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post #166 of 175
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Thanks for the idea, Asr, but I have never liked closed headphones. 
They're not exactly closed. And they certainly don't sound like closed headphones.
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I recently listened to the HD800s and the LCD 3s.  The 800s were MUCH more to my taste.  Now I want to figure out a set up to go with the HD 800s--amp, dac, and cables.  I'd like the whole thing to be portable and preferably balanced.  I want to avoid sibilance, but I don't want to lose any of the 800s clarity and soundstage.  Any suggestions?

post #168 of 175
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Originally Posted by sonictransducer View Post

I recently listened to the HD800s and the LCD 3s.  The 800s were MUCH more to my taste.  Now I want to figure out a set up to go with the HD 800s--amp, dac, and cables.  I'd like the whole thing to be portable and preferably balanced.  I want to avoid sibilance, but I don't want to lose any of the 800s clarity and soundstage.  Any suggestions?

iPod>RSA71B>Blue Dragon Balanced Cables.

Previously I've tried the Rx3-B but its just slightly more treble friendly for the HD800s.
Am awaiting a CLAS-dB and will let you know what it adds to my RSA rig.
post #169 of 175

Just got the HD800 today. Highly, highly recommend this combination of gear.

 

 

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Just got the HD800 today. Highly, highly recommend this combination of gear.


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Nice picture!
Never heard the BHA-1, but I can vouch for the BDA-2 smily_headphones1.gif
post #171 of 175
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Originally Posted by sonictransducer View Post

I recently listened to the HD800s and the LCD 3s.  The 800s were MUCH more to my taste.  Now I want to figure out a set up to go with the HD 800s--amp, dac, and cables.  I'd like the whole thing to be portable and preferably balanced.  I want to avoid sibilance, but I don't want to lose any of the 800s clarity and soundstage.  Any suggestions?


>>>>iPod>RSA71B>Blue Dragon Balanced Cables.

>>>>Previously I've tried the Rx3-B but its just slightly more treble friendly for the HD800s.
>>>>Am awaiting a CLAS-dB and will let you know what it adds to my RSA rig.

 

Many thanks for the recommendation.  Do you think the CLAS-dB/RSA71B combo would be better than just getting an RSA Intruder?  I'm sure the CLAS is a better DAC than what you'd get with the intruder, but I thought there might be an advantage to having fewer components, and hence fewer cables and connections between components.  Or does having a better DAC trump that consideration?

post #172 of 175
I don't think the Intruder can work as a DAC with idevices.

Got the CLAS -dB and I must say the improvement is significant. The balanced input into the 71B takes it to another level in terms of resolution, clarity and soundstage.
Absolutely no unwanted sibilance with HD800s.

Will report back after 50hrs of burn in of the CLAS-dB
post #173 of 175

That's good to know.  Thanks for your impressions.  I'll be interested to know how they burn in.

post #174 of 175

Currently using the Oppo BDP-105 feeding XLR to the Schiit Mjolnir.  It sounds terrific with the LCD-2, LCD-3 and HD800.  Bonus:  I can listen to the HD800 and LCD-2/3 at the same time because the outputs are active simultaneously.  I find the LCD-2 a bit harder to drive than the LCD-3, curiously.  Before I had the Schiit I was considering selling the HD800, but either the amp quality or being driven balanced (or both) really helps the HD800 with bass quality and overall smoother sound.  Soon I will try the HD580/600/650 with this amp to see how far it takes them.  I felt the Mjolnir drives the HE-500 decently, but my FirstWatt F1 improved the sound of that headphone, and especially the HE-6 (and of course, my AKG K1000). P.S.  While I felt the LCD-3 was better than the LCD-2 in most regards it was not worth the extra $1K for me, so the LCD-2 is here to stay with the HD800.  The comfort factor of the HD800 may eventually negate the need for the LCD-2, but MAN that headphone LOVES Opeth... atsmile.gif

 

Apologies for the rambling post, but I have been enjoying headphone listening again and missed this community!
 

post #175 of 175

I had the pleasure of having the Cavalli Liquid Gold, the LAu, for a few days.  I doubt there is a better amp for the LCD's or the 800's that this.  Yes it is expensive and yes they are limited production.  Worth every penny if you've got it.

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