Fidelio X2 will blow you away for sure. BUT they are not closed back!! 

My thoughts on X2 vs HD650 vs HD600.    - X2 smashed both HD600 & HD650 with detail retrieval, bass and soundstage. Comfort was an issue for me with longer listening sessions and part of the reason I didn't keep as a complement headphone. - HD600 are extremely better in vocals being more...

My thoughts on X2 vs HD650 vs HD600.    - X2 smashed both HD600 & HD650 with detail retrieval, bass and soundstage. Comfort was an issue for me with longer listening sessions and part of the reason I didn't keep as a complement headphone. - HD600 are extremely better in vocals being more...

^^ lol

For anyone who is interested I have impressions on TS6SJ7GT mesh plates vs 5693 red hots. The main difference is I find the 5693s having a more forward presentation of sound - Vocals are more in your face - a little too much. I much prefer the TS6SJ7GT mesh plates sound in that regard - vocals...

Quote: That's good to hear considering mine are on the way  - I might add any comments to that when they arrive. I hope they well surpass my V200 because I'm finding it hard to sell it - I think it's slightly better with my HD800s.

I was asked in a PM to compare the HE500 with V200 and LF339 - and so I gladlfully did. I thought I would post it here. I'm no expert, but I'll do my best. Feel free to question any of my thoughts as maybe I didn't write them correctly.   HE500: Violectric V200 vs LF339 w/ Chatham 5998 and...

All tubes should arrive next week. I had a 5998 previously but got a free replacement as it stopped working.

Quote: Yeh I got my RCA6AS7G NOS for around $30. I'll let you know the difference to 5998s when they arrive and I'll compare them with HD650s and HE500s.

Quote: I will literally pay you to compare the M51 and D2 ;)

Quote: Oh yeh, you're right there. Well in that case, I recommend people don't buy the 339 if they aren't planning to upgrade the tubes. I'm not sure how much better the $170 5998s are than the $50 6as7g but I'll soon have them to compare. Regardless, if anyone is reading, expect to upgrade...

Quote: I have to disagree with you on this. I feel LF339 sounds terrible with stock tubes - my Yulong D100's amp section is better. Upgrading to TS5998 and RCA5693 tubes make a world of difference, have amazing detail and hence the reason why I'm in love with this amp and selling my V200 :)

Haha that would have been funny, I'm going to start throwing insects at mine

Quote: Where's the review?

I have to agree with Hifimanrookie. While the LCD2.2 was fine and more musical sounding on the 339, it didn't excel in the main asset of the LCD2.2 - this being its strong lower end. In fact, I much prefer my HD650 with the 339 in comparison. So yes, the LCD2.2 is NOT bad sounding, but it's just...