[SecretAgent]

Speaking of spare parts, for my the HD800S, within the last month, I bought a....

• 4-Pin XLR balanced cable
• Spare Headband
• Spare set of Earpads

The only one of immediate use is the balanced XLR cable (received today), as I was using a Geekria XLR 4Pin to 4.4mm Balanced Plug Adapter I got from Amazon for $35 bucks...


The adapter turns the 4.4 balanced connector into a 4-Pin XLR connector. Worked well, and is good quality, but I couldn't tell if it was altering the signal, plus, I wanted a spare OEM cable anyway, this the balanced choice. A bit expensive, but I wanted it.



Don't need the headband and earpads now as my phones are only two months old; just want to have them around when I do.

boss

 

[Slim1970]

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SuperbestAudioFriends has put a lot of effort into figuring out the best amps for the HD800S. You might want to look there. The best I have personally heard is one of the eddie currents and a donald north amp ( but I forget the exact models). The EC isn't made anymore. DNA is pricey and I am happy with the Icon audio.

For dacs, but I don't think they make anywhere near as much difference as the transducer and amp. But generally I have found r2r dacs better match the HD800S. I am quite happy with the Schiit Gugnir multibit. I thought their yggy was a teeny weeny bit better, but not worth the 1000 eur extra. But I am not sure the Gugnir was really worth the extra either It's a great dac, but dacs just don't matter as much as many people say. Of course the more resolving a headphone is the more you can hear the dac... Yet, if it comes down to it, it's much better to buy better headphones and then a better amp, in that order before obsessing about the dac.

I have the Eddie Current Aficionado and a Yggy. The combo is superb with my HD800S's

 

[TYATYA]

Speaking of spare parts, for my the HD800S, within the last month, I bought a....

• 4-Pin XLR balanced cable
• Spare Headband
• Spare set of Earpads

The only one of immediate use is the balanced XLR cable (received today), as I was using a Geekria XLR 4Pin to 4.4mm Balanced Plug Adapter I got from Amazon for $35 bucks...


The adapter turns the 4.4 balanced connector into a 4-Pin XLR connector. Worked well, and is good quality, but I couldn't tell if it was altering the signal, plus, I wanted a spare OEM cable anyway, this the balanced choice. A bit expensive, but I wanted it.



Don't need the headband and earpads now as my phones are only two months old; just want to have them around when I do.

Geekria has lamb skin pad toon and it sounds good. Im using a pair

 

[SecretAgent]

Folks, my levels of fomo of premium gear increased exponentially since I joint the community

 

[Whazzzup]

Folks, my levels of fomo of premium gear increased exponentially since I joint the community

welcome to head fi

 

[SecretAgent]

Folks, I desperately need a large amount of money to spend on things that I don't really need nor understand but can't live without them

 

[SecretAgent]

welcome to head fi

Ty sir

 

[alxw0w]

Folks, I desperately need a large amount of money to spend on things that I don't really need nor understand but can't live without them

But you seem to be fine with that.

 

[chesebert]

Folks, I desperately need a large amount of money to spend on things that I don't really need nor understand but can't live without them

This section of the forum is more like audiophile upper middle class; the rich folks hang out at Whatsbest

 

[SecretAgent]

But you seem to be fine with that.

What can I do?

 

[SecretAgent]

This section of the forum is more like audiophile upper middle class; the rich folks hang out at Whatsbest

That seems to be the case

 

[sygnus21]

This section of the forum is more like audiophile upper middle class; the rich folks hang out at Whatsbest

Exactly.... https://www.whatsbestforum.com/

Anyway....

Folks, I desperately need a large amount of money to spend on things that I don't really need nor understand but can't live without them

I find this statement is like someone going a Hi-End audio forum and complaining things cost too much. Oh, wait.... ^^^

 

[SecretAgent]

I don't complain about things being expensive, I honestly think they are pricey because they are exceptionally good. I complain about the effort that I have to make in order to be able to purchase those beloved items... but again, it is what it is, that's life

 

[shabta]

I don't complain about things being expensive, I honestly think they are pricey because they are exceptionally good. I complain about the effort that I have to make in order to be able to purchase those beloved items... but again, it is what it is, that's life

I thought you decided to get an audeze and pair it with your mojo2 and be done 4 life

 

[SecretAgent]

I haven't decided yet, but my birthday comes soon and I'll have to make a decision. I'll keep you updated