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Audio GD SA-31 head amp/ preamp . A powerfull Head Amp with Diamond Difference design .
Oct 24, 2012 at 7:04 PM Post #62 of 444
Wow, okay, this amp is really good. I currently have the "warmer 2" setting going which is nice with my brighter DT770/600's- it definitely reduces sibilance in female vocals but keeps all the detail- it seems to take the "edge" off of recordings that are bright- think Lyle Lovett for instance. It's soundstage is not as wide or deep as my Master-5 but it's different tone is a good offset to it. Plenty of power on tap.
 
I think this amp would be a great pairing with brighter headphones or anyone who likes smoother treble (yet still extended enough), or maybe has a brighter source/ DAC. 
 
Another quality amp from Kingwa. 
 
Oct 24, 2012 at 10:15 PM Post #64 of 444
I'm gonna be paiairng it up with the DT990s which is very bright. Sounds like a quality combo. I may even go old school Hifiman and get the HE-4 which could use all that power.
 
Oct 25, 2012 at 4:58 AM Post #65 of 444
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mad lust envy said:
I'm gonna be paiairng it up with the DT990s which is very bright. Sounds like a quality combo. I may even go old school Hifiman and get the HE-4 which could use all that power.
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Unless you really like the HE-4 sound signature and your budget does not allow you to get the HE-5LE (which has a similar signature) I would not recommend this phone. I own it as well as the HE-500 and the performance level is definitely not the same. From what I heard, the HE-400, however, is really close to the HE-500 in most aspects but it has a dark sound signature that might not pair well with the SA-31 in this case. I would go NFB-6 + HE-400 or SA-31 + HE-5LE depending on budget.
 
Oct 25, 2012 at 6:42 AM Post #66 of 444
I already owned and loved the HE-4. I wouldnt be using the extra warmth settings with it. The HE500 wouldnt have the bass presence I want. Even the HE400 didnt have enough. From memory, the HE4 was like the DT990, just darker.
 
Oct 25, 2012 at 6:52 AM Post #67 of 444
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clemmaster said:
 
Unless you really like the HE-4 sound signature and your budget does not allow you to get the HE-5LE (which has a similar signature) I would not recommend this phone. I own it as well as the HE-500 and the performance level is definitely not the same. From what I heard, the HE-400, however, is really close to the HE-500 in most aspects but it has a dark sound signature that might not pair well with the SA-31 in this case. I would go NFB-6 + HE-400 or SA-31 + HE-5LE depending on budget.
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I'm running the HE-500 from the NFB-6 (fully balanced) and it sounds terrific though I have no other phones or amps to compare it with.
 
Oct 25, 2012 at 8:41 AM Post #69 of 444
tim3320070 said:
The SA-31 is not dark- it's "Kingwa dark" meaning subtly warmer that ultra neutral.
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Exactly. Having owned the NFB-5, I know what to expect.

The NFB-5 sounded glorious with the HE400. Since the HE-4 is slightly brighter than the HE400, I wouldn't expect overly dark sound anyways.

First things first: waiting for the SA-31 to arrive to test with the two 990s I have. Then I'll see if I have a desire to get the HE-4.



PLEASE tell me that means it's on it's way!
 
Oct 25, 2012 at 12:43 PM Post #72 of 444
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mad lust envy said:
Exactly. Having owned the NFB-5, I know what to expect.
The NFB-5 sounded glorious with the HE400. Since the HE-4 is slightly brighter than the HE400, I wouldn't expect overly dark sound anyways.
First things first: waiting for the SA-31 to arrive to test with the two 990s I have. Then I'll see if I have a desire to get the HE-4.

PLEASE tell me that means it's on it's way!
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Ha fun with your new toy 
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and try to stay alive until it come to your home ^^
 
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