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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #30 on: February 21, 2015, 05:11:28 PM »

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RadioShack PN# 2740251 is what I'm talking about. Looking for one that might have better materials. I'm going to get the RS one just to see if it will work.
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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #31 on: March 04, 2015, 08:00:55 AM »

It's looking like I might never get my monoblocks fixed, and I kinda don't want a big stack of gear on the table anymore. I feel like I might be leaning back towards a compact setup. What would you guys recommend? For size reference, my dac (balanced) is roughly the size of a thin paperback book. Can I get anything nice in that form-factor-ish that isn't class D? I'd also be open to a dac/amp combo. Heck I'm open to class D, whatever, just looking for options.

I've tried the Emotiva MiniX but really didn't like it.
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Not sure if I like stuffing one hole or both holes. Tending toward one hole since both holes seems kinda ghey ~Purrin

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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #32 on: April 19, 2015, 12:32:00 PM »

Virtue Two.2?

I was thinking of getting a small amp and have taps made, but found that my HP amp was OK with 1500mw. Of course I probably don't know what I'm missing (and probably a good thing...for now) until I get something to connect into my "big" speaker amp in the near future.

BTW...I'm reading the mods on the HFM...gotta try the fuzzor...
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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #33 on: April 19, 2015, 05:00:06 PM »

There was a Virtue over at hf but the seller was asking way too much (especially considering the newer model was just released).

I did get a chance to try the NAD D3020 the other day. I was really impressed on initial listen. A lot of punch and sparkle, but after a few minutes it did start to feel a bit V-shaped. Unfortunately it only has digital inputs, so no telling if that's dac's fault or a combination with the amp. Still, I think I could live with that if I were to plunk down money on something of that form factor.
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Do you think there may be an acoustic leak from the jack hole? ~Tyll Hertsens

Not sure if I like stuffing one hole or both holes. Tending toward one hole since both holes seems kinda ghey ~Purrin

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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #34 on: April 21, 2015, 03:25:10 AM »

Unless you're inclined to a V shape signature, you might sooner or later get tired of it. I speak only as someone with mixed experience of "living with" limitations.

Firestone Audio (now FSA) has some small (cute) amps -- not sure if there are local places you can try them.
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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #35 on: April 21, 2015, 05:02:38 AM »

I've always been curious about the Firestone gear, but have never heard them. Them and Travagans were on my list early on, but I just never came across them.
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Not sure if I like stuffing one hole or both holes. Tending toward one hole since both holes seems kinda ghey ~Purrin

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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #36 on: April 21, 2015, 06:55:54 AM »

Fuzzors make sense on HE-6, but it makes even more sense to get rid of the whole dumb cups and even pads.
AKG K1000/Stax style mounting works. I'm preparing my laser cutter to make the necessary plastic parts.
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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #37 on: April 22, 2015, 06:36:42 AM »

Just had the HE-6 fuzzored, and...oh my.

I tried it with one side done initially, to compare with/without the fuzz. It's like somebody filed down the rough edges.

Next up: grill mod.

Question: the silk/fiberglass filling in external cup chamber (under the grill) -- is the consensus to remove that? place in the inside cup chamber? or just leave where I found them? or replace with something else (e.g., JM brand fiberglass as recommended for the T50RP mod)?
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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #38 on: April 22, 2015, 07:15:41 AM »

Get rid of everything on the rear. You don't even need a new grill, you can lightly stretch some nylons and snap it in place with the ring and trim off the excess.
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Re: HE-6 modding/amping thread
« Reply #39 on: April 22, 2015, 07:16:58 AM »

Actually one thing I did before was line the rear internal edge of the cup with acoustic foam. Not too sure if that made a noticeable difference or not.
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Do you think there may be an acoustic leak from the jack hole? ~Tyll Hertsens

Not sure if I like stuffing one hole or both holes. Tending toward one hole since both holes seems kinda ghey ~Purrin
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