kajetanjazz
100+ Head-Fier
To me HE1 was rather disappointing, it was just correct with no standouts - average stage and layering, polite but even the romantic songs didn’t have the magic. Had a private audition in a quiet roomAlso during that time there was a HE1 setup. Ok that was the best. But sus was at least totally in the game. I asked the dealer if anyone was picking the Shang Sr. over the HE1. He said "not yet."
Then went to Shang Sr on Junior amp (the rep actually likes this pairing better because it’s not as sterile as the Sr amp) and it was much much better, finally wowing in some aspects. Stage layering texturing and resolution, sounded very complete and balanced at that. Next to that Susvara/EF1000 which also gave much better experience than HE1 (for reference I mainly listen to vocal/instrumental music)