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  1. dshlapak

    <$300 amp for He-400s?

    I actually own a Magni, though I've never actually used it (don't ask). Have you had the opportunity to compare its imaging/soundstage to this produced by other amps? I'd be pleased to have my answer already in hand, as it were!
  2. dshlapak

    <$300 amp for He-400s?

    Howdy. Looking for a <US$300 desktop amp (or amp/DAC, but the DAC is not necessary) for my Hifiman He-400s. Main desiderata, bedsides, you know, not sucking overall, are imaging and soundstage: a sense of space—breadth and depth.    Indifferent as to tubes/hybrid/SS.    Thanks in advance for...
  3. dshlapak

    Audio-GD NFB-12: Does the "DAC Out" bypass the amp section?

    Thank you, Kingwa, for this very thorough answer to my question. 
  4. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    Hence the appearance of the HE-400 in the "Cyber Monday" environment.   Just ordered a Vali; going to enjoy my new "old" HE-400's with that for a while before I start getting upgradeitis. 
  5. dshlapak

    Audio-GD NFB-12: Does the "DAC Out" bypass the amp section?

    Thinking about using one between my source and a dedicated amp, like a Little Dot.   Apologies if this is a FAQ.
  6. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    So, Vali + Modi withe the 400s? Yes? No? Depends?
  7. dshlapak

    Good tube amp to run both Grado sr325 and HiFiman HE 300? Recommendations?

      Thanks. If it's any help, this would be running off of the optical out of an Apple TV v3. I could also just use the DAC chip in the ATV3, but I'm not sure of the quality.   I'm currently using an Audio-Gd NFB 12 DAC/amp combo. 
  8. dshlapak

    Good tube amp to run both Grado sr325 and HiFiman HE 300? Recommendations?

      Looking at a Little Dot for my HE-400s. Good match? If yes, what DAC would pair well with the LD, in the same-ish price range?
  9. dshlapak

    Portable Amp Recommendations Requested

    Howdy. About to start traveling again, and need to get new portable headphones and possibly an amp. I think I've decided on the Sennheiser HD25-1 II 'phones (though I'm interested in other recommendations for on- or over-ears—not buds or IEMS— in that general price range or below), but am...
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    Portable Amp for Senn HD25s

    Howdy. About to start traveling again, and need to get new portable headphones and possibly an amp. I think I've decided on the Sennheiser HD25-1 II 'phones (though I'm interested in other recommendations for on- or over-ears—not buds or IEMS— in that general price range or below), but am...
  11. dshlapak

    Exercise phones < $100, not IEM

    Subject line pretty much encapsulates it. Looking for a pair of headphones for working out (running, weightlifting) for less than $100. Will consider on-ear and ear-bud types; IEMs provide too much isolation when running in the city. All advice appreciated.
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    Exercise 'phones <$100? (Not IEM)

    Subject line pretty much encapsulates it. Looking for a pair of headphones for working out (running, weightlifting) for less than $100. Will consider on-ear and ear-bud types; IEMs provide too much isolation when running in the city. All advice appreciated.
  13. dshlapak

    Battle Of The Flagships (58 Headphones Compared)

    David, I'm in something of the same boat as the OP, looking to upgrade and generally casting about in the $400ish space (although that's not necessarily a hard cap). I had the chance to spend a few hours at home with a pair of HE-400s. I thought they were quite detailed, imaged beautifully...
  14. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    Accent on the "semi," right? Are there options other than the FiiOs that are truly portable? And, none of the FiiOs actually bypasses the iDevice DAC? Sorry to be slow this morning.
  15. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    How does that work? There are only two ways that signal gets out of an iDevice, right? The headphone jack and the docking port. How does the iDo bypass the on board DAC? Not arguing, just curious.
  16. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    The O2 requires a power adapter, doesn't it?
  17. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    I have three places where I use headphones: My home office, my dining room where I actually work, and my family room. I'm currently set for a DAC/amp in the latter (NFB-12), but would like something portable that I can schlep between the other two locations. I've seen the FiiO E17 recommended...
  18. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    For all the talk about pad switching here...is there somewhere for a noob to learn how to do it without costing millions of lives? I currently have custody of Justin's loaners, and would be interested in trying out the velours he kindly included, but I'm certainly not going to take any chance of...
  19. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    So, I'm curious about the plots that have been posted showing compression levels on various pieces of music. Apologies if I've missed this, but what program(s) are people using to generate those? I'd like to examine some of the tracks I find particularly annoying to listen to ("harsh sounding,"...
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    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    Ok, so someone up there diss'd iTunes, which I use quite happily. We all have different preferences for interface design, library organization, etc—often, it's mostly about what you're used to. Is there something technically deficient about iTunes in terms of how it reproduces music? My...
  21. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    So, I'm heading towards ordering a pair of 400s; I'd be driving them with a first-gen Audio-GD NFB-12. How's that pairing? In keeping with good audio practice, I'd probaby be willing to spend around the price of the HPs for a DAC and amp, if I were to upgrade. I listen mostly to pop/rock...
  22. dshlapak

    Rookie question: Schiit vs Bithead

    Happy new year, all. I currently have a Total Bithead DAC/amp hooked up to my iMac for headphone listening. I have Senn 280 Pros and AT ATH-AD700s, but am strongly considering upgrading to HifiMan planars. How significant would be the improvement if I replaced the Bithead with the Schiit...
  23. dshlapak

    **Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**

    Fear this may be a double post; preemptive apologies if it is... Looking to upgrade from my ATH-AD700s. Their highs can be a bit harsh, their bass a bit weak, but I'm basically just looking for Something That Sounds Better. If you're reading this forum, I'm guessing that's not an unknown...
  24. dshlapak

    ++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum

    Howdy. Thinking of upgrading from my current ATH-AD700s. Using the headphone out from a decent integrated amp (Cambridge Azur) taking an analog in from an AudioGD DAC that's having bits streamed into it from my wireless network. If I have any dissatisfaction with the AD700s, it's that the highs...
  25. dshlapak

    Upgrading from ATH-AD700s—Grado, Senny, AKG, or...?

    Howdy. Thinking of upgrading from my current ATH-AD700s. Using the headphone out from a decent integrated amp (Cambridge Azur) taking an analog in from an AudioGD DAC that's having bits streamed into it from my wireless network. If I have any dissatisfaction with the AD700s, it's that the...
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