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post #61 of 916
10/6/07 at 11:19am
The Headsix, according to Jan, uses the same op-amps as the Move, and my guess is the circuit is a simplified version of the Move's. However Jan did say that the Headsix will have no high-current mode , and the Move sounds better in high-current mode IMO.

That said, it's quite likely that the Headsix is going to sound fantastic.
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post #62 of 916
10/6/07 at 12:06pm
Great, superb. Thank you, Jan.
Please reserve one for me!
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post #63 of 916
10/6/07 at 12:11pm
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Originally Posted by Skylab View Post
The Headsix, according to Jan, uses the same op-amps as the Move, and my guess is the circuit is a simplified version of the Move's. However Jan did say that the Headsix will have no high-current mode , and the Move sounds better in high-current mode IMO.

That said, it's quite likely that the Headsix is going to sound fantastic.
Skylab, how does the Move in low current mode rank on your list then?
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post #64 of 916
10/6/07 at 12:49pm
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Originally Posted by Skylab View Post
The Headsix, according to Jan, uses the same op-amps as the Move, and my guess is the circuit is a simplified version of the Move's. However Jan did say that the Headsix will have no high-current mode , and the Move sounds better in high-current mode IMO.

That said, it's quite likely that the Headsix is going to sound fantastic.
The difference between low current and high current mode is primarily a question of the maximum power the amp can deliver into various loads. The actual sound signature of the amp should remain essentially the same. Of course there will be less available headroom in low current mode and therefore a difference in the quality of the sound may be perceivable, particularly with high impedance headphones under battery power. That being said, the HEADSIX is still capable of providing plenty of power and as a small portable headphone amplifier with typically low impedance street cans, should be the bargain of the century.
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post #65 of 916
10/6/07 at 2:42pm
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Originally Posted by koto-in View Post
The difference between low current and high current mode is primarily a question of the maximum power the amp can deliver into various loads. The actual sound signature of the amp should remain essentially the same. Of course there will be less available headroom in low current mode and therefore a difference in the quality of the sound may be perceivable, particularly with high impedance headphones under battery power. That being said, the HEADSIX is still capable of providing plenty of power and as a small portable headphone amplifier with typically low impedance street cans, should be the bargain of the century.
Do you think my e500s will sound great with it?
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post #66 of 916
10/6/07 at 3:45pm
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Do you think my e500s will sound great with it?
low impedance, high sensitivity - perfect for the HEADSIX.
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post #67 of 916
10/6/07 at 4:14pm
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low impedance, high sensitivity - perfect for the HEADSIX.
Thanks Koto-in
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post #68 of 916
10/6/07 at 4:22pm
Seem like a GREAT deal since the DAC portion of the Move is said to suck anyway! That is super sweet. If i hadnt bought a D1 lately i would have taken one for sure. The 15$ contribution to head-fi is also very encouraging. Kudos Dr.Meier!
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post #69 of 916
10/6/07 at 4:59pm
Couldn't help myself and paypal'd the money. Jan promptly emailed back after transaction was completed, stating that it'll take 10 days to arrive. And also, he would like an email reply to see when I receive the amp--that was different--it gives me the impression that he actually cares about each sale.
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post #70 of 916
10/6/07 at 5:35pm
Wow, thats small.

Darned that I'm broke atm, could've bought one too.

Damn you head-fi once again!
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post #71 of 916
10/6/07 at 6:41pm
Low current...I guess 250ohms is out of the question then

Too bad, this is such a great looking amp.
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post #72 of 916
10/6/07 at 6:54pm
I'm in. From the description, and based on head-fi reviews of the MOVE, it looks to be a nice little amp.. it'll be one of those things I carry around with me all the time (along with my laptop and iPod Nano). It's really amazing how small these things are becoming.

Feels good to be supporting Head-Fi as well.
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post #73 of 916
10/6/07 at 8:05pm
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Originally Posted by shomie911 View Post
Low current...I guess 250ohms is out of the question then

Too bad, this is such a great looking amp.
Yeah... I would get it as an upgrade for my GoVibe V6, to use with my HD580's when they arrive.

But the HD580's are 300 ohm so.... It's probably out
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post #74 of 916
10/6/07 at 10:19pm
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Originally Posted by fraseyboy View Post
Yeah... I would get it as an upgrade for my GoVibe V6, to use with my HD580's when they arrive.

But the HD580's are 300 ohm so.... It's probably out
I had the same concern with my 250 ohm Beyer 880s and here is what Jan said:

> if the headsix comes only in low current, does ths mean it can drve my IEMs but not my 250 ohm Beyer 880?

"No, the amp has enough power to drive the DT880 unless you're
a real headbanger."
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post #75 of 916
10/6/07 at 10:22pm
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Originally Posted by AnaKinDV8 View Post
I had the same concern with my 250 ohm Beyer 880s and here is what Jan said:

> if the headsix comes only in low current, does ths mean it can drve my IEMs but not my 250 ohm Beyer 880?

"No, the amp has enough power to drive the DT880 unless you're
a real headbanger."
That's great news, Thanks AnaKinDV8!

I had already started looking elsewhere for an amp, guess I'll have to scrounge up some money for this
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