Dear All, For reference, my current setup is as follows: DAC: JDS OL AMP: JDS Atom HP: Hifiman HE1000SE (Thank you to the kind person who lend this to me) Music: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2, Holst Planets - Mars, Mozart String Quartet No. 14 I *think* I hear a substantial difference in...

@JamesonM @CreditingKarma thanks so much for organizing and hosting us! This is my first, and certainly won't be my last head fi meet! Have a wonderful Sunday all.

thank you! that would be awesome. HD6xx, along with HE 4XX are very high on my list.

thanks!

Hi all, I would love to attend and learn from everyone. I don’t be have any gear to bring, however, as I am still making a decision on which pair of headphones to purchase as my first. Would it be alright if I attend this meet up and introduce myself? Thank you Peter

Thanks again! Now I am looking at HD600. Can an argument be made for starting out with the most neutral pair of cans?

This post is incredibly helpful. Thank you so much. Regarding depth, if I understand you correctly, the difference between the AKG and the Senns will be more pronounced if the “image” is larger, aka a symphony vs a soloist? I definitely see your point about compromises. It’s exactly these...

Thank you! I think that’s very wise. I think I might shop for a second hand HD 58X or HD 6XX on classifieds (whichever comes first), and take it from there. It would be a great to start listening for the difference that amp makes, and then on top of that, a DAC. Going in steps seems like the...

Thanks! I listen to quite a variety. But a fan of Gerald Clayton, Branford Marsalis, Stan Getz, and Bill Evans in particular. These are excellent points. I really don’t know what I like at the moment. I *think* I like clarity, balance (across registers), depth (sound stage??) and warmth. Based...

Thanks! I listen to Jazz and Classical. Would the 6XX be better for those genres?

Eyeing the Liquid Spark for my first ever amp. Considering the Atom as well, which is said to have better on-paper measurements, but comes at a 13USD premium due to shipping. Would love people’s thoughts, thanks!

Thank you! Regarding scalability of 6XX vs 58X , does that go hand in hand with impedance? In other words, is it the case that low impedance headphones are both more drivable and less scalable? And is this the main difference between 6XX and 58x? Thank you!

Hello From Chicago. Mostly listen to Chamber Music/ Ensembles. Would love some advice on starting gear! Thanks!

Dear Head-Fi Community, This will be my entry into the Audiophile community. I am debating between two setups: HD58X ($150) + no AMP/DAC or HD6XX ($200) + Liquid Spark ($100) + SDAC ($80) My wallet likes the first option. However, I fear that I'm not giving my listening experience a fair...