Beta testing SQ impressions   I now have approx 100 hours on the HE1000s, having played music 24/7 through them. These are my consolidated impressions at this point. Obviously some of this may change over further listening and I reserve the right to disagree with myself on any of this in the...

I wonder what are your comments in choosing between the following two listening devices:   Headphones like Sennheiser HD 800, STAX SR-009, AKG K701, HE 600, ... or universal IEM like Westone W4(r), UE 900, Phonak PFE 232, Shure SE-535...   What are the differences and the uniqueness...

so i've been into headphones since i was a tyke. 36 now.  i generally listen to IEMs (shure 215,535) but i also love my Grado RS 1s and my SR80s. i use a pono as my source 50% of the time and the other 50% i use a Little Dot MK3 tube headphone amp. i'm looking to start the process of researching...

Hi chaps, I am just starting to save for a new pair of headphones. Initially I was thinking of going for the HD650s but having heard the HD700s for the first time today with the HDVD800 I'm thinking I might sink a bit more money and go for HD700, HE500 or TH600 for example. My current set up...

Is the Sennheiser HDVD800 susceptible to mobile phone interference? On my desk I have a tube amp about 8 inches away from my mobile phone and it sometimes causes interference. I'm not sure I can relocate them any more than I have, so I'm thinking of SS alternatives ... provided they don't have...

What's your preferred pairing for Sennheiser HD 800: Sennheiser HDVD800 or Woo Audio WA7 ?

The HDVA 600 amplifer used to be listed on the Sennheiser website as a recommended product for the HD800, but now only the HDVD 800 is recommended.   I also see that retailers are listing the HDVA 600 discounted from the original MSRP of $1600.   Does anyone know if the amplifier has been...

Beyerdyanmic announced the new headphone amp A2 today from its Chinese site. The source can be found at the watermark of the picture. It has dual unbalanced inputs, unbalanced outputs and a remote control. MSRP will be EUR 1490...

“Music (…) gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Plato   As a music enthusiast I’m on a permanent quest for really great music, for those rare moments in (recorded:-) human history where musicians are able to...

Hi, guys... I've been a longtime reader of the forums, and I could now use a little advice. I'm about to replace my Burson 160D, and I've narrowed down the replacement to either the Conductor or the Sennheiser HDVD800. I will be using the amp/DAC connected to a Mac via USB to drive my HD800's...

Hey guys,   So I'm planning to buy a Sennheiser HD800 in the future and was looking for an amp. I've seen the HDVD800 as being a good match but I heard many accolades given to the WA22.   I'm looking to not replace or buy new equipment after my first and only purchase unless something breaks...

Has anyone had chance to compare the above two DAC/AMP units? I'm currently using an Arcam irDAC connected to a Lehmann BCL > Sennheiser HD700's. I'd like to get down to a single unit on my desktop and was curious how the Naim and Sennheiser stack up to one another. I'd like to hear comments...

...returning home after a long and hard working day you quickly rush to the shrine and ...there it is... your favourite toy...errrr... or second favourite, or whatever...   Anyway... your set-up is more than just about listening music? It is passion for design, fine mechanics, precision...

Hi Everyone,   I’m a long time voyeur of these forums, but this is my first post (please be gentle).   I have a bit of an obsession with lovely things and often I obtain more than I really need. I really love a lot of Sennheiser equipment and I have quite a few items of theirs. I have the...

Well today really has been one for some great and exciting news from Sennheiser. I opened some discussion on the IE800 so thought I would open some discussion on the latest and first headphone amp to breach the Sennheiser camp the HDVD800. Again this to me looks like a stunning piece of kit and...

Hi,   This will be a long post, if you find it too long to read, you can skip to the bottom for my setup configurations, please select one and explain why it would work the best. If you have additional suggestions, please be free to tell them as well. I rarely post on these forums since...

Ive been saving for the HD 800s for quite some time and im so close i can taste it..... But what am i gonna do with them without an amp?  But i cant find the HDVD 800 anywhere... And i would really like to get the perfect amp for it and not have to compromise with a different amp. Anywhere i can...

   Sennheiser's first headphone Amplifier:   http://www.slashgear.com/sennheiser-outs-ie-800-earphones-and-hdvd-800-headphone-amp-13222759/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A

The Hifiheadphones team is pleased to announce that the new headphone amplifier & DAC from Sennheiser, the HDVD800 is now available to be purchased on our website. Sennheiser have created the HDVD800 to excel the current levels of audio quality for audiophile listening. As the perfect...

Like title says, deciding between these 2 combos:   1. HD800 + Headamp GS-X MK2 + ? DAC (considering a tube dac perhaps?)   2. HD800 + HDVD800   For option 1, I dont know what DAC I should get for the pairing, so I need suggestions.   As for option 2, it's convenient since I don't have...

Who have tried HD800 + HDVD800, How about this combination? 

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As I have to products that improve audio over USB with dacs. I have recently had a little more time then usual to play with toys I own . I did the following tests. Just how much and what parts does jitter effect our music. I will say what I hear but I would very much like to know others opinions...

I contacted Ray Samuels about product selection. I currently have shure se846 and plan to get open back over the ear headphones in the near future. I travel frequently and was hoping to get a multi-Tasker. For over ears, I have been contemplating the LCD2, Senn650...possibly senn 800 (may be bad...

  NOTE:  If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video.       In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we cover some highlights from the Summer 2013 update of the Head-Fi Buying Guide, including the Sennheiser HDVD 800 DAC/amplifier, the Abyss Headphones...