[richard51]

where do you live? i am surprised that the garage 1217 had restrictions about postal shipping in some country.....

 

[Gamingmusiclove]

where do you live? i am surprised that the garage 1217 had restrictions about postal shipping in some country.....

Venezuela, we have a really strict internet buying system, you can't even order from amazon, you need to contact with a company to buy online, then they send it here, they only work with amazon though, and i think newegg

 

[richard51]

Venezuela, we have a really strict internet buying system, you can't even order from amazon, you need to contact with a company to buy online, then they send it here, they only work with amazon though, and i think newegg

ok i was ignorant of this restriction in venezuela......I am sorry ... i wish you will  buy the better amp for your he 400...

 

[Gamingmusiclove]

ok i was ignorant of this restriction in venezuela......I am sorry ... i wish you will  buy the better amp for your he 400...

No need to worry man, though i would like to know, is there any other good option? Doesn't need to be the best, though i would like it to come close.
Also, how good do the e17 pair?

 

[Gamingmusiclove]

ok i was ignorant of this restriction in venezuela......I am sorry ... i wish you will  buy the better amp for your he 400...

Also, are the e12 good enough? Whats a good dac not pair them?

 

[mandrake50]

Venezuela, we have a really strict internet buying system, you can't even order from amazon, you need to contact with a company to buy online, then they send it here, they only work with amazon though, and i think newegg

Maybe write to Jeremy and see what he says about sending an amp to you.
Search garage1217 for contact info.
 
BTW, I have a Sunrise III, actually two of them.. one at work, and one in the rotation here, I really like them, but getting a tube that you like can be time consuming, and really impact your budget. Same with the Ember.
 
If you try to see what  Jeremy says about shipping, consider the Polaris. It is what it is, no tube rolling and no op -amp rolling. It does have lots of settings to play with if you are so motivated (input impedance, output impedance, three different filter profiles). So you can play with the sound...
 
It really does do a good job for me with both the 400 and 400i.. as well as anything else I have plugged into it. It just sounds good!
 
If you care to get more info...there is lots more, PM me.

 

[Gamingmusiclove]

Maybe write to Jeremy and see what he says about sending an amp to you.
Search garage1217 for contact info.

BTW, I have a Sunrise III, actually two of them.. one at work, and one in the rotation here, I really like them, but getting a tube that you like can be time consuming, and really impact your budget. Same with the Ember.

If you try to see what  Jeremy says about shipping, consider the Polaris. It is what it is, no tube rolling and no op -amp rolling.
It really does do a good job for me with both the 400 and 400i.. as well as anything else I have plugged into it. It just sounds good!

If you care to get more info...there is lots more, PM me.

Thanks a lot man! I'm still gathering information, if anything i will pm you, so thanks for the offer!

 

[Lohb]

I would say that this DAC is on the natural to warm side. It's not overly warm, the treble is just very smooth and refined so that gives a lack of harshness. Like others have said, I find myself really enjoying the music whilst the equipment gets out of the way with this little box, which is fantastic. It does drive my HE400s well but not particularly loud. They could really do with an amp between them to get the sound levels required for my musical needs.

Sounds similar to BM MK2,....natural with a dash of warmth.... but BM MK2 takes care of powering dynamic cans effortlessly as well. Microstreamer looks good by US$ prices...the old dollars to pounds price matching. I think it has a Ti chip.

 

[Lohb]

I'm not liking focuspads on he-400. The treble is smoother but the soundstage is smaller. And it sounds less airy and open. Am I crazy?

Nope, pad rolling is like tube rolling...they all have a sonic character that interacts with the can.

 

[leeperry]

And how are the HM5's? and the K702's?

BTW, what's the easiest way to install the rings on third party earpads? And quite frankly, isn't dual-sided adhesive a better idea? The whole clipping stuff must hurt sealing and deep bass.

 

[Ekul61]

Which pads are prefered for comfort. Focuspad or focus a pads? Thx

 

[Gamingmusiclove]

Which pads are prefered for comfort. Focuspad or focus a pads? Thx

I have a similar question, sound quality wise and confort, wich is better velour or ficus?

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Shure 1540 pads. People love them for the HE4, it should hopefully be good for the 400.

 

[Ekul61]

Shure 1540 pads. People love them for the HE4, it should hopefully be good for the 400.[/quoteare saying u think these would be more comfy than focus pads? As im looking for the best comfort.thx

 

[ethan7000]

Does anyone have an HE400 they would like trade for a Project Starlight tube amp + cash? If so, please PM me, thanks