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Oct 9, 2013 at 2:19 AM Post #5,881 of 28,989
sorrodje said:
   
Welcome aboard! . I'm very interested to hear you impressions over the long term about HD800/Meier Concerto Synergy ! 
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To begin with I used the Concerto with my Beyer T1's and I loved the synergy there. I have kept the Concerto because I knew that I would either get a T1 or HD800 again. At the moment I just think it sounds great. I am sure the Concerto has the potential to drive the HD800 to its full potential. I think it is only a matter of liking the signature or not. It is very neutral with the Concerto. I hear a lot of details and that amazing soundstage. So far I am not planning to find another amplifier but in the long run you never know.
 
I have earlier had a few tube-amps and I have a feeling that at some point tubes may be something I should try. I have preferred analytical and bright sounding headphones/amplifiers but with the HD800 I might try a good tube amp in the future.
 
Oct 9, 2013 at 3:00 AM Post #5,882 of 28,989
rasmushorn said:
sorrodje said:
 

Welcome aboard! . I'm very interested to hear you impressions over the long term about HD800/Meier Concerto Synergy ! 
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To begin with I used the Concerto with my Beyer T1's and I loved the synergy there. I have kept the Concerto because I knew that I would either get a T1 or HD800 again. At the moment I just think it sounds great. I am sure the Concerto has the potential to drive the HD800 to its full potential. I think it is only a matter of liking the signature or not. It is very neutral with the Concerto. I hear a lot of details and that amazing soundstage. So far I am not planning to find another amplifier but in the long run you never know.

I have earlier had a few tube-amps and I have a feeling that at some point tubes may be something I should try. I have preferred analytical and bright sounding headphones/amplifiers but with the HD800 I might try a good tube amp in the future.
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In that case, you might want to try the A18 amp from Yulong audio.
 
Oct 9, 2013 at 4:13 AM Post #5,883 of 28,989
I have been listening to my HD800 in the last couple of days, which is re cabled with a solid core silver/gold cable on the recently acquired Cavalli LAu.
 
The Lau has about 150 hours but is still burning in so I will be brief:- 
 
Smooth, balanced, coherent and having a more dense sounding presentation. Where images used to be etched out, now, there is more interplay......basically sounds like a different headphone, but still maintains the soundstaging qualities but is just so much more refined sounding and if I may say so, rather musical.....
 
I will post more thoughts as I gather them, and will compare with my other Headphone. 
 
Oct 9, 2013 at 7:35 AM Post #5,884 of 28,989
spkrs01 said:
  I have been listening to my HD800 in the last couple of days, which is re cabled with a solid core silver/gold cable on the recently acquired Cavalli LAu.
 
The Lau has about 150 hours but is still burning in so I will be brief:- 
 
Smooth, balanced, coherent and having a more dense sounding presentation. Where images used to be etched out, now, there is more interplay......basically sounds like a different headphone, but still maintains the soundstaging qualities but is just so much more refined sounding and if I may say so, rather musical.....
 
I will post more thoughts as I gather them, and will compare with my other Headphone. 
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Sorry if you have been asked this already, what brand is the silver/gold cable for your HD800's?
 
Oct 9, 2013 at 4:44 PM Post #5,885 of 28,989
Ive had my HD800 for about 2 months now and I think I like the LCD headphones a lot better. Are tube amps really that good on the HD800?
 
I get the feeling that Ive made a purchase with these headphones without considering just how much more I actually have to spend to listen to them properly. The prices on a headphone amplifier, a dac, as well as all the other things gives me a sick feeling in the gut.
 
Oct 9, 2013 at 6:51 PM Post #5,888 of 28,989
younggeezeh said:
darken23 said:
In that case, you might want to try the A18 amp from Yulong audio.
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Are there any other amplifiers like the A18 that sound similar to tubes?
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To be honest, I havent owned too many amps for long periods of time, ill usually move on to the next amp within 2-3 weeks If I dont like it. But I love the A18 with the HD800, It really is a wonderful pairing--its probably the closest thing to tube amp in terms of sonics from a solid state design (I could be wrong, there might be another amp thats closer?). The soundstage from the A18 is quite special as well.
 
Oct 9, 2013 at 6:59 PM Post #5,890 of 28,989
greed said:
younggeezeh said:
 
Are there any other amplifiers like the A18 that sound similar to tubes?
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B22, M-Stage, Bakoon to name a few
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I forgot about the M-Stage. Ive never heard the M-stage but Ive had more than 1 person praise its synergy with the HD800.

If you decide that youd like to go with a balanced option, I believe the the maker of M-stage also has a balanced version, the Matrix Quattro. The Quattro is also twice as powerful If Im not mistaken.

If you are interested in the A18, I recommend you read the review done by 'Project86". A small comparison of the Matrix and A18 is included.
 
Oct 9, 2013 at 10:30 PM Post #5,893 of 28,989
Oct 9, 2013 at 10:34 PM Post #5,894 of 28,989
darken23 said:
 
bolardito said:
 
younggeezeh said:
Are there any other amplifiers like the A18 that sound similar to tubes?
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Luxman P1-u..unbeliable sinergy with the HD800
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That's the one amp I've always wanted to hear with the HD800.
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....This week....
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