[BubbaJay]

I think the Arya will sound fine with my SP200 and D50s just like the Ananda does. I have been wanting to upgrade my Mimby to the Bifrost 2 but as for amps that is something I'm going to have to research further. For now I'm happy with what I have but as I start to sell some headphones I'm sure I'll get something new.

 

[Bboy500]

You've got the Arya and LCD-2, that ought to cover most genres. Both would like a beefier SS amp. Maybe you could sell off your current amp, DAC, and perhaps your 400's (or other not much used item(s)) and snag a Lyr3 w/ the multibit DAC in it?

You get 6 wpc@32 ohms, a fairly warm sound that still has a taut bass, and maybe the best cheap DAC I've heard. The DAC isn't as good as my Gumby, but its neutral/warm as opposed to cold/analytical as many DAC's can be.

Not sure if your replying me or to Bubba (We both have LCD2s/400s and budget amps/dacs lol), but I will assume to me since he hasn't really brought up any of that stuff

The more I listen to the Aryas the more I really don't want to exactly trade them away for something LCD3s and LCDx's because when they sound good, they sound really good. And I really love the imaging/soundstage, I would miss that.

I may consider selling my Amp/Dac and trying to find some extra budget to upgrade the combo after all. If I can make the Aryas sound a bit more towards my preference and can get proper pads for my LCD2's I think I'll be happy where I am. Also I recently broke my HE-400s trying to upgrade my headband so selling that is out of the question now.

RiP my original HE-400's 2012-2020.

 

[ThanatosVI]

RiP my original HE-400's 2012-2020.

I also owned HE 400 from 2012 to 2020, only that my pair found a new home.
Some very special cans, they started my journey

 

[bagwell359]

Not sure if your replying me or to Bubba (We both have LCD2s/400s and budget amps/dacs lol), but I will assume to me since he hasn't really brought up any of that stuff

The more I listen to the Aryas the more I really don't want to exactly trade them away for something LCD3s and LCDx's because when they sound good, they sound really good. And I really love the imaging/soundstage, I would miss that.

I may consider selling my Amp/Dac and trying to find some extra budget to upgrade the combo after all. If I can make the Aryas sound a bit more towards my preference and can get proper pads for my LCD2's I think I'll be happy where I am. Also I recently broke my HE-400s trying to upgrade my headband so selling that is out of the question now.

RiP my original HE-400's 2012-2020.

Cost of new headbands kills that, do the two sides work, and are they pretty equal in output? If so betcha you can get some bucks for them.

I was replying to Bubba J.

Ciao.

 

[Bboy500]

Cost of new headbands kills that, do the two sides work, and are they pretty equal in output? If so betcha you can get some bucks for them.

I was replying to Bubba J.

Ciao.

No there is now a small screwdriver sized hole in one of the drivers, so only one side works. I got the headband for $50 from Hifiman and was hoping to restore my HE-400s to comfortable levels but the screws were rusted in or something like that and it was a whole thing trying to get the old headband off. Did not end well.

I also owned HE 400 from 2012 to 2020, only that my pair found a new home.
Some very special cans, they started my journey

Yeah they are, I was going to keep them around as my "backup" if any of my others died. And to remember what my favorite pair of initial "expensive" $400 Hifi cans sounded like. I was not expecting the screws to be so messed up.

 

[BubbaJay]

They shipped today so I'll have them Friday which is great because I'll have the weekend to listen to them and I plan on listening for hours and hours. I plan on these being my endgame and after I sell some of my headphones I'll look at getting a good amp and dac that will also be my endgame for those.

 

[bagwell359]

No there is now a small screwdriver sized hole in one of the drivers, so only one side works.

Ugh... here is another idea.

Two weeks ago I went into my pile of stuff you set aside over the years. You know, some pewter key fob, some over exposed pics, and a silver otter and some other bits and it looks like a couple of hundred on ebay. Maybe you have the same box kicking around ?

 

[szore]

Hi guys: How long do people recommend burn in for Arya?

 

[Docharsha89]

Hi guys: How long do people recommend burn in for Arya?

Anywhere between 150-200 hours lies the sweet spot, but for me it was improving till about ~ 250-275 hours

 

[BubbaJay]

Yeah, I'm done.

That's really about all I have to say because I've found my endgame. I don't need anything better than this and along with my closed-back AP2000ti I don't need anything else other than say a better dac and maybe a better amp but I've been very happy with the SP200. I'll give some impressions in a few days but I love how they sound, the signature, detail, and staging are all great.

 

[ezduzit2500]

Does anyone have any impressions of how the newer Schiit Magnius and/or Modius amp and DAC pairs with or drives the Aryas. Any are welcome to respond.

 

[gazzington]

Can a hugo2 power a Arya?

 

[Traiguen]

Not sure if your replying me or to Bubba (We both have LCD2s/400s and budget amps/dacs lol), but I will assume to me since he hasn't really brought up any of that stuff

The more I listen to the Aryas the more I really don't want to exactly trade them away for something LCD3s and LCDx's because when they sound good, they sound really good. And I really love the imaging/soundstage, I would miss that.

I may consider selling my Amp/Dac and trying to find some extra budget to upgrade the combo after all. If I can make the Aryas sound a bit more towards my preference and can get proper pads for my LCD2's I think I'll be happy where I am. Also I recently broke my HE-400s trying to upgrade my headband so selling that is out of the question now.

RiP my original HE-400's 2012-2020.

Hi, would you be interested in trading the Arya for a AmpsandSound Leeloo Stereo tube headphone amp?

 

[BubbaJay]

I've noticed that the Arya is my most power hungry headphone and while my SP200 has plenty of power with 3 watts at 32ohm I still think I'm going to get another amp.

I'm looking at a couple from Schiit like the Lyr or Asgard because I think I want a class A amp. I can't rule out the very powerful A90 either and I like that it's balanced as well. I'm in no rush so if anyone uses an amp that sounds good with the Arya let me know.

 

[Dramlin]

Out of curiosity, what are you missing with the SP200? What needs to change to get the sound you are looking for?