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  1. ohhgourami

    Amps that can drive the HiFiMan HE-6 planar headphones

    I heard the Milo at the Wells Audio table with my own HE-6. That amp was probably the most gooey thing I've ever heard. Seriously sounded like you got drowned in tar while listening. I can see how people could enjoy it if they have never heard reference grade gear, but the amount of coloration...
  2. ohhgourami

    Amps that can drive the HiFiMan HE-6 planar headphones

      Wells Milo? Seriously? I almost barfed at their booth.
  3. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

      I'm one of those who has heard the AHB2 which I directly compared to my Krell Evolution 302e at home. Both are more capable than the HE-6 so they ended up sounding the same. Get the AHB2 and call it a day.   The only reason why I didn't make the switch is because I need to drive ESLs.
  4. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    It's why I have 2 pairs.
  5. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    It's the same thing
  6. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    This sounds comparable to the FPB and EVO series which were Krell's high end reference models. Anything lower than that like the KAV don't come close. Pretty sure mine is US made but I'll check when I get home.
  7. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

      I'm using an Anthem MCA 20 power amp which doesn't cost much at all. It sounds just as good as my Krell EVO 302e which means either my Yggy or HE-6 is maxed out. Throw the rest of the money on a really good preamp and you're set!
  8. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    The quality of amps and preamps you could get with that money...Easily beats it. Easily.
  9. ohhgourami

    Amps that can drive the HiFiMan HE-6 planar headphones

    I've been very very impressed with my Anthem MCA 2 which came with my speakers. This is true big boy performance. Can be had for under $800 used.
  10. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    You could get some very good speakers at Utopia price. Hmmm what makes more sense here?
  11. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    There's a reason I developed the blutack mod in the first place. And initially I had the same feeling as you (wanting more quantity), but the quality increased dramatically. If you want it all, upgrade your gear.
  12. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Those are Innersound Eros mk2's driven by an Innersound bass amp and Anthem MCA 20. It's an ESL hybrid created by Roger Sanders over a decade ago. The Krell is still on HE-6 duty as I got no room for now. It will have to wait another year.
  13. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    The HE-6 will be getting very little head time from now on...  
  14. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Oops didn't notice that's not a real Pass Labs
  15. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Probably better off with a Pass Labs: http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649254214-bc-acoustique-362d-pass-labs-int-30-on-a-beer-budgetmaybe-either-way-an-incredible-value/   Seems affordable. I've never seen one drop to that low of a price.
  16. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Not counting the Rednet since that belongs to @Clemmaster, about 10k. On the brightside, all I need to do is buy speakers and nothing else.
  17. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Having heard the Utopia on my rig during a meet, I can say the Utopia is not an upgrade. They don't scale the same way the HE-6 does through the right chain.  
  18. ohhgourami

    Amps that can drive the HiFiMan HE-6 planar headphones

    Wells Audio Headtip - listening to music while drowning in a tar pit.
  19. ohhgourami

    Amps that can drive the HiFiMan HE-6 planar headphones

      You could drive both in parallel if you want.
  20. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Quit limiting people on amount of power an amp produces. I've been using 300wpc @8ohm amps for years and years. Watch the volume and you'll be fine. Some manufacturers don't make amps that only have 70wpc. For example, the least powerful flagship amp that Krell made for the Evolution series is a...
  21. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Well...that is no surprise to me. From my experience, tube vs SS is irrelevant in this discussion. The important thing is that it's high end SPEAKER amps which completely trounces these purpose built (purposely neutered) headamps. I've been thumping this for years and years.
  22. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Could be your amp...or anything else in the chain.
  23. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Do both drivers make that sound? If it's only from one driver then play a mono track and make sure both sides sound the same. I know some people who have punctured their drivers and there was no change in sound.
  24. ohhgourami

    HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone

    HE-6 doesn't have the stax fart. You should check to see if you got a torn driver.
  25. ohhgourami

    Amps that can drive the HiFiMan HE-6 planar headphones

    Questyle monoblocks? What a joke...especially at that price.
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