I saw a couple of NJ folk who are curious about NYC parking. For those that don't want to drive all the way into Midtown Manhattan, you can take the ferry from Weehawkin and the Shuttle service from the ferry terminal.   http://www.nywaterway.com/UserFiles/Files/nyw_buses_master-file_GREEN.pdf

Quote: I have tried the 650 through my SR71A, PICO, Xin, Predator and did not like the sound. Pretty much the same complaints you have. I then tried it through my Phoenix and EF-5. It sounded better with more power, but I still reached for my He-6 and He5LE first. Got a balanced cable and...

Little late, but just wanted to thank Erikzen, the MOTs and the other headfiers that help to make this a wonderful meet. I went there with the intent to listen to my He-6 through the Ef-6 and Little Dot VI and ended up with an opportunity to listen to a lot more.   Have to admit I loved the...

I listen to mine from the PC --> Audio GD chain of Digital Interface --> Ref-1 --> ACSS cables --> Phoenix --> balanced HE-6. I think it's fine even though others have said the Phoenix doesn't drive it to it's maximum potential.

Ray Samuals Predator Head amp PICO iBasso D2, iBasso D6, iBasso D7 Headroom Total Bithead

By the way I'm running my HE-6 balanced.

Here's what I heard over the weekend at the NY meet. It drove my HE-6 adequately & should be able to handle the HE-500. Has a built in DAC as a bonus. I am contemplating one myself.   http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/NFB-10.1/NFB10.1EN.htm   Reviews are in the Dedicated Source...

You have to buy it through Audio GD unless you intend to find one used. Just do a search for Audio GD.    

Quote: Well,...if you're quick you can grab the one that just went up for sale on the FS forum.  

Quote: Lol, this is hilarious, you haven't heard the K701 through a EF5? yet you are telling everyone what I heard is distortion, coloration or placebo & then saying I am misleading?   

I owned a k701 and will tell you that there was a noticeable difference in sound quality for me listening through a laptop versus listening through one of my more powerful portable amps (Pico, SR71A, Predator). the big difference does not show up until you start sending the signal through a...

iBasso D2 amp with DAC.

Don't know, I've never tried to A/B them because it's hard to do on the Phoenix without having to futz with volume. I got them balanced for the Phoenix and always use it balanced with that amp. Sounds great SE on a EF-5 though.

Quote: I'm in & will bring the balance HD650 though I will only be there for a few hours. Can also bring a balanced pair of K-501's if anyone is interested.

Quote: