AD8610 ...or AD843 ...or AD8610 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org

Andrea · Mar 26, 2006 at 8:58 PM

I'm sooo undecided as to which of these to use in an Intersil HA-5002 buffered amp, for a Senn HD650.

The AD8610s I'd have to order, the AD843s I have here with me. My dilemma is, which will have the more 'emotive' sound (with acoustic/vocal music), yet a neutral/natural overall signature? For simplicity, money saving, and laziness, I'd rather rely upon opinions than order AD8610s and compare them.

Thanks

Andrea · Mar 26, 2006 at 8:59 PM

Also, would the AD843 tolerate class A biasing well, given the already high quiescent current?

Andrea · Mar 27, 2006 at 7:57 AM

Please keep 'em coming

fewtch · Mar 27, 2006 at 8:02 AM

Yes, you should.

Andrea · Mar 27, 2006 at 8:08 PM

Thanks, keep them coming...

ODG · Mar 27, 2006 at 9:53 PM

Check out Tangents notes on your opamps.

http://www.tangentsoft.net/audio/opamps.html

dsavitsk · Mar 28, 2006 at 7:15 AM

The AD843 is far superior in my experience and does fine with class A biasing.

Filburt · Mar 28, 2006 at 7:23 AM

After hearing several amps now with the 8610 in it, I still have yet to encounter a case where I don't find it rather unpleasant, but that's mostly with the cans I tend to use. With the Senns, it's not so bad, although I think the 843 is preferable.

Andrea · Mar 28, 2006 at 2:24 PM

Thanks! I guess I'll go with the AD843s one and for all.

Andrea · Mar 28, 2006 at 2:46 PM

Though... how about the AD744 ? Does it compare with the AD843 (both class A biased) ?

Gord SW Ont · Mar 28, 2006 at 5:40 PM

Quote:

Originals posted by Andrea:

Thanks! I guess I'll go with the AD843s one and for all --->

Though... how about the AD744 ? Does it compare with the AD843 (both class A biased) ?

Spoken like a true head-fier!

Andrea · Mar 28, 2006 at 5:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gord SW Ont
Spoken like a true head-fier!

I swear it wasn't a desired effect

In the end my impulsiveness has decided in my place (after a bit of reading) so AD744K it is, one and for all.

I'm just in wait for a third one for the ground channel.

Andrea

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Andrea

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Filburt

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Andrea

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