[dropkickduffy]

Yeah, I'm kinda new to this thing. I bit the bullet with the $124 HD580 on Amazon and now look how much I'm spending. Slippery slope indeed!

I'm just looking for a setup that I can use with maybe some K701 or 650 so maybe the HeadRoom DAC would be a good choice. Any other recommendations?

 

[Wizardry]

Hi

Just got some fresh news from the european Canamp supply chain : Alpar told me that a batch of Canamp should reach Frankfurt on Monday and soon be expedited. This means that a Canamp may be knocking at my door next week

For those who already have tried and enjoyed the Canamp : did you notice a specific "sounding curve" evolution in the first days or weeks, like dw6928* and dexdeter did ? Are there some recommandations about a burn in process ?


*btw, I didn't understand what mean "sparkle"

- sorry about my poor english

 

[MaN227]

SPARKLE is just a fancy word people here like to use cause they see other people use it and it just sounds cool

in simple english sparkle=clear, clean high frequency sound.

 

[dw6928]

I have had the Heed/ 650/701 group since the fall. The synergy is breathtaking. The veil on the 650s falls by the wayside, the "sterility" of the 701s fades, replaced by clarity
and magnificent upper and lower registers. I am one of the original Heed fans and to this day I cannot imagine a better $340 (old, old price) that I have ever spent on anything, in
this hobby or any other. PM me if you want more specifics.

 

[Dexdexter]

Hey Wayne, dropkickduffy is lookin' for DAC recommendations. Was I correct in remembering that you have a HeadRoom Micro DAC? Can you tell us something about it?

 

[dw6928]

My little Headroom prize. It, before the advent of the Heed was paired with the Microamp. The combination is their vaunted Microstack and with good reason. But a better amp sent the Microamp elsewhere. What did stay however is the Microdac. It is remarkable. It, whether connected optically or USB, really makes the Heed sing!. The level of improvement is far worth the money spent on the DAC. It is one of the best bangs for the buck out there. It is well made, well engineered and most of all makes everything connected to it better. Can't ask for more.

 

[Wizardry]

Edit... post moved into a new thread

 

[dropkickduffy]

Awesome, that's all I needed. Thanks Dex and DW!

 

[simonmf]

So....where would one get one of these? I spoke with someone about 3 months ago about one, but I dont remeber who...

 

[dropkickduffy]

Actually, one more question concerning DACs. How about the DAC-AH? Do you think this combo would have good synergy?

 

[Wizardry]

perhaps look at this thread for more infos about DACs

 

[dw6928]

no experience with Dac-ah. many many positive threads on the Heed/650 or 701 synergy, not to mention my new favorite: Ultrasone Proline 2500s. My Heed just loves the Ultrasones.

 

[Dexdexter]

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonmf /img/forum/go_quote.gif So....where would one get one of these? I spoke with someone about 3 months ago about one, but I dont remeber who...

Where are you located, simon?

 

[Murugesh]

Did anyone who placed order for Heed in December got their Heed last week or this week?

 

[brianth]

I'm also interested in hearing whether the December orders are coming through. I put a down payment on the Mapletree Ear + Purist HD, but I may consider waiting on the Canamp for a separate system. The pain of the wait is intense, though!