HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone - Page 535

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Originally Posted by bobnfrances 

Hi

Do you know of anyone that would let me listen to their HE-6's in the L.A. or Orange County area?  The factory said they don't have any demos.   I'm new to this & don't want to buy anything expensive as the HiFi MAN HE-6 unless I listen to them first.

 

Could you lead me in the right direction?

 

Thanks,

Bob

Search around in this subforum to see if there's anyone near you: http://www.head-fi.org/f/24/local-regional-head-fi-meets-parties-get-togethers

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Originally Posted by Dr. Roberts 

 

 

 

Have you by chance heard the Bakoon Amp-11R powering the HE-6 and if so, could you briefly state the differences between the two Bakoon amps.

Sorry, unfortunetly I never had chance to try them :)

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Originally Posted by TheMiddleSky 

Sorry, unfortunetly I never had chance to try them :)

Thanks.......not many in the States have heard either one. I prefer the Amp-11R paired with the LCD-3 and the HE-6 with my 55W into 8 ohms tubed speaker amp.

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Originally Posted by Dr. Roberts 

 

Thanks.......not many in the States have heard either one. I prefer the Amp-11R paired with the LCD-3 and the HE-6 with my 55W into 8 ohms tubed speaker amp.

Nah, that's sound interesting :)

Today I also tried HE6 via speaker ouput of 7511 MK3 (15w x 2), then plug to Hifiman's HE-Adapter. Actually I still prefer the sound that coming from headphone output of 5210 MK3, I think the myth that say bigger power = better sound for HE6 isn't 100% a truth after all.

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Originally Posted by TheMiddleSky 

Nah, that's sound interesting :)

 

 I think the myth that say bigger power = better sound for HE6 isn't 100% a truth after all.

My comment was not so much intended to enter the power vs. current fray on this thread, although I tend to agree with you, but to make the point that I prefer tubes with the HE-6 and SS with the Audezes.

Hey guys, 

I'm planning to build a humble system with the He-6 + t-amp. I'm gonna travel again in 10 months so I can't really invest in those monstrous vintage receiver/speaker amp (plus back home, we have tons of vintage pow amp/receiver compare to where I live now). I got some questions about cable terminating and stuff.

How should I terminate the speaker tap cable? I haven't build my own stereo system for like 10 years, but I remember there's spade plug and banana plug, also the binding post/push terminal. So for most t-amp these days should I get the spade or banana plug? If I want to try vintage stuff I must order another adapter with just the wire (for binding post/push terminal, coz I remember my ancient Pioneer receiver got these push terminals)

Any tips on where to get this adapter made cheap in UK is also much appreciated 

I use this.  Show it to Frank at Toxic cable - he can make it.

@Jack

Is this amp one of Nelson Pass designs?

Yes it sure is--late seventies early 80's--I use to own his top of the line SA 1 100lb all Class A Monoblocks--wish I still had them...

Jack

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Originally Posted by jackiedh 

Well I just pulled out an old Threshold CAS 1 75 wpc Stasis amp I had forgotten I had and Oh My Lord another step up the never ending quest with these He 6's--

 

Some serious Bass and overall sweetness & fullness across the whole frequency range--Totally amazing--

 

And this is the original amp no work done to it!!!

 

So the Quest goes on.......

 

Though I can't imagine the He 6 getting any better---BUT...........

 

Jack

One of the best amps Nelson Pass ever designed. Heard that amp in the 80's. Excellent kit. I bet they sound fantastic.

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Originally Posted by Happy Camper 


Oh baby.......I'd say that would be a perfect tube amp from a power standpoint.

Hey Jack, do you notice a harshness or strained highs on them.

Absolutely not-He6--CAS 1---smooth as silk--wide open soundstage--deep deep tight clean bass--Wonderful....

By the way I am using Audeze Vegan Pads on my HE 6's

By far the best I have heard them on the gear I have!!

Jack

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Originally Posted by jackiedh 

Absolutely not-He6--CAS 1---smooth as silk--wide open soundstage--deep deep tight clean bass--Wonderful....

 

By the way I am using Audeze Vegan Pads on my HE 6's

 

By far the best I have heard them on the gear I have!!

 

Jack

A couple of informative pictures of the HE-6 with the Vegan pads - pleeeeeease? ...

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Originally Posted by LarsHP 
 

What you think about your Ref 7.1?  Can you describe it?