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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #130 on: November 27, 2014, 11:41:10 AM »

Well, an easy very low-cost option would be the Schitt Vali.
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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #131 on: November 30, 2014, 08:30:58 PM »

Ok

Tried some amps yesterday at our french meet. Very brief listens in non otimal conditions  so these impressions are very questionnable.

- EC 445 : Space - immediate feeling of improved soundstage . More sparkle in the treble than my Sonett . Associated wit a Metrum Hex . listened very briefly unfortunately.. Marvey that's a 445 you've seen before ;)



- Schitt Mjolnir : Not bad at all . i was afraid of harshness but that was surprisingly good to my ears.  Love the bass Slam of the SS Amp . I miss it on all tube amps I've heard or owned. not much more to say . only few minutes spent with the amp.
- Headamp GSX-MK2 : Mother of god.  p:8  GSX/HD800 combo is the pinnacle of Analytical listening I guess.  Lot of Slam on all registers . Especially great bass. Piercing/sharp treble but no in a so bad way. great dynamics . the amp impressed me but I would never live with that. i would only listen to classical and even with Classical it's too much for my ears. very sharp sound.  I spent more time with the headamp and my own music .

My Sonett offer the smoother and the more intimate listening experience with the HD800
 
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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #132 on: December 01, 2014, 04:36:45 AM »

Sorrodje:

Your take on the mojo gives me some hope. I received the balanced HD 800 cable from massdrop on Saturday. I had shied away from the Mojo and the 800 combo purely on other people's reviews but that's not the Changstar way is it? Time to try this combo out.
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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #133 on: December 01, 2014, 09:13:02 AM »

Forgot to talk about Meier amps. Those deserve more attention from hd800 owners. Especially the jazz.
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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #134 on: December 01, 2014, 10:39:28 AM »

Forgot to talk about Meier amps. Those deserve more attention from hd800 owners. Especially the jazz. I'd pick the jazz.

What impressed you about the Jazz...and what DAC did you use?
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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #135 on: December 01, 2014, 01:12:24 PM »



Nothing impressed me. I'm not so persuaded that impressive amps are our best friends for long time listening.

 I owned the jazz several month ago so I was afraid to be disappointed. That's not the case and I could still live with the Meier corda jazz now. Both classic and jazz are transparent amps. No warmth. No harshness. Not sound of its own indeed. I really can't tell you if it's bright or warm.

Can't really say more from a short listening. We used the amps from my caiman mkII and the Meier daccord.

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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #136 on: December 01, 2014, 06:37:29 PM »

Have been using the Liquid Glass for  about 4 weeks now. IMO Pairs very well with HD 800, Quite smooth yet no treble roll-off, extended treble with a nice tone, good depth, layering & separation.This is the perfect marriage of SS & Tubes. The versatility of this amp is amazing, The ability to tune the sound by rolling 6SN7's is    :-DD .  Amongst the 6SN7's I have tried (haven't tried all so far, see my profile for my collection of 6SN7's) the following pair very well with HD 800:

     Ken Rad 6SNTGT 
    Sylvania 6SN7W Short Bottle
    B65 Metal Base
    Mullard CV 181
    TS BGRP 6SNTGT - This  headbang
    Sylvania Bad Boy 6SN7GT (1952)
    Fivre 6SN7GT
    Brimar 6SN7GT
 

Having so much fun rolling
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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #137 on: December 01, 2014, 09:46:08 PM »

I always thought that amp must be a tube-rolling, great HD800 amp.  And you have an excellent bunch of tubes, sir!!  :)p1
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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #138 on: December 01, 2014, 10:05:45 PM »

Have been using the Liquid Glass for  about 4 weeks now. IMO Pairs very well with HD 800, Quite smooth yet no treble roll-off, extended treble with a nice tone, good depth, layering & separation.This is the perfect marriage of SS & Tubes. The versatility of this amp is amazing, The ability to tune the sound by rolling 6SN7's is    :-DD .  Amongst the 6SN7's I have tried (haven't tried all so far, see my profile for my collection of 6SN7's) the following pair very well with HD 800:

     Ken Rad 6SNTGT 
    Sylvania 6SN7W Short Bottle
    B65 Metal Base
    Mullard CV 181
    TS BGRP 6SNTGT - This  headbang
    Sylvania Bad Boy 6SN7GT (1952)
    Fivre 6SN7GT
    Brimar 6SN7GT
 

Having so much fun rolling


Yep, one of my favorites.  Congrats.  TS BGRP is definitely great with the HD800.
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Re: Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800
« Reply #139 on: January 12, 2015, 12:33:36 PM »

Hi Gents

 ahoy
Has anyone in here tried either Auralic taurus or Hdvd800 with HD800?
I respect your opinions more than the hype from head-fi  :vomit:

Im asking because i was stupid enough to sell My Hd800 with Questyle cma800r to purchased 009,
Well now i miss Them and are lookin to get HD800 or maybe LCD3.

Just not sure yet as i feel HD800 Can be to Bright, but thats what you get if you want does lovely details.
Audeze are not worth there asking Price, but i love the non fatiguing Sound, but afraid that its very lacking in details.
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