K_19
Headphoneus Supremus
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Hey all,
I've recently found a decent deal for the HD650 locally and I was wondering on whether I should pick them up. I've always wanted to try it and I have a good opportunity to right now... but I do have my concerns with my particular amp.
My amp is the Head-Direct EF1, the lower voltage version. I am not sure if these would be strong enough to power the 650's. Thing here is that if I am not going to maximize or get close to maximizing the HD650's, then I don't want to bother purchasing it, since I'm very happy with the K701 sound, but even if it is something like a 8 or 8.5/10 then I'd be alright with it. EF1 was at the absolute spending limit for me for amps, and I do not plan on buying another amp at all (if I do purchase something, it'd be on a DAC).
My set up so far is Eee PC 1000HE (lossless files) -> Bithead DAC -> EF1 -> headphones (usually K701). Should I bother with HD650 in this setup? I do have the RCA and Sylvania tubes with the EF1 which should help the so called Senn veil of the 650's (especially RCA's with sharp highs), and I also have a Mullard 12AU7 on the way as well.
So your input on this would be great. Thanks in advance.
I've recently found a decent deal for the HD650 locally and I was wondering on whether I should pick them up. I've always wanted to try it and I have a good opportunity to right now... but I do have my concerns with my particular amp.
My amp is the Head-Direct EF1, the lower voltage version. I am not sure if these would be strong enough to power the 650's. Thing here is that if I am not going to maximize or get close to maximizing the HD650's, then I don't want to bother purchasing it, since I'm very happy with the K701 sound, but even if it is something like a 8 or 8.5/10 then I'd be alright with it. EF1 was at the absolute spending limit for me for amps, and I do not plan on buying another amp at all (if I do purchase something, it'd be on a DAC).
My set up so far is Eee PC 1000HE (lossless files) -> Bithead DAC -> EF1 -> headphones (usually K701). Should I bother with HD650 in this setup? I do have the RCA and Sylvania tubes with the EF1 which should help the so called Senn veil of the 650's (especially RCA's with sharp highs), and I also have a Mullard 12AU7 on the way as well.
So your input on this would be great. Thanks in advance.