[jjshin23]

+1

 

[Whazzzup]

At that price and even twice that price the hpa8 is a fine amp that drives th900 beautifully. I'm not sure the knock is worth it and really you don't need a 7 grand amp to run the things. The hpa8 192 32 bit 4x sampling is sweet to my ears and have no interest in chasing any dragon.

 

[kurochin]

HP-A8's DAC section is fine. It's no Reimyo, but I prefer it's signature compared to other DACs with built-in headphone out in that price-range (Mytek, Lavry, Benchmark). Amp section I was less impressed with. Wished Fostex released a DAC only at a lower price.

 

[Audio Jester]

Taonally IMHO @audionewbi, I'd you get a chance to demo the WA7 with EH tubes, it's great value for $$$. I think personally I'd be happier with that than the HP-A8 given a budget.

Did you end up listening to that Bakoon or am I imagining things again?

 

[sidrpm]

Vintage speaker amps drive the TH900 quite nicely. Inexpensive too.

+1.
 
I drive it using my Pioneer QX9900 (circa 1973-74) and it is sublime!

 

[AnakChan]

Did you end up listening to that Bakoon or am I imagining things again?

 
You're not imaging things. The Bakoon rep & I were exchanging e-mails early Feb on sending me some stuff for me to listen to but he never got back to me after I gave him my address !? Well I think he's a legit Bakoon rep. I'll drop him a reminder mail.

 

[deafanddumb]

I've considered that as well as trying Alpha pads. Have both in the house so maybe..............

Hi...did you ever try this? Thoughts? Thanks

 

[DenonBeaver]

Listened to my 900s thru the Woo Audio Wa2 amp this weekend and it was the worst I had ever heard the 900s sound. I would highly recommend staying away from that amp if you plan to pair it with the 900s

 

[akhyar]

Listened to my 900s thru the Woo Audio Wa2 amp this weekend and it was the worst I had ever heard the 900s sound. I would highly recommend staying away from that amp if you plan to pair it with the 900s

Not suprising, as the WA2 is OTL tube amp, primarily designed for high-impedance can like HD800 or T1.

 

[MoatsArt]

Subbed

 

[KBerube80]

  Amazon Japan has these for only ~$1220.
 
Cheapest place to buy them by far...and at that price they are actually competitively priced.

Has anyone ordered these from Amazon Japan?  How secure is their shipping/packaging?

 

[deafanddumb]

I have the th900 coming tomorrow with the burson conductor and soloist sl, to compare....should be a blast!
Any experience of this combination from you guys?....thanks.

 

[Tony1110]

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I have the th900 coming tomorrow with the burson conductor and soloist sl, to compare....should be a blast!
Any experience of this combination from you guys?....thanks.

You'll love the Conductor and TH-900. One of those combinations that makes it difficult to take the headphones off.

 

[deafanddumb]

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You'll love the Conductor and TH-900. One of those combinations that makes it difficult to take the headphones off.

Unfortunately the conductor it's on lone and to expensive probably....so maybe best I don't listen!!

 

[KBerube80]

Well, I have finally bought myself a pair of these beauties.  I can't wait to hear them!!!  Especially to ABX them with my D7000's.