[palmfish]

  Palmfish buddy, I'm gutted for you. I really hope you continue to contribute to this thread, as you have a lot of experience with the HD800's. Your posts are always intelligent, worthwhile and often very funny. You are a valued member of the team! 
 
 
 
 
This is what my face is like right now.

 
Thanks LugBug, you made me laugh...

 

[Chinafbi]

I'm the new owner of the HD800.  It just arrived today from Amazon.   I also ordered the He500 and its coming this week.  I'm in the trial period with the Lyr (in possession) + Bifrost Uber (coming friday.)   I may keep both headphones He500 and HD800 if I really like both of them. Can you guys help me with advices on what I should do?  Amps, DAC, Etc... Thanks
 
I'm using the Fiio E17 line out LOD + Lyr  and the sound on the HD800 is very good so far.   I tried the HD800 with the E17 & E09K but the sound was very bad.  The Bifrost Uber should be here friday.  I can't wait.

 

[brunk]

  I'm the new owner of the HD800.  It just arrived today from Amazon.   I also ordered the He500 and its coming this week.  I'm in the trial period with the Lyr + Bifrost Uber.   I may keep both headphones He500 and HD800 if I really like both of them. Can you guys help me with advices on what I should do?  Amps, DAC, Etc... Thanks

1) Read the Lyr thread for tube recommendations.
2) Look into HE-500 "Jerg" modifications.
3) Welcome to the club!

 

[Chinafbi]

  1) Read the Lyr thread for tube recommendations.
2) Look into HE-500 "Jerg" modifications.
3) Welcome to the club!

 
Should I keep the Lyr or are there better amps?  I don't want to spend too much money.  I don't care if its tube or ss.  As long as the sound is great.

 

[DarKen23]

 
1) Read the Lyr thread for tube recommendations.
2) Look into HE-500 "Jerg" modifications.
3) Welcome to the club!

Should I keep the Lyr or are there better amps?  I don't want to spend too much money.  I don't care if its tube or ss.  As long as the sound is great.

Then you're in the wrong place

 

[brunk]

   
Should I keep the Lyr or are there better amps?  I don't want to spend too much money.  I don't care if its tube or ss.  As long as the sound is great.

The Matrix M Stage is an affordable option for the HD-800, and alot of people really like the Emotiva Mini-X A-100 for the HE-500. That's not to say they are necessarily better than Lyr, but are excellent price/performance options.

 

[bearFNF]

I am liking the Vali with the HD800, and its cheap...$129, that being said I also like the Taboo MKIII $1695 or so...

 

 

[BournePerfect]

Grab the Vali or m-Stage for the HD800s-good synergy (albeit different presentations) with both amps.
 
-Daniel

 

[Chinafbi]

  I am liking the Vali with the HD800, and its cheap...$129, that being said I also like the Taboo MKIII $1695 or so...

 

 
Thanks, I just ordered the Vali through Amazon Prime.  It will be here very quick.  I'm using the HD800 with the Lyr + E17 DAC right now and the sound is really good already.  

 

[Chinafbi]

  Grab the Vali or m-Stage for the HD800s-good synergy (albeit different presentations) with both amps.
 
-Daniel

 
 
Thanks  I just ordered it.

 

[kazsud]

I'm the new owner of the HD800.  It just arrived today from Amazon.   I also ordered the He500 and its coming this week.  I'm in the trial period with the Lyr (in possession) + Bifrost Uber (coming friday.)   I may keep both headphones He500 and HD800 if I really like both of them. Can you guys help me with advices on what I should do?  Amps, DAC, Etc... Thanks


 


I'm using the Fiio E17 line out LOD + Lyr  and the sound on the HD800 is very good so far.   I tried the HD800 with the E17 & E09K but the sound was very bad.  The Bifrost Uber should be here friday.  I can't wait.

 


I wouldn't recommend the dac in the e17 for the 800s. The bitfrost urber should be notably better.

 

[LugBug1]

  Grab the Vali or m-Stage for the HD800s-good synergy (albeit different presentations) with both amps.
 
-Daniel

Daniel, could you give a brief 'differences' between those two amps with the HD800. Only I'm very familiar with the m-stage but I'm thinking about giving the Vali a go. Cheers bud.  

 

[brunk]

  Daniel, could you give a brief 'differences' between those two amps with the HD800. Only I'm very familiar with the m-stage but I'm thinking about giving the Vali a go. Cheers bud.  

I'll be building "The Wire" BAL-BAL today and hopefully finish today too. The price to build one, case and all, is slightly above the Vali. So stay tuned as there is most likely a killer amp here for HD-800

 

[LugBug1]

  I'll be building "The Wire" BAL-BAL today and hopefully finish today too. The price to build one, case and all, is slightly above the Vali. So stay tuned as there is most likely a killer amp here for HD-800

Good stuff my friend. 

 

[brunk]

  Good stuff my friend. 

Yeah I'm pretty excited In addition, if you want to go dual mono PSU, the cost is still lower than the M-Stage.