Rob80b
Headphoneus Supremus
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I have a sneaking suspicion the units are the HD53's and not HD53R's.
I read that V8 is slightly better, problem is that, until I hear at least the HD53 I will not know what better is.
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What is of interest with the CEC is that I’ll be able to run the Teac VRDS-20 directly from the balanced output that has a lower load and higher output.
The GS-1 still looks good though but it's got to be kind to the SR325i's.
Originally Posted by cosmopragma The newest CEC HD 53 R V8 is a very good amp IMO. Finally. The older HD 53s and HD 51s had some design flaws (no adjustable gain, crappy pot etc.) and should be avoided, but the latest incarnation is one of the best amps I ever had the opportunity to listen to. In the end it's a question of personal preference.I've compared the amps you mentioned directly.For $500 I would purchase the CEC (if it's at least a HD 53 R, I doubt it's the slightly better V8).Unfortunately the CECs are far more expensive in Germany. |
I have a sneaking suspicion the units are the HD53's and not HD53R's.
I read that V8 is slightly better, problem is that, until I hear at least the HD53 I will not know what better is.
http://translate.google.com/translat...lr%3D%26sa%3DG
What is of interest with the CEC is that I’ll be able to run the Teac VRDS-20 directly from the balanced output that has a lower load and higher output.
The GS-1 still looks good though but it's got to be kind to the SR325i's.