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post #16 of 24
11/8/11 at 3:30pm
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Originally Posted by JLueken View Post

Hey fearless...believe it or not, I actually had my eye on the 540 before reading a lot about bad tube/Denon synergy.  What kind of music do you listen to?



Wow that is a hard question lol......I guess a mix of things from Radiohead to Classical to R &B (Hip Hop). I love the 540, I try new tubes in it all of the time and just changes the sound so much.

 

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post #17 of 24
11/8/11 at 3:34pm

The stock tube(ruby I think ) that comes with the 540 is too sterile for the Denons. I like the way the Mullard and the Tungsol sound with them.

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post #18 of 24
11/8/11 at 4:02pm
Thread Starter 

I know what you mean about the music types...as stated in the op, I primarily listen to progmetal so speed/dynamics are concerns (I know tube amps tend to be a little on the 'slower' side).  How would you say the 540 holds up there?

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post #19 of 24
11/8/11 at 4:15pm
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Also, have to ask...headphone output is on the back of the unit...I suppose it would only be a minor annoyance but still, who thought that was a good idea? blink.gif

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post #20 of 24
11/8/11 at 4:42pm

Yeah it is in the back, but at the quailty you get for the price it is a minor annoyance.  As far as being slow, I would say I do not recconize that characteristic at all with the Denons. I have an older Jasmine that does not mesh with the Denons at all but sounds golden with my Grados and my Beyers. The jack is in the back because they use the same casing as the phono amp.

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post #21 of 24
11/8/11 at 4:46pm
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Ah I suppose that makes sense after looking at both the headamp and the phono.  Man it sucks not being able to head to a hifi shop and take a listen to some different amps for myself.  So far I've heard nearly 100% positive reviews for the 540/Matrix M-Stage/Burson 160 (granted the 160 is quite a bit more expensive)...I suppose all 3 would be an option........very_evil_smiley.gif

 

nah probably shouldn't.....

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post #22 of 24
11/12/11 at 10:48am
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Did something a little unexpected last night...purchased a Meier Corda Opera amp/DAC from a fellow Head-Fier in the classifieds.  If anyone would be at all interested in my initial impressions, check this thread:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/518454/anyone-have-a-any-experience-between-bellari-ha540-class-a-tube-headphone-amp-or-the-schiit-asgard-down-to-these-two-amps-help-me-choose/15#post_7886979

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post #23 of 24
2/19/12 at 8:52am

I paired my D5000s with E9 for the office use. I think, this coupe is made in heaven. 

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post #24 of 24
4/4/12 at 4:02am

Someone from erji.net(Chinese Forum) Recommended Clarity Amp & M1HPA,Anyone have tried?

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