Best end-game SS amp for Sennheiser HD800
May 28, 2016 at 3:33 AM Post #2 of 15
I can only compare the last two, since I own both. The GS-X Mk II is more transparent and more neutral, with blacker backgrounds. The Taurus is not far behind, but the GS-X Mk II is worth the extra.
 
Jun 3, 2016 at 4:10 AM Post #5 of 15
Schiit Ragnarok?
 
Cavalli Liquid Crimson?
 
Jun 4, 2016 at 4:34 AM Post #6 of 15
I won't tell you which I voted, but of course there are better ones... only no one wants to buy my stuff so I can buy the better stuff.
 
Jun 4, 2016 at 7:08 PM Post #7 of 15
I have both the Headamp GS-X MkII and the Questyle CMA800R.   I feel that the GS-X MkII is by far the better amp for the HD800, although the Questyle is still very good -- good enough that I decided to keep it for another system.   One caveat is that the GS-X is a fully balanced amp (and I do use it in this mode), whereas you have to have 2 Questyle amps if you want to go balanced.  For this reason I couldn't say whether a dual-mono Questyle set up would in fact approach or even equal the GS-X or not.  However I still think the GS-X MkII is so good that it's probably unlikely that this would be the case.   I have no comment on the Taurus since I've never heard it.  
 
Jan 4, 2018 at 1:59 PM Post #9 of 15
Unless you can get an Eddie Current Black Widow you are better off with tubes. Even the EC fans say their tube amps best the Black Widow.
 
Apr 21, 2018 at 8:14 PM Post #13 of 15
Airist Heron 5 brings out the best out of the HD800. The HD800's soundstage width combined with the Heron 5's soundstage depth is magical.
 
Apr 21, 2018 at 10:57 PM Post #14 of 15
Zana Deux Super or other Eddie Current offerings are what I'd recommend. Just spent 3 days at AXPONA with headamps, cavallis, woos, and none of them were compelling, especially at some of the elevated price points.
 
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