I am referring to an interview with a Stax representative (head R&D ?) which I have seen some months ago (link was provided in this forum). He stated/confirmed that Stax is developing a new amp but there was no clear statement when it will be released.

Are there any news regarding the new amp from Stax ? Any chance for this year ?

How is the soundstage of the Utopia compared to the HE6 ? I prefer the HD800 for classical music (due to the soundstage) but I like the "more focused presentation" of the HE6. A bigger soundstage compared to the HE6 and an even more focused presentation would be tempting...

How is the soundstage compared to the HE6 ?

Do the LCD-2 pads fit "per se" or is a modification needed ?

Sure !  The HPA 5000 is not designed to work with high impedance HP`s (I tried only the HD800). Please find my comments given on page 2 already - and in the thread mentioned in (II). . I. "HD800: Well, the HPA-5000 is an OTL/OCL amp. designed for headphones with 30-50 ohm impedance...

. I know exactly what you mean ...! No, I don't know whether they will be at RMAF. If you are really interested in an Allnic, you should find a way to hear one of their amps. Unfortunately, it was not possible for me (in Germany) and I had to take the risk...

Yes, of course, I still have the HPA 5000. I am using it with the HE6 and the LCX. All what I have written already can be re-confirmed after quite a long time using it. For the HD800, I brought the Violectric V281 which is the better pairing. But the HE6 sounds better with the Allnic (although...

. I heard the HE1000/EF1000 and the Orpheus in Munich. To me, the Orpheus was superior by a big margin. Also Stax 007/009 were inferior (with Stax amp.).... So, Sennheiser, please give me/us an Orpheus II. Would be interesting what others think ...

. . ... Forgot 3. Source /Sieveking & EF6 :rolleyes::rolleyes:

. 1. Source used by Sieveking: I can't remember; amp. EF1000 2. AK 120 & Hugo . I used 1. with HE6 and HE1000. I would love to hear the (your) modded HE6/HE1000 ...

. I can not disagree ;-) If I will have the chance, I will try the HE1000 with my Allnic and the Puccini. However, the Orpheus was just fantastic in tonality. I also heard the 009 with Stax Amp. This is not my cup of tea. Although I like the HD800 with classics (with Violectric 281) I would...

. No, there was no HifiMan portable available at the booth !!!!! Very, very disappointing .... But hey, we are only customers. How can we expect to see a (new) product on one of the biggest HiFi shows of the world :rolleyes:? :p

. You MUST hear the Orpheus !!! I had the chance in München last Friday and I was blown away. To me, THIS is the benchmark ! Fang was also there and I wish that he also would have tried the Orpheus - just to realize that there is still a long way to go ... Personally, I liked the HE6 more than...

. Right ! I am really keen to see/hear how the HE1000 will pair with my HPA5000 :-)