[vkvedam]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't have any sort of definitive answer to this question yet For now, for the break in, I'm using them with the J Sound Lab - it's transformer coupled so it can deal with the low impedance of the HE-5. Once broken in, though, they will spend a bunch of time with the Audio-GD Phoenix, which is a more neutral sounding amp than the J Sound Lab.

And when can we expect a review from the 'Reviewerus Prolificus'?

 

[Skylab]

LOL! After about 2 weeks of break in, and another 2 weeks of listening, I will try to muster a review. I bought the HE-5's, they are not a review loaner, so I plan mostly to just enjoy them

But I will write about them I'm sure.

 

[achristilaw]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Alan, let us know what you find out here. I just got my HE-5's yesterday, and have been breaking them in. They sound great generally, with some obvious planar goodness, although any real analysis is too early. But I do have one complaint - the cable is very stiff, and very microphonic. Assuming they continue to sound good, I will want to replace the cable for sure. But I was very pleased with the out of the box sound - very encouraging!

Could there be a more generic cable...straight from the spool, braided and terminated. Anything stiff of course will be a conduit for tube micro-phonics but this is pretty bad.

I have had a positive word from Drew and Craig (Cryo), Craig has to think of a price. I'm waiting of Heli..best conduit covering and is supple while sounding good. I'll keep digging and see what I come up with!

I'm going balanced!

 

[Skylab]

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Originally Posted by achristilaw /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm going balanced!

I was thinking of the same thing - as long as it sounds good with the Phoenix, which I am sure it will.

 

[achristilaw]

Drew and I have both emailed for a part no. on the connector.

Just for Ha-Ha's tried some tubes (via the WA6SE) and was a little let down.
The mixing of the tube in to the fray softened transients to much for me. It took a Modern, vibrant well recorded Piano and transformed it to a early "Red Label" (late 40's, early 50's), softened, opaque sounding and a distant focus. The recording doesn't sound like that. It's not offensive at all and may have admirers...but it wasn't plausible in my opinion.

"I need them transients..and I need them now" Yeah Baby!

 

[vcoheda]

definitely interested in trying these. i also would look to balance them with an after market cable.

 

[momomo6789]

yeh i would like to balance mine also if anyone gets part no. that works post it.

 

[achristilaw]

Drew (Moon Audio) has informed me that he has a nice soft jacket available and is in communication for a part no.. I am interested in a Balanced 6ft. pair (Neutrik) and the price $250.00 plus shipping...More later!

 

[momomo6789]

orly thanks ^_^

 

[achristilaw]

Drew now has a part no. for the connectors for a re-placement cable, and has emailed some parts vendors, and is waiting for a reply from said vendors.

 

[Skylab]

Sweet! Balanced cable, here I come

 

[momomo6789]

i like these much more then my balanced dt880 600ohms

 

[achristilaw]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sweet! Balanced cable, here I come

Drew has a no. AND now Alex at Apuresound both have no.s! Just heard from Heli....COOL!!

 

[vcoheda]

can't wait to hear it.

 

[achristilaw]

I'm shipping my pair to Heli and Alex (Apuresound) to make sure of the connector type and testing....I'm taking one for the Team!