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post #121 of 2756
9/18/06 at 9:17pm
folks, just an update from Dan re the status of these amps, and also clarification of the pwr cord question.

Friday he wrote:
"The production run is going fine and we're still looking at Heed sending
the Canamp order at the end of this month. We'll need to allow for
travel time and also for it to clear customs before we can fill all the
orders.
Please note that the power chord issue was just me. I misspoke and that
the current units, as the older models all have captive power cords. "

and then yesterday he said:
"I heard from our importer/distributor and the word
is, we're on-track with the end of month ship date from Heed in Hungary.
This still keeps things a little bit "out there" into around the 2nd
week in October."
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post #122 of 2756
9/18/06 at 9:20pm
I just ordered one today from Dan. He told me the same.
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post #123 of 2756
9/18/06 at 9:28pm
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Originally Posted by vorlon1
As to the price I suggest you get in touch with Dan as referenced in some other posts as he may be giving Head-fiers some discount off the retail price, which I think is around $400.00. Someone correct me about the price if I am wrong on that. I believe they are all the US version electrically.
The head-fi price is $340 plus shipping, at least today it was, but the retail is $400. If you email him, just tell him you're a member on this forum.
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post #124 of 2756
9/18/06 at 9:35pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by boomana
The head-fi price is $340 plus shipping, at least today it was, but the retail is $400. If you email him, just tell him you're a member on this forum.
When is the Friday mini-meet at John's? I could take my Heed and you as well as the rest could listen to it. I really like the amp and those who have heard it (PinkFloyd and Vorlon1) do as well. Hope you enjoy it.
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post #125 of 2756
9/18/06 at 9:57pm
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo
When is the Friday mini-meet at John's? I could take my Heed and you as well as the rest could listen to it. I really like the amp and those who have heard it (PinkFloyd and Vorlon1) do as well. Hope you enjoy it.
when you head up here to ATL be sure to bring it along.
-greg
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post #126 of 2756
9/18/06 at 10:49pm
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo
When is the Friday mini-meet at John's? I could take my Heed and you as well as the rest could listen to it. I really like the amp and those who have heard it (PinkFloyd and Vorlon1) do as well. Hope you enjoy it.
Hi. I didn't think you could do Fridays. This is good news!!! I'll break out my cookie recipes Now that I've actually ordered the Heed, I'd like to wait until it arrives. From what I gathered from Dan today, it will be anywhere from 2-4 weeks, right in time for my b-day...nice for me. I'm expecting Darth Beyers in pretty Koa about the same time. I wouldn't mind celebrating all of it with dueling Heeds, a nice heaphone selection, plus cookies and beer. Did you sell your 340s yet? John...we'll be invading your home....start making beer!!!
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post #127 of 2756
9/19/06 at 10:48am
mrarroyo,

if I don't want inconvenient from tube-amp
Heed is the best choice for me ?
I only want to use with Grado or Alessandro MS-Pro
I just know about special price for Head-fi member
it's a very good news
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post #128 of 2756
9/19/06 at 11:02am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by phergus_25
when you head up here to ATL be sure to bring it along.
-greg
Ok, I will when I go which is aroung the end of December early January.

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This is good news!!! I'll break out my cookie recipes
Yes, cookies and beer.


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Heed is the best choice for me ?
The Heed is a wonderful sounding SS amp which pairs very well with many cans including the Grados. At about half the cost of a Mapletree it is a heck of a bargain. I still prefer the Mapletree but the Heed gives it a run for its money.
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post #129 of 2756
9/19/06 at 11:19pm
totally OT but Miguel and Vicky this Friday will work for me about 7ish at least we can post heed amp impressions.
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post #130 of 2756
9/20/06 at 10:22am
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Originally Posted by jp11801
totally OT but Miguel and Vicky this Friday will work for me about 7ish at least we can post heed amp impressions.
I might be able to make it for a short visit, but won't have time for baking. I'll know more tomorrow morning. Mid-term grades are due and the grading program has been down all year. If they can't get it up and running (which looks doubtful), I'll be pulling out my trusty calculator and working through the next few nights (I have 147 students).
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post #131 of 2756
9/20/06 at 2:51pm
I've just received an email from Heed about the CanAmp.

I initially sent an email to the Austrian distributor (and a few others in Europe) that was then routed to Heed by the distributor to see if there was a distributor/retailer in Portugal.
There isn't (like I hadn't already knew) and I was told that I can order one directly from them and receive a 15% discount over the retail price (since I won't be dealing with any retailers in between). And, in addition they even include free shipping!!

I'm really inclined to take on their offer (€298) which includes a 3-year warranty and a 30-day money back guarantee. Heck, I haven't even received my first amp yet (HeadFive) and I'm already considering buying another one!

I was also considering the Dared MP5 since it seems to have been discontinued and I've received some quotes with good discounts (€220+shipping) but I believe the CanAmp should be superior. Anyone compared the MP5 with CanAmp already?
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post #132 of 2756
9/20/06 at 3:54pm
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Originally Posted by smartins
Anyone compared the MP5 with CanAmp already?
I own an MP5 and was able to borrow a Heed for a week. The Heed is a very clear sounding, detailed amp with a very sweet sounding high end. No harshness, vocals are very good, slightly forward, but balanced with the overall presentation. The Dared is more powerful and has greater impact (the impact of the Heed is fine, The Dared is very powerful) but is not as sweet or detailed as the Heed. The Dared is very clear and excellent soounding on its own merit, it has the smooth tube sound, but no tube bloat or euphonic coloration. With the tubes I put in it (Sovtek 12 AX 7 LPS, it is closer to a solid state clarity than a tube lushness. So, these two sound quite different, while both having their own virtues.
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post #133 of 2756
9/20/06 at 7:06pm
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Originally Posted by vorlon1
I own an MP5 and was able to borrow a Heed for a week. The Heed is a very clear sounding, detailed amp with a very sweet sounding high end. No harshness, vocals are very good, slightly forward, but balanced with the overall presentation. The Dared is more powerful and has greater impact (the impact of the Heed is fine, The Dared is very powerful) but is not as sweet or detailed as the Heed. The Dared is very clear and excellent soounding on its own merit, it has the smooth tube sound, but no tube bloat or euphonic coloration. With the tubes I put in it (Sovtek 12 AX 7 LPS, it is closer to a solid state clarity than a tube lushness. So, these two sound quite different, while both having their own virtues.
What about these two compared with the HeadFive? I beleive you said once that you prefer the sound of the MP5 to the HeadFive... I have a H5 on the way but the urge to get the CanAmp and/or the MP5 is getting bigger.... But in the end I only want to keep two amps at most.
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post #134 of 2756
9/20/06 at 7:16pm
I prefer both of these over the Headfive.
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post #135 of 2756
9/20/06 at 8:26pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by jp11801
totally OT but Miguel and Vicky this Friday will work for me about 7ish at least we can post heed amp impressions.

I will have to confirm tomorrow, my mother in law is in the hospital and I just might not be able to make it. However I will know for sure tomorrow. Heck I may have my new DT990 in.
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