[conquerator2]

For the HE-560, I would get the Wolfson.

Thing is, I had the WM with the 6s (3.32) and wasn't particularly impressed... Might have been the 6s fault though...
I am just planning ahead in case of Mstage not being up to snuff

 

[Clemmaster]

Thing is, I had the WM with the 6s (3.32) and wasn't particularly impressed... Might have been the 6s fault though...
I am just planning ahead in case of Mstage not being up to snuff 

 
Do you plan on keeping the M-Stage?
I would suggest going All-in-one to get a more powerful amp.
 
Going from the M-Stage to the SA-31 was a substantial change with my planars (HE-4 & HE-500 back then). The 560 still has a quite low efficiency @90dB.

 

[conquerator2]

   
Do you plan on keeping the M-Stage?
I would suggest going All-in-one to get a more powerful amp.
 
Going from the M-Stage to the SA-31 was a substantial change with my planars (HE-4 & HE-500 back then). The 560 still has a quite low efficiency @90dB.

That I don't know yet. If I am to upgrade, I'd probably ditch the Mstage and get the Compass 2/ NFB 28...
If I don't stumble across even better, similarly priced combos...
Speaking of which, the Mstage w/ DAC module is very stellar so far... So I'd really have to feel that the 560 is underperforming... I don't wanna throw quids around for subtle improvements 

 

[sayh]

Thing is, I had the WM with the 6s (3.32) and wasn't particularly impressed... Might have been the 6s fault though...
I am just planning ahead in case of Mstage not being up to snuff

Isnt an agd 3.32 just an dac? Which amp did you pair them with?

 

[conquerator2]

Isnt an agd 3.32 just an dac? Which amp did you pair them with?

Emo Mini-X a-100 but you bring a good point...
Could have been synergy or something else, I am certainly not gonna blame the WM DAC.

 

[sayh]

Emo Mini-X a-100 but you bring a good point...
Could have been synergy or something else, I am certainly not gonna blame the WM DAC.

Blame the mini x

, the 6 should at least go with the 28 back then.
 
560 with compass 2 will be ok, and which implementation ?
Your ears will decide !

 

[conquerator2]

Indeed, my ears will decide if an upgrade is necessary

 

[Mad Max]

Still no M-Stage (or SA-31) vs. Compass 2 feedback?  I'm not finding the other impressions terribly useful.

 

[DanPluck]

I'm on my mobile so I can't give you a detailed rundown but I owned the matrix and then upgraded to the compass 2 when I had the HE400. I now own the HE500 and the C2, while the matrix is a fine amp, the compass 2 is in a different class, especially when it comes to orthos.

 

[Utopia]

  Still no M-Stage (or SA-31) vs. Compass 2 feedback?  I'm not finding the other impressions terribly useful.

I think head-fier Mad Lust Envy has had both.

 

[conquerator2]

Compass 2 or NFB 28... Ahhh, my brain hurts... Anyone? 

Ordered the Compass 9018 to replace the Mstage.

 

[DanPluck]

Compass 2 or NFB 28... Ahhh, my brain hurts... Anyone? 

Ordered the Compass 9018 to replace the Mstage.

 


Nice, try and pick up the alternative DAC modules with your order too, well worth the cash.

 

[conquerator2]

 

  Compass 2 or NFB 28... Ahhh, my brain hurts... Anyone? 

Ordered the Compass 9018 to replace the Mstage.

 


Nice, try and pick up the alternative DAC modules with your order too, well worth the cash.

Or maybe not... I might spring for the NFB28, I am undecided yet.

 

[sayh]

Or maybe not... I might spring for the NFB28, I am undecided yet.

Great choice i say

 

[conquerator2]

Great choice i say 

Yeah for 680 I think I gotta 

 
[also fixed your post

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EDIT: But 'tis a different decision :/
 
EDIT2: Bought the Compass 2 w/ ESS9018! HYPE!
 
How'd you describe the ESS Compass 2's signature? It's neutral, right?