Fearless1
Headphoneus Supremus
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It took about 30 amps until I found the J2, perfect synergy to these ears. Hope you enjoy the pairing as much as I do.
I just received my J2 today and got it installed. I'm liking what I hear so far. What preamp are you using with your J2?It took about 30 amps until I found the J2, perfect synergy to these ears. Hope you enjoy the pairing as much as I do.
Excellent find! I have to agree with everything that Steve describes about the HE-6/J2 synergy. The best part about the J2 is it makes all of my transducers preform like that. Audiophile Ambrosia is a excellent description for the J2.Just did a quick search and stumbled over this:
"The Hifiman HE-6 planar-magnetic headphones (similar operating principal as Magnepan speakers) can be hooked directly to any power amp, so I couldn’t help but try the headphones with the J2. Wow, the sound was oh-so transparent, definitely on par with Stax electrostatic headphones. But the J2/HE-6 combination was vastly more dynamic and the bass kicked harder than any ‘stat phones I’ve ever tried. The HE-6 is one of the most open-sounding headphones around, and the J2 only seemed to enhance that quality. Soundstage width and depth on Brian Eno’s Small Craft on a Milk Sea CD were truly expansive. My only reservation was the bass. Other amps generated gutsier drive and more low-end oomph than the J2 did with the HE-6." (Quote by Steve Guttenberg)
http://www.tonepublications.com/review/first-watt-j2-power-amplifier/
As always, this is (also) just one guys opinion...
It not only pairs well with the HE-6, but all of my other headphones and speakers too. It's like no other amp I've had the pleasure of listening too. Kudos to Nelson Pass for such a great piece of audio gear.I've been raving about the J2 for a while now and I'm glad everyone can appreciate how good the pairing with HE-6 is.
It not only pairs well with the HE-6, but all of my other headphones and speakers too. It's like no other amp I've had the pleasure of listening too. Kudos to Nelson Pass for such a great piece of audio gear.
Now I just need to find a preamp that will pair well with it.
I'd love to, but my pocketbook and wife will not approve.Get a DAVE and run it with Crossfeed level 3 directly into the J2 as a DAC/Preamp
I'd love to, but my pocketbook and wife will not approve.
I've tried the Sonica and it is a so so preamp with the J2. I haven't tried the iDSD, but the input and output will not fit my needs. I'm using my Musical Fidelity M6sis preout right now and it works well. I want to find a pre that has quite a few options like the Freya. Another member on head-fi said that the Freya is lackluster. I ordered a Freya and should have it next week hopefully. If I don't like it I can send it back.You cant use the Sonica or iDSD directly as preamp?