Heed CanAmp

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by TiTaN Well shoot...I'd been reading this thread and the thread on rockgrotto and was almost 100% positive I was ordering this amp. Then this post comes up and totally tears it all down for me. I own the RS-1s and have a pair of RS-2s on the way so I want what is best for those and after getting all hyped up for this new and exciting amp you have to tell me the Mapletree (what I want but can't quite justify spending another $600 on) is still better. Can you possibly explain why? I apologize if you have already stated this as I haven't gotten past this post of the thread but I'd more than appreciate a response or PM explaining what I would lose if I got this amp over the Mapletree. Thanks.

Bass impact, detailed/clear presentation, and overall depth in the music. Do not get me wrong if all I had was the Heed CanAmp I would be very happy and you would not know until you did a side by side. With the discount being ofered it may be hard for some to justify the additional cost in the Mapletree specially when you have to include S&H.

 

[Dook]

what would go better with the K701's . Canamp or the mapletree? i have the extra money to spend so i'd rather go with a Tube amp sense their held in such high regard heh. but if the Canamp is better for the K701's i'll jump in the 1 year wait line to get it.

 

[adhoc]

So... how does it do with the RS-1s?

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Dook what would go better with the K701's . Canamp or the mapletree? i have the extra money to spend so i'd rather go with a Tube amp sense their held in such high regard heh. but if the Canamp is better for the K701's i'll jump in the 1 year wait line to get it.

The Mapletree is better, however with the discount being ofered and when you include the shipping from canada the price difference is about $300.

If you are going to stay just with the K701 and not go to Grado cans in the future get the Heed. If you plan to get Grado cans then it is no contest get the Mapletree.

 

[Shmuel]

could you tell us about the discount?
what is the final cost of the Heed amp?
thank you,
Shmuel

 

[PinkFloyd]

Sad that my Heed has to go back on Monday but it's been great having it on board. Superb amp at a superb price totally awesome with the Senns.

Mike.

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Shmuel could you tell us about the discount? what is the final cost of the Heed amp? thank you, Shmuel

Contact:

Dan Muzquiz
Blackbird Audio/Gallery
619-449-2787
http://www.blackbirdaudio.com

 

[PinkFloyd]

Have you tried it with HD-6** yet Miguel??

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by PinkFloyd Have you tried it with HD-6** yet Miguel??

Yes I have, HD600 with Headphile Senn V2 in Black Silver. Man the Heed rocks! It is so detailed and punchy. The music has a depth and smoothness that I would not have thought a SS amp could deliver.

When you throw in the price it is a bargain. I wish other Head-Fiers got theirs so they could post their impressions.

Vorlon1, have you received yours yet?

 

[daggerlee]

So this singleended, discrete pure class A output ought to have enough voltage to handl the low efficiency K701s then?

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by daggerlee So this singleended, discrete pure class A output ought to have enough voltage to handl the low efficiency K701s then?

Yes, and they sound great together.

 

[Shmuel]

mrarroyo
thanks for the info
i will call tomorrow re sale price on heed amp
this seems like a special amp.........
thanks,
Shmuel

 

[dw6928]

just ordered one for my 701s. about 5 weeks..what a pleasure Dan was to deal with.

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by dw6928 just ordered one for my 701s. about 5 weeks..what a pleasure Dan was to deal with.

I certainly hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Please post your opinion, thanks.

 

[kaushama]

BTW could somebody tell me what is an "SS AMP"?