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What amp would that be? I am also considering trying the new violectric amp (and maybe the mcintosh one if I ever find the cash for that one)
After several marathon listening sessions across three states on my return and in summary I have to say, the Studio Six is very very good and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with it.
However it is planned for a graceful exit, I heard another pair of amps that I can't stop thinking about the sound and my ears miss.
Woo WA234 Monoblocks ???
I think it's a lot of money, but when you're sure this is THE sound you're looking for - it's always best to take THE shortest road. So enjoy your new stack I'll stick with Studio Six and invest in new music, tubes and headphones!
You got it, when listening to the uber high end DAC's both I and my partner sensed that we were not hearing the DAC's at their best, so we had a good listen to the 234's.
It is a big purchase, however when I take into consideration the costs of inevitably buying and selling used equipment it makes sense to go straight to the final desired finishing spot. Woo are able to make up a cable that will enable dual headphone use and a big benefit is I can use high efficency speakers with them.
I also like that I can run many different types of tubes.
The plan is to spend a week living with them first before jumping in.
Low impedances headphones as T5P do cause some little hum with Studio Six. But my experience is, rolling tubes for more quality ones do change a little....
I didn't notice huming of HD800 myself, having sold my HD800 because I did't like match with Studio Six that much
Match with Audeze / Hifiman / Mrspeakers and Grado PS500 is great Enjoy this beauty anyway!!!!
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The Studio Six does drive the HE-6, but does really need the power of this amp. I'll suggest you to try HE-560 before buying HE-6!
Very good tubeset for Studio Six is:
-Red base RCA 6SN7 (TCtubes.com)
-Bendix 6V6 or RCA/Tung-SOL 6V6
-OB2 Sylvania
-Mullard/Philips GZ34
Not the cheapest tubes, but worth the money