[ToddRaymond]

Anyone got any endgame DAC/AMP recommendations for the HE1000SE?

Preferably DAC/AMP combos for practicality.

Heard good things about Burson + Hifiman. So perhaps something like a Conductor 3XP or reference?

I would imagine the R-27 RE from Audio-gd would be great! It's the lower power version of the R-27 HE, and would have plenty of power on tap for these 'phones.

 

[nighthink]

So with the current exchange rate, if ordering from HFM directly into Europe, the price for the new HEKSE including shipment would be $2045, which is under 1870 Eur (assuming the trick with $100 package value), and on top of that one will get another $200 in points back as part of the reward system, making it the total amount for HEKSE below 1700 Eur..

Edit: they are now in stock in Europe, for those interested.

 

[davehutch]

Hi all, wondering if anyone can shed some light regarding the stock HE1000SE cables (black) for me?
What's the material HFM use for these? It's just that if they are standard, non-OFC then I'll probably get something like the Tripowin Granvia to replace them as it's a bit more flexible and uses OFC-Copper.
Oddly, I notice that the standard 'replacement' cable on HFMs website is more expensive than their 'Crystalline' version so I'm a bit confused as to their material quality.
Thanks

 

[jaysec]

So with the current exchange rate, if ordering from HFM directly into Europe, the price for the new HEKSE including shipment would be $2045, which is under 1870 Eur (assuming the trick with $100 package value), and on top of that one will get another $200 in points back as part of the reward system, making it the total amount for HEKSE below 1700 Eur..

Edit: they are now in stock in Europe, for those interested.

They’re back in stock on HiFiMan’s website? I’ve been asking them about the EU stock for months now, each time they told me they could ship it from China only.

 

[nighthink]

They’re back in stock on HiFiMan’s website? I’ve been asking them about the EU stock for months now, each time they told me they could ship it from China only.

Seems like not anymore.. go quickly away.

 

[jaysec]

Seems like not anymore.. go quickly away.

You got that info from the customerservice@hifiