[Soundfalls]

You mentioned the Kann Cube, which is really massive compared to most DAPs. That’s because it’s designed to drive full-size headphones. It has has way more juice than you need to power the Arya. It would be perfect. See post here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/astell-kern-kann-cube.905446/page-65

Thanks for sharing, The numbers look reassuring.

 

[zooey]

Hi, guys. I am a Headfi newbie here. I am interested in getting the Arya but understand that it is quite hard to drive. I was wondering if anyone had some experience pairing it with a single strong portable/transportable player (like iBasso Dx200 max, Kann Cube or even the Sony DMP Z1) without a separate amp? Is it possible to bring out Arya's full potential without being constrained to the desktop or carrying around too many devices?

I use Calyx M + iFi xCAN to drive my Hifiman Arya headphones and they sound GREAT

 

[Spamilton]

New poster here, but long-time lurker. Just wanted to share that I am using the Aryas with a Benchmark DAC3 HGC. I can't comment on other amps, but this is the best headphone experience I've ever had. The imaging is so nice. I was a long-time HD650 user. I compared the Arya with the HD800S, and the Arya was much more pleasing to my ears. I think they really nailed it with this one. The HD800S was very fatiguing for me, as much as I wanted to love it.

 

[Docharsha89]

New poster here, but long-time lurker. Just wanted to share that I am using the Aryas with a Benchmark DAC3 HGC. I can't comment on other amps, but this is the best headphone experience I've ever had. The imaging is so nice. I was a long-time HD650 user. I compared the Arya with the HD800S, and the Arya was much more pleasing to my ears. I think they really nailed it with this one. The HD800S was very fatiguing for me, as much as I wanted to love it.

I would actually relate the Arya to a SUPER ULTRA HD650. Diffuse Bass, Lush and Warm Mids. The treble response is the only differentiator, but I've always found the HD650's treble to be rolled off, whereas the Arya has a near perfect treble response.

 

[Spamilton]

I would actually relate the Arya to a SUPER ULTRA HD650. Diffuse Bass, Lush and Warm Mids. The treble response is the only differentiator, but I've always found the HD650's treble to be rolled off, whereas the Arya has a near perfect treble response.

Agreed. I would even still recommend the 650 over most of the newer cans I've heard.

 

[misternoe]

Anyone have any reccos for braided XLR balanced cables? I saw these but I've never purchased anything off aliexpress LN006429 99% Pure Silver 8 Core Headphone Cable

 

[GeorgeA]

I’ve recently ordered OIDIO Mongrel Cable for HiFiMAN Ananda, Arya & Sundara Headphones.
https://oidiosound.co.uk/headphone-cables/hifiman/arya/mongrel-arya-sundara

Shipment is scheduled for September 10th.

 

[gonzovision]

I’ve recently ordered OIDIO Mongrel Cable for HiFiMAN Ananda, Arya & Sundara Headphones.
https://oidiosound.co.uk/headphone-cables/hifiman/arya/mongrel-arya-sundara

Shipment is scheduled for September 10th.

Going to do the same once I make up my mind on which amp to get.

 

[Spamilton]

I'm using a Periapt. I can't hear a difference, but I needed something longer than stock, and it is constructed very well.

 

[jincuteguy]

I'm using a Periapt. I can't hear a difference, but I needed something longer than stock, and it is constructed very well.

Really there's no diff between the stock and Periapt?

Also anyone tried the Ananda vs Arya? How much more soundstage does the Arya give over the Ananda?

 

[Spamilton]

Really there's no diff between the stock and Periapt?

Also anyone tried the Ananda vs Arya? How much more soundstage does the Arya give over the Ananda?

Yeah, I assume the stock cable is already decent quality. I don't want to beat a dead horse with cables and audio quality. I'll just say my brain can't tell them apart in a blind test.

 

[gonzovision]

Yeah, I assume the stock cable is already decent quality. I don't want to beat a dead horse with cables and audio quality. I'll just say my brain can't tell them apart in a blind test.

I think the stock cable is awful, was my only complaint with the Arya, it tangles every time I leave it down on the desk. It actually only feels marginally better than the cable on my HyperX headset.

 

[Spamilton]

I think the stock cable is awful, was my only complaint with the Arya, it tangles every time I leave it down on the desk. It actually only feels marginally better than the cable on my HyperX headset.

Right, the build is nothing special. I just mean sonically. The length was my main problem.

 

[gonzovision]

Right, the build is nothing special. I just mean sonically. The length was my main problem.

Oh ye, absolutely no issues sonically.

 

[Mediahound]

I think the stock cable is awful, was my only complaint with the Arya, it tangles every time I leave it down on the desk. It actually only feels marginally better than the cable on my HyperX headset.

Right, the build is nothing special. I just mean sonically. The length was my main problem.

Oh ye, absolutely no issues sonically.

FWIW, the stock cable is an OCC cable so aside from build, it should sound better than a replacement cable that is not OCC.