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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #510 on: August 18, 2014, 06:05:21 PM »
Quote from: thegunner100 on August 18, 2014, 05:17:16 PM
Maybe a used Virtue ONE? The older versions would have certainly cost less than $400.

Good suggestion.. was there ample play on the pot w/ the 560's hooked up to the binding posts?  excessive noise floor and/or gain issues?
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #511 on: August 18, 2014, 10:38:21 PM »
Yep, the pot starts at 9'oclock and goes all the way around. Usable range is about 9-12 for me, and can get pretty loud. There was no floor noise surprisingly with the 130w PSU and no gain issues. If you stick with the stock 65w PSU you'll have even more volume to play around with but I don't think the SQ will be as good. The battery PSU is also an option instead of the 130w, which will open up more options for headphone uses since batteries tend to be quieter.

There's one here for $350 shipped with the stock PSU. Good deal considering the price for a new one now is $500.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #512 on: August 19, 2014, 05:23:11 AM »
Quote from: FlySweep on August 18, 2014, 04:36:03 PM
For under $400, is there a better desktop amp for the HE-560 than the Vali?  If so, I'd appreciate recommendations.

FWIW, I didn't care too much for the Vali + HE500 combo. Made them sound a bit thin and strained. HE560 may be different. I'm sure you could find a better amp for them in your budget. I run my orthos from a vintage Sansui 5000A. Perhaps colored and warm, but, whatever...I like it. Gives them balls and makes them sound more effortless!
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #513 on: August 19, 2014, 06:00:15 AM »
500 is a rather different animal from the 560.  Vali would never be a good idea with a 500 imo.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #514 on: August 19, 2014, 06:44:13 AM »
Well then, there you go! But do you not think he could do better with his budget? (I do like the Vali a lot, BTW.)
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #515 on: August 19, 2014, 07:44:38 AM »
Quote from: FlySweep on August 18, 2014, 04:36:03 PM
For under $400, is there a better desktop amp for the HE-560 than the Vali?  If so, I'd appreciate recommendations.

http://violectric-usa.com/headphone-amplifiers/g103-s what about this ? :)
Nobody cares about Garage 1217 ember project here ? 

A used meier concerto would be my first choice for a HE500 though :)
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #516 on: August 19, 2014, 02:35:02 PM »
Alright Gents...I only have the money for 1 piece of upgraded gear right now, and here's my debate.

Current:  HRT MSII --> Asgard 1 --> DT880

Option 1: Replace the Asgard 1 with a Valhalla 2.  I know that the DT880 sounds like a brand new headphone on the original Valhalla, so this would be a pretty significant sonic upgrade.

Option 2: Replace the DT880 with the HE-400i.  I've heard the HE-500 and adore it.  Many are saying that the 400i is similar and I should get a chance to hear it sometime in September.

Cast your votes!  Or ignore this entirely and tell me to go in an completely new direction.  I'm open to ideas.

 :)p3
« Last Edit: August 19, 2014, 06:36:09 PM by Skyline »
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #517 on: August 19, 2014, 02:49:34 PM »
90% of the time when faced with a decision like this... I go with the headphone upgrade. In this case, I would definitely go with the HE-400i even without hearing it. HFM has showed good promise with their new single-sided HE-560, so if that is any indication I would go for it. Those Beyers.. gots to go.

Option #2!  :)p1
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #518 on: August 19, 2014, 02:53:22 PM »
Option #2 since I'm waiting for the he-400i as well.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #519 on: August 19, 2014, 02:54:19 PM »
Quote from: Greed on August 19, 2014, 02:49:34 PM
90% of the time when faced with a decision like this... I go with the headphone upgrade. In this case, I would definitely go with the HE-400i even without hearing it. HFM has showed good promise with their new single-sided HE-560, so if that is any indication I would go for it. Those Beyers.. gots to go.

Option #2!  :)p1
Thanks for the vote.  I'm assuming this is the way it will lean, but I thought I'd throw it out there anyway.

As an aside, have you heard "those Beyers" with an OTL tube amp?  It's not a bad combo at all.
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