[LugBug1]

  Just want to let you guys know my HD-800 with balanced cable is up for sale

 
 

  Lol, as was mine. Good luck with the sales.

Absolute madness. 

 
 
Suppose there's no accounting for taste...

 

 

[BournePerfect]

Apparently the $100 Wire didn't tap the Senns potential Brunk?

 
In other news, the Vali's bass just thumps with the HD800 at times.what a great little monster amp for it's price-probably sneaking it the top 5 amps for the HD800 that I've owned-cost no object either. ZDSE, P1u, Bryston, Vali/m-Stage is my quick five second order...
 
-Daniel

 

[LugBug1]

  Apparently the $100 Wire didn't tap the Senns potential Brunk?

 
In other news, the Vali's bass just thumps with the HD800 at times.what a great little monster amp for it's price-probably sneaking it the top 5 amps for the HD800 that I've owned-cost no object either. ZDSE, P1u, Bryston, Vali/m-Stage is my quick five second order...
 
-Daniel

Hmmm next pay day..

 

[BournePerfect]

  Hmmm next pay day..

 
For what-the Vali? I was just telling Cradon via PM that the Vali reminds me  a lot of the WA5LE w/tube upgrades w/ the HD800. The Woo is more transparent, but they seem to have similar sonics imo: thumping rounded bass, 'big' upfront sound, nice highs that are still somewhat sibilant. And yes, I took the Woo into consideration while making the above list. :O
 
-Daniel

 

[brunk]

  Apparently the Wire didn't tap the Senns potential Brunk?

 
In other news, the Vali's bass just thumps with the HD800 at times.what a great little monster amp for it's price-probably sneaking it the top 5 amps for the HD800 that I've owned-cost no object either. ZDSE, P1u, Bryston, Vali/m-Stage is my quick five second order...
 
-Daniel

No, The Wire BAL-BAL is an absolute monster amp for the HD-800. I just no longer prefer their sound signature. Matter of fact, I don't think there's a much better option than a fully balanced wire amp regardless of price. Exceptions would be some tube amps to tailor your flavor of course. My HD-800 is still up for sale guys! I also have an 8ft. balanced extension cable available if you like to move around

 

[thegunner100]

   
For what-the Vali? I was just telling Cradon via PM that the Vali reminds me  a lot of the WA5LE w/tube upgrades w/ the HD800. The Woo is more transparent, but they seem to have similar sonics imo: thumping rounded bass, 'big' upfront sound, nice highs that are still somewhat sibilant. And yes, I took the Woo into consideration while making the above list. :O
 
-Daniel

I'm having Cradon come over to my house for a mini meet... Looking forward to trying his DNA Stratus again! Last time his M7 wasn't playing nicely with my surface pro, so I couldn't use my own music. He was pretty impressed by the Vali though

 

[LugBug1]

   
For what-the Vali? I was just telling Cradon via PM that the Vali reminds me  a lot of the WA5LE w/tube upgrades w/ the HD800. The Woo is more transparent, but they seem to have similar sonics imo: thumping rounded bass, 'big' upfront sound, nice highs that are still somewhat sibilant. And yes, I took the Woo into consideration while making the above list. :O
 
-Daniel

Yeah the Vali. I'm gona see if it can compete with my better vintage amps at the mo For the price its a no brainer! 

 

[BournePerfect]

  No, The Wire BAL-BAL is an absolute monster amp for the HD-800. I just no longer prefer their sound signature. Matter of fact, I don't think there's a much better option than a fully balanced wire amp regardless of price. Exceptions would be some tube amps to tailor your flavor of course. My HD-800 is still up for sale guys! I also have an 8ft. balanced extension cable available if you like to move around

 
I thought you didn't get the balanced one?? Either way-do you have impressions anywhere?

 
I'm having Cradon come over to my house for a mini meet... Looking forward to trying his DNA Stratus again! Last time his M7 wasn't playing nicely with my surface pro, so I couldn't use my own music. He was pretty impressed by the Vali though

 
Looking forward to your impressions...the Stratus seems to be all the rage for the HD800, I'm sure you guys will have a blast!
 

