A bit Off topic on this. Drop is selling topping discrete a90d amp for $429 new. Is it worth it at that great price? Does ndh30 sound decent on that pairing?

I was mocked when i said hd600 series sounds best on tubes. Im paraphrasing "if i hear another person saying that hd600 sounds best on tubes i will go berserk!" That was followed by a number of people agreeing that it was a myth. That any good amp with synergy will be just as good

It does depend on the recording and amp headphone synergy. Also im using a top of the line Hart 8 core silver cable terminated with a furutech 4 pin balanced xlr. Yes the cable did make a noticeable difference. Not saying that on all recordings the ndh30 was the best especially on voice where...

My main thrust was that i can't understand how people find the phone not engaging. I have 660s, 600, 6xx and focal Elex. For example on many recordings the ndh30 sound more dynamic than my Elex Rebel amp combo and that is an extremely dynamic pairing.

I know i keep repeating myself but there are some on this thread that don't think the ndh30 is engaging enough. I just say to them that they should play the hi-res version of Jaws-2 "attack on the water skier". Then come back to me and apologize. Its that spectacular and the best...

Adjustable clamp? How so?

Mike, Drop currently selling new units for $299. Everything is included. Two Cables etc.

I believe you are looking at "used like new" Please send link. Thx

Good question wonder myself. I think it would probably be the original since i dont think sennheiser has reintroduced them into production.

Heads up... Drop now selling new 660s for $299. Can't believe they have this as a new item. This is the time to buy as i doubt they have many of these and at a very reasonable price.

Also was 399 at sennheiser with no shipping cost. Usually sennheiser dictates the cost of all other sellers. Waiting for another 399 sennheiser sale and will buy at that time.

Thats exactly why i buy directly from sennheiser. Btw basically no difference in pricing. All or most sales are initiated by sennheiser.

This is a must listen on the ndh30. Using with singxer amp. Hi-Res recording. This is why the ndh 30 is a different animal. Just wow!

Wow! You are 100 percent correct on all your observations of this recording. Listening via my ndh30 on a singxer amp. As good as it gets.

I probably mentioned this previously but i do think the SA1 sounds tighter with a bit more focus and detail when left on. Even a few hours after being initially turned on it is still not at its best. Of course its a subtle change but noticeable especially on a more relaxed sounding headphone...

Can anyone tell me how the s2 sounds on the singxer sa1 and or Rebel amp? Looking to purchase s2 when on sale. But need to know if they pair well with those amps. Thx

Yes i just received my response from Artem.

Wondering if Rebel is still in business. Been out of stock for a long time. They would usually post updates in their "news" section regarding the current situation. However nothing but silence. Update.... just sent an email to them for status.

As i said many times the monoprice destroys the drop 789. Don't understand how reviewers think they sound the same. Very noticable difference in lushness and dynamics. Monoprice upgraded the op-amps resistors, capacitors. Over 50 internal components were upgraded.

Hd600 needs a tube amp or class A amps that are tube like in sound character to sound it's best. Using it with class A Rebel amp and getting great results especially on tracks that take advantage of it's characteristics.

Got the best upgrade for my ndh30. Better bass detail, improved mids with more transparency and clearer highs. So what was the upgrade? Had my earwax removed by my ENT! Lol The difference not as pronounced on my other phones which was suprising.

Very underrated when it was going for $200. Btw it destroyed the 789. The only downside was the crappy pots that were used whch was also a problem with the 789.

Your ears are very sensitive to the slightest changes which especially are noticeable via headphones. Not nearly as much with speakers. For example people with allergies, pressure, sinus, wax etc. There are times im noticing decreased bass which completely corrects to normal after i swallow a...

Could it also be that the different pad material (if that is the case) on the black create a brighter sound?

Yeah i think easier to drive is the way to go on this amp. Which is very evident with the old very efficient 660s. Lots of headroom, excellent dynamics and sounds great with it. Again i have to say the Neumann ndh 30 is another great pairing.