One shocking thing I did today was pull out my old (dusty) Audio GD 11.28 from the closet.
I don't like either HE-500 or HE6SE V2 on it, at all. Highs simply too aggressive. Not enjoyable. However, the HD600 sounds great here - aggressive and punchy with it.
I actually wouldn't even recommend HE-500 or HE6SE V2 if NFB 11.28 was my only amp. Goes to show how important amp synergy is because they are both amazing on a Deckard.
Deckard amp does some brilliant work in smoothing out to the top end which I find is exactly what I personally need on the two Hifiman planars. Amplifier choice really does make a big difference for certain headphones.
I don't like either HE-500 or HE6SE V2 on it, at all. Highs simply too aggressive. Not enjoyable. However, the HD600 sounds great here - aggressive and punchy with it.
I actually wouldn't even recommend HE-500 or HE6SE V2 if NFB 11.28 was my only amp. Goes to show how important amp synergy is because they are both amazing on a Deckard.
Deckard amp does some brilliant work in smoothing out to the top end which I find is exactly what I personally need on the two Hifiman planars. Amplifier choice really does make a big difference for certain headphones.
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