  Yeah the Vali. I'm gona see if it can compete with my better vintage amps at the mo For the price its a no brainer!

Nice-I wish I still had an m-Stage to compare side by side. I think I still might prefer it's warmer sig with the Senn overall, although they are both ridiculously good at their pricepoints. I might just give the m-Stage HPA-2 a shot in the near future-John's preliminary reports seem to indicate it's better than the original.
 
-Daniel

 

[brunk]

   
I thought you didn't get the balanced one?? Either way-do you have impressions anywhere?
 
-Daniel

Yeah I built a balanced one. This amp is seriously good. You don't even realize it's powered on, dead quiet. There is no shortage of power, approx. 7W into 100 ohms, and I can't even measure the output impedance with a standard DMM. Music is effortless, airy, and is the most transparent headphone amp I have never heard lol! I am currently using it with just the DA8's preamp output, but I can tell it deserves more. I wouldn't hesitate to put this in front of a much costlier DAC. Bass is also incredible, but it has no bloom, so what you get is exactly what your DAC is capable of. It really is a gem, and I can't believe no one else around here hasn't thought of getting this amp. It's also quite small, and I am wanting to put either a Khozmo or Alps quad pot inside the box. If I was to sum up this amp in one word it would be "pure".
 
Best,
Brunk

 

[BournePerfect]

  Yeah I built a balanced one. This amp is seriously good. You don't even realize it's powered on, dead quiet. There is no shortage of power, approx. 7W into 100 ohms, and I can't even measure the output impedance with a standard DMM. Music is effortless, airy, and is the most transparent headphone amp I have never heard lol! I am currently using it with just the DA8's preamp output, but I can tell it deserves more. I wouldn't hesitate to put this in front of a much costlier DAC. Bass is also incredible, but it has no bloom, so what you get is exactly what your DAC is capable of. It really is a gem, and I can't believe no one else around here hasn't thought of getting this amp. It's also quite small, and I am wanting to put either a Khozmo or Alps quad pot inside the box. If I was to sum up this amp in one word it would be "pure".
 
Best,
Brunk

Ok I'll take it. How much? My diy skills would be terrible I bet so I have haven't pulled the trigger. Anyone sell them prebuilt?
 
-Daniel

 

[brunk]

  Ok I'll take it. How much? My diy skills would be terrible I bet so I have haven't pulled the trigger. Anyone sell them prebuilt?
 
-Daniel

I can definitely build one for you Just send me a PM with options you want and I'll shoot you a quote. Unity gain or higher? I recommend unity gain for HD-800. Dual Mono PSU? 7N Silver UP-OCC Wire? Volume Pot and what brand/type? Again I recommend without, so you can put a high-end pre in front of it, your call. What kind of case/color do you desire? Is a Hammond box, or Chinese headphone amp box acceptable, or do you want something nicer? 
 
Best,
Brunk

 

[DarKen23]

 

  Ok I'll take it. How much? My diy skills would be terrible I bet so I have haven't pulled the trigger. Anyone sell them prebuilt?
 
-Daniel

I can definitely build one for you Just send me a PM with options you want and I'll shoot you a quote. Unity gain or higher? I recommend unity gain for HD-800. Dual Mono PSU? 7N Silver UP-OCC Wire? Volume Pot and what brand/type? Again I recommend without, so you can put a high-end one in front of it, your call. What kind of case/color do you desire? Is a Hammond box, or Chinese headphone amp box acceptable, or do you want something nicer? 
 
Best,
Brunk

Altoids metal box for heat sink properties.

 

[brunk]

  Altoids metal box for heat sink properties.

Lol, do they make those in extra-large? 

 

[kvtaco17]

  Lol, do they make those in extra-large? 

 
 

  Altoids metal box for heat sink properties.

 
Stretch the can!

 

[bearFNF]

   
 
 
Stretch the can!

or use this (even has lid color options):
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