Amp/dac for disappointed HD800 owner - Page 11

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Originally Posted by runswithaliens 

 

I wouldn't trust a review from anyone who spends this kind of money on cables: "AKG K701's modified to use about 15 feet of Audio Note AN-SPx speaker cable which, at last count, cost at least $1K per meter".

Who spent $1000 on a headphone cable?

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Originally Posted by jc9394 

 

Who spent $1000 on a headphone cable?

Nobody. The reviewer says the cable uses "15 feet" of cable that "cost at least $1K per meter".  That would make it a FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR HEADPHONE CABLE!  Meanwhile respected Professional Studio Engineers say if you are paying more than $10/foot for cable you are throwing away your money. But this thread isn't about cables or reviews where the author seems to be bragging about how expensive their equipment is... Cheers.

Just to add to this thread I have just received the Meier Corda Jazz and connected it with the Audiolab M-Dac and not getting any real joy out of the combination. Wondering if I made a mistake buying the Corda Jazz. The soundstage i am getting on the HD800 is narrow and not as expansive as maybe the AKG K702. Instrument separation is also sub-par. The performance I am getting out of this setup would be OK if it was the HD 650.

Glenn's OTL has got some nice reviews lately about how well it matches the HD800 and T1.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/600110/2359glenn-studio/2205

Which one is the best for me: Phonitor or Bryston BHA-1 (balanced) with HD-800? I am very analytical and I just want to have best reproduction.

Thanks ;)

i think the bryston would be slightly brighter and more analytical while the phonitor will be more neutral, i could be wrong though, haven't heard them. the phonitor is supposed to be a really nice amp with hd 800 and u can always play with the crossfeed and other options it has.

Love my HD800 with Woo WA22 using Cardas balanced cables.  Just had to find the right tubes.