[sonic32]

Has anyone heard this amplifier, particularly with the ATH-W5000? I know this is a long shot, but who knows...

 

[Elephas]

A demo AT-HA5000 in action at an audio store. (click to view)

 

[skyline889]

Do you know people that work in audio stores? How do get all those stands?

 

[Elephas]

Sorry, those photos were taken at an audio store. I've edited the post.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

But did you listen to it, Elephas?

 

[purk]

I don't have the HA5K, but I do have the HA2002 to go with my W2002. Based on my experience with the combo, the HA2002 is the best match with the W2002 period (even best my SDS amp). So, I'm sure the HA5000 is definitely a great match to the W5K, if not the best.

 

[Elephas]

Yes, I listened to the demo HA5000 that day with a CEC DA53 as source, then with a Chord DAC64. Transport was a Rotel CDP. Headphones used were my W5000 and the shop's AD2000, and also their AD1000 and AD900 briefly. The shop's three demo AD Series can be seen in the first photo.

The HA5000 isn't available for purchase at the shop yet. The W5000 with HA5000 sounded amazing with the Chord DAC64 as source. It was the best sound I've ever heard with the W5000. Classical music sounded incredibly realistic, especially violins and other string instruments.

The HA5000 also sounded great with the AD2000, but I also think the AD2000 sounds great with other amps such as the CEC HD53R, Corda Aria, and Lehmann BCL. As to be expected, I feel the HA5000 improved the W5000's sound much more relative to other amps than the AD2000.

I plan to go back for more listening time with the HA5000, using my Lavry DA10 as source to compare the W5000 with the L3000 and W2002.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elephas I plan to go back for more listening time with the HA5000, using my Lavry DA10 as source to compare the W5000 with the L3000 and W2002.

Oh, do! That will be an eagerly anticipated report.

 

[herroyuihk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elephas Yes, I listened to the demo HA5000 that day with a CEC DA53 as source, then with a Chord DAC64. Transport was a Rotel CDP. Headphones used were my W5000 and the shop's AD2000, and also their AD1000 and AD900 briefly. The shop's three demo AD Series can be seen in the first photo. The HA5000 also sounded great with the AD2000, but I also think the AD2000 sounds great with other amps such as the CEC HD53R, Corda Aria, and Lehmann BCL. As to be expected, I feel the HA5000 improved the W5000's sound much more relative to other amps than the AD2000.

it's pity
I can't find some discuss about what AMP has best synerg with AD2000
It is hard way to find it....

 

[Elephas]

Now I have two bottles of Audio-Technica wine.

 

[jjcha]

Damn. Once again audio-technica claims the crown as producing the most refined and classy headphone rigs made. Congratulations on a beautiful setup.

Best,

-Jason

 

[Tachikoma]

How well does the HA5000 mate with non-AT headphones?

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

LOL well I guess we got our answer there!

It will be interesting to see what you have to say about it. My W5000 should be coming in soon, so we'll have to compare HA5000 vs. Dynahi notes

 

[Elephas]

Yes, the HA5000 vs. Dynahi should be interesting.

After I spent one year on Head-Fi without anyone with similar gear, now we have the Lavry DA10 as a common reference point.

Tachikoma, I'll try other headphones besides ATH with the HA5000 and report back. I'm way behind on posting impressions; I still owe Iron_Dreamer a SA5000 vs. AD2000 vs. W5000 comparison.

 

[ayt999]

they give you the wine when you buy the HA5000 too? why don't you open one up and give us impressions and later a review on the wine.

you still have one left after that to keep unopened.