Shame it has to look so chintzy tho; I wish the Oppo was better, because I really love its design.

I'm pretty much done with anything Audez'e. They're just too heavy and head-smothering. Maybe I'll just ask my older sister for the SR-007 back, assuming my BHSE ever ships. Which is assuming a lot.
I totally hear you about comfort.  I won't buy an Audez'e for that same reason.
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