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Headphoneus Supremus
Depends on what the output impedance is for that amp. If it is <5 ohms it should be ok for the HE-500's 38 ohms and at any rate this 1/8 is not a hard fact so use your ears and see if it matters
Depends on what the output impedance is for that amp. If it is <5 ohms it should be ok for the HE-500's 38 ohms and at any rate this 1/8 is not a hard fact so use your ears and see if it matters
Output impedance according to the spec sheet is 32[size=small]Ω[/size]-600[size=small]Ω.[/size]
That is not the same thing The figures you provided are merely supported impedance for the headphones, meaning any headphone between that impedance can be used with this amp.
Dont bother with it, SS amps are 99% okay as far as in/out impedance go.
Especially Audio GD, all of which products are dead quiet with all full sized headphones.
This should only concern you if you go for a tube or speaker amp. Moreso for the former, but since you are not, dont worry about it
Cheers! Luke
I almost flunked my physics class in high school due to not being able to figure out electricity.
I describe the HE-500's with a few -- simple adjectives. Smooth, Engaging, Clear, Punchy, Detailed, Sparkly, Smooth, Hypnotizing, Seductive, Precise and Groovy.
The SPL Auditor add's a level of precision not found on the Audio-gd ROC SA, giving the ROC a more 'musical' and relaxed sound. The control Auditor has over the bass is astonishing. Making it extended, punchy, controlled, detailed. The ROC on the other hand handles bass with some added 'bloom'. There's also a veil over the bass, which hampers detail retrieval in the lower octaves.
On the Audio-gd ROC SA, the high's are also not as extended, which adds a level of 'smoothness'. Once again, the smoothness covers up extension and detail. Its there, although more difficult to make out.
ROC is at a disadvantage here as well. I'm running RCA's to it from the DAC and using SE output. While the SPL Auditor is running Balanced from DAC and using native SE output.
Soon the ROC will be running off of balanced via Auditor passthrough.
Needless to say, HE-500's sound amazing running off of either amp. There will be times where I will forget which amp I'm currently using. No hearing adjustment necessary when switching amps, that's for sure. You can call the Auditor a VERY refined ROC SA. The Auditor has been with me for around a month and received exclusive and extensive listening time. No 'new toy syndrome' here folks.
Until next time ... Happy Listening.
Ps. If someone knows of a deal on a balanced cable for the HE-500, feel free to PM me.
Great write-up! Post it as a equipment review
Really love the HE500 myself, currently using a CS300XS; magical
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Lavry DA11?
would you describe this DAC? Compared to something like an Audio-gd DAC.
Warm huh? That's good I was afraid it was kind of a cold and clinical DAC. Kinda like the Benchmark DAC.
Thanks..
Warm huh? That's good I was afraid it was kind of a cold and clinical DAC. Kinda like the Benchmark DAC.
Thanks..
I didn't think Lavry DA11 sounded any different from Grace Design m903, and m903 is often said to sound like Benchmark (not heard it myself). Thinking of getting Mhdt Havana DAC myself. That is said to be warm.