Yes the “all amps have best dynamics between 11-2 on the dial” theory seems to me and in my experience to be a gross generalization and should be case by case assessment depending on what’s upstream. It may differ. Dramatically.

I’ve had the Mini for about a year. Solid enjoyable amp. Agreed on never use low gain (even with easy to drive phones) as clearly sounds inferior, less fleshed out in mids. I am however guilty of not reading most of this thread. My question may have been addressed earlier, but I find that the...

I’ve decided I’m going with the Auris Nirvana IV as my tube amp to complement my GSX Mini SS amp. Hope it’s a great pairing.

I feel a need to briefly give some comparisons. All listening through X Sabre 3 balanced > Charter oak PEQ-1 balanced > Headamp GSX Mini balanced 4-pin XLR > headphone. HEKse vs Fostex TH900: While Th900 a very fun v shaped dynamic listen, HEKse better on technicalities, timbre, natural sound...

Yes. Good advice. Doing all this and so far looks a good match.

Anyone else know the Auris Nirvana amp with HEKse?

Thanks guys. Very helpful!

More succinctly, does HEKse play well with Cayin ha-6a, Auris Nirvana IV, or Inspire IHA-1?

I touch up the vocals on HEKse with my Charter Oak. Adding lower mids and mid upper bass with a studio quality balanced EQ makes the HEKse, when you consider it’s superior detail and technicalities, sound better for vocals (by far) than any other headphone I’ve heard. It’s a magical tweak. To me...

Hi all. I am a happy owner of the HE1000se for about a year now. I am driving them with GSX Mini. Source is Matrix Audio X Sabre 3 streamer/dac. Sounds wonderful! I am now stepping for the first time into tubes. I guess you could say I know enough to be dangerous, lol! I know generally...

Awesome. Assuming you mean MQ112. Look forward to your comparisons. I’ve briefly had the Loki Max. Didn’t like for bass or treble boosts. Indulge me and compare the two for a flat record doing about 8 db boost treble. About 6 db bass. Tell me that you think. Can’t seem to demo one anywhere...

I can if I add a broad bass shelf to HEKse. I absolutely love that headphone. It is a resolution monster but also with natural timbre.

I have. I am in the process of 150 hour or so burn in. Out of box impressions were good, but feel there’s a lot to gain with this HP with proper burn in. Will get back here soon. It’s tough because I’m comparing a closed back out of the box with my HEKse. Not really fair. More to come.

This information from you guys is literally the ONLY write up about the newer stealth version ANYWHERE on the internet! No reviews! Not a one. Can’t believe it.

And totally appreciate @Slim1970 s excellent insights as well!

As I await my R10P Stealth, I really really appreciate everything you put into this write up, Chris😊🎶🎧

It has shipped. Can’t wait!

Thanks. Is the treble quantity a lot less than th900? Or just somewhat? Is it more than typical ZMF tuning?

Would love someone to compare the two in terms of bass and treble quantity. Quality not necessary. Based on my HEKse I know enough there.

Did you compare your R10P to TH900? Or was that somewhere else that I read?

@Slim1970 , ordered the R10P. Very excited. Happy HEKse owner. But want a tad more bass and no major treble loss with this HP. Does it have more treble than ZMF AC? Do you know? Thanks

For those who have felt the thin lambs give too broad a bass shelf. Not boomy but reaching too high up in FR for that person’s taste. Using very high quality EQ (prefer studio analog, NOT Schiit EQ), add in some 15 k. To my ears and with most recordings this is HEAVENLY. You never know til you...

That’s wonderful news!

I need to say more. I’ve heard this album at 24/192 FLAC Qobuz countless times on my big rig. This album sounds AMAZING on my big rig and is a total mood enhancing experience (without drugs or alcohol, mind you). BUT THIS HP! First HP I’ve ever heard this album on to move me as much or more as...