[7ryder]

  I find that those fancy words obfuscate the dialogue, and would rather we used the ubiquitous words as a general preference.

yeah, what he said!

 

[longbowbbs]

 

  I find that those fancy words obfuscate the dialogue, and would rather we used the ubiquitous words as a general preference.

yeah, what he said!

Never abrogate the opportunity to elucidate clearly....

 

[bearFNF]

^^^Nice...
 
Yep, Taboo MKIII does a good job, Congrats and welcome to the club...

 

[Komuso]

I haven't convinced myself yet that the CSP3 + HD800 alone isn't the better combo than the CSP3 + Taboo + HD800.  Sound is definitely thicker and warmer with the Taboo in play.  If I want a more clinical, less tubey sound then just use the CSP3 alone.  You guys might agree?  In any case, it's still the honeymoon period.  I should hold off on statements about sound until a couple weeks in with these HD800.  Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.  The headphone journey to the HD800 was fun and expensive.    
 
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Welcome aboard Komuso! Great setup. I had the CSP2+/Taboo MK III with the HD800's and it is an awesome combination.

 

  ^^^Nice...
Yep, Taboo MKIII does a good job, Congrats and welcome to the club...

 

[longbowbbs]

  I haven't convinced myself yet that the CSP3 + HD800 alone isn't the better combo than the CSP3 + Taboo + HD800.  Sound is definitely thicker and warmer with the Taboo in play.  If I want a more clinical, less tubey sound then just use the CSP3 alone.  You guys might agree?  In any case, it's still the honeymoon period.  I should hold off on statements about sound until a couple weeks in with these HD800.  Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.  The headphone journey to the HD800 was fun and expensive.    
 
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Originally Posted by longbowbbs /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Welcome aboard Komuso! Great setup. I had the CSP2+/Taboo MK III with the HD800's and it is an awesome combination.

 

There were times when I enjoyed the CSP2+/HD800 without the Taboo. Depended on the music and the mood.

 

[NZtechfreak]

  That is one fine amp. Cheers

 
Thanks! Yes, I enjoy the Ref 10 immensely.
 

I was incredulous when I realized that the best part of this thread is seeing everyone's vocabulary. I love fancy words, so nice hit on Trepidation

 
Thank you, some wonderful vocabulary on display here from everyone I see!
 
 
Now, a little more on-topic: Looking at getting some balanced cables terminated in 4-pin XLR for use with the Ref 10 HP output, I see options with Toxic, Moon Audio, Alo Audio amongst others. Any particular recommendations from people here?
 
Hopefully I can ask this without the thread becoming a cable debate circus. For clarity, I really only want balanced because I feel like the doubled power output does improve things, and also because I can use the same set of adapters I already have (into various terminations) with multiple headphones. I'm not a huge believer in lots of the other purported benefits of balanced headphones, and neither am I any great believer in silver this or copper that conferring any great change or improvement in the sound, so if we could avoid derailing the thread with that can of worms I'd appreciate it.

 

[paradoxper]

 
 
 
Now, a little more on-topic: Looking at getting some balanced cables terminated in 4-pin XLR for use with the Ref 10 HP output, I see options with Toxic, Moon Audio, Alo Audio amongst others. Any particular recommendations from people here?
 
 

Just re-terminate your stock cable to 4-pin. Other than that Q and DHC are top picks.

 

[olor1n]

Contact Steve at Q-Audio. His cables are well crafted, ergonomic and purrty. Customer service is second to none.

 

[bearFNF]

I really like the 'Q' French silk.  Very light and flexible.
It can also be used with Audeze HP's and I bought the adapters for my HE500's also.

 

 

[NZtechfreak]

Perfect! Would love to spend some money with Steve.

 

[62ohm]

Can someone help me on upgrading my amp here, which one would be better for HD800? Alo Pan Am or Schiit Lyr? (I don't plan to spend a lot on tube rolling, probably not even going to tube roll at all lol)

 

[MickeyVee]

@62ohm
If you're looking for a budget way to get into the HD800, look no further than Schiit.  Based on your signature, keep going the Schiit route.  I'd highly recommend upgrading your DAC by going to a Bifrost Uber and adding the Vali.  I have the Vali and it is pretty amazing with the HD800.. check the Vali thread.

 

[62ohm]

  @62ohm
If you're looking for a budget way to get into the HD800, look no further than Schiit.  Based on your signature, keep going the Schiit route.  I'd highly recommend upgrading your DAC by going to a Bifrost Uber and adding the Vali.  I have the Vali and it is pretty amazing with the HD800.. check the Vali thread.

 
What about the Lyr? I also heard good things about its pairing with HD800

 

[MickeyVee]

I had the Lyr and now have the Vali (and the Naim) and here are the advatages..
- If you're going to tube roll or have a collection of headphones with various impedences, go for it. The Lyr will drive pretty much everything.
- If your only headphone is the HD800, I don ot see any advantage of the Lyr other than driving to blistering levels. The vali goes more than loud enouhg for me with the HD800.
The Vali is that good and I dont see any advatages of the Lyr for the HD800.  Knowing what I know now, I think the perfect entry level for the HD800 is the Bifrost Uber/Vali. YMMV
Also, check the Vali thread, there's a lot of talk about HD800 synergy.
Good Luck!

 

[thegunner100]

  I had the Lyr and now have the Vali (and the Naim) and here are the advatages..
- If you're going to tube roll or have a collection of headphones with various impedences, go for it. The Lyr will drive pretty much everything.
- If your only headphone is the HD800, I don ot see any advantage of the Lyr other than driving to blistering levels. The vali goes more than loud enouhg for me with the HD800.
The Vali is that good and I dont see any advatages of the Lyr for the HD800.  Knowing what I know now, I think the perfect entry level for the HD800 is the Bifrost Uber/Vali. YMMV
Also, check the Vali thread, there's a lot of talk about HD800 synergy.
Good Luck!

Yeah I have the vali + gungnir now but I am wondering if the uberfrost would have been a better combo with the hd800 and vali. The gungnir can sound overly dynamic sometimes, but I'm gonna give it a week or so to burn in.