[Br777]

got my ef5 today, it was used and thoroughly burned in already
 
while the frequency peaks/valleys have not changed much, the overall sound is definately softer, looser, more expanded, and smoother compared to my decware zen head. I guess that's what a tube is for eh?  i liked the zen head sound a lot too - just a different flavor with the ef5, but closer to what i like so ef5 FTW! 
 
im happy with this combo.  clearly this amp is overkill in the power department as i find i have to adjust the volume in barely turn milimeter increments, but i can live with that
 
looking forward to rolling some tubes!
 
eventually still considering saving up for the CSP2 but that may take some time given my limited funds
 

 

[DannyBuoy]

I see you are still considering am amp. On Tuesday I placed in order for a Yamamoto HA-02 to go with my AT-W1000X.
It costs $995 with $200 down as a deposit and since it takes 7 weeks to get one I have that time to sell some stuff to pay the additional $800 I owe on it.
You can read about the HA-02 here: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/yamamoto4/ha02.html
 
I will let you know once I get it.

 

[Mescalito]

What will be the best choice for W1000X, Woo WA2 or WA6SE? Or something else?

 

[Skylab]

The WA6SE should be a better match for the impedance of the W1000X than the WA2 would be.

 

[earerror]

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I see you are still considering am amp. On Tuesday I placed in order for a Yamamoto HA-02 to go with my AT-W1000X.
It costs $995 with $200 down as a deposit and since it takes 7 weeks to get one I have that time to sell some stuff to pay the additional $800 I owe on it.
You can read about the HA-02 here: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/yamamoto4/ha02.html
 
I will let you know once I get it.

Never tried the HA-02... but my ATH-W1000X is rocking and rolling with a Burson HA-160.  I think they are a pretty good match.
 
http://www.bursonaudio.com/burson_headamp_160.htm
 

 

[Mescalito]

Do I need to order Sophia Princess tube with WA6SE for W1000X? Thx

 

[DannyBuoy]

I've been using my w1000X with my new Yamamoto HA-02 for about 6 weeks now and I am very pleased with the combo.
 
For vinyl I have it connected to a Project turntable via a Project Tub Box II and for digital music it is connected to a Dac Wow via Optical to a HT Omega Claro sound card via Amphenol Glass Fiber.
 
I love the synergy of the amp with the HPs. I would love to compare with a Woo amp though (or the HA160 mentioned earlier in the thread).
 
I have been going through a lot of tuning to get the vinyl to my satisfaction and have swapped out cartridges, cables, and tubes and gotten different SQ each time although nothing strikes meas a perfect setup yet. But I know the Amp/HP combo works well toegether given my listening pleasure with the digital side of my system.
 
Just thought I would fill you in since my last post was before I received the yama amp.

 

[Mescalito]

DannyBuoy, if you'll compare Yamamoto with WA6SE, thats will be great

 

[Spicy]

I was thinking of getting a WA6 for my W1000X and was wondering if the WA6 worked well with the Grado HF-2?
 
Any other suggestions for amp choices would be well appreciated thanks.
 
*Using a Little Dot l+ atm and would like to upgrade*

 

[Rideau]

You also may want to take a look at the ALO Amphora Amp, I love mine.

 

[Makiah S]

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yeah, ive never taken the time to burn in headphones, and i have to admit im skeptical past a few hours, but I am burning in the 1000's as we speak.  They are pretty imbalanced as far as their flatness when i run a sine wave, which is a bit annoying, but we'll see if this burn in thing is for real and it tones them down a bit.  
REEEEEEALLY sibilant.  something i didnt even know the meaning of until i tried these.  also some serious dips around 300-500hz and 6000-7500hz.... anyway i guess thats just the way it goes, especially with closed cans.. the d2000's were even worse
 
however they do sound good when eq'd but I'm having a hard time adjusting to their tight precise sound compared to my d2000's.  Its not a worse sound, but its very different.
 
anyway, im leaning more and more towards the decware csp2 because i have a feeling i will like what a tube sound adds to these cans.. maybe mellow them out a bit.  I will check out your review though

I'm buying these as we speak [DMN IT BUYER PM ME BACK ALREADY] xD, but I use a Rca Clear Top Tube for my THICK mid cans, the 12ua7a tube adds some richness to mids BUT adds more tightness and sound stage. A nice tube. Plus it's a hybrid Tube amp so it get's the space of ss and the warmth of Tube without to much of each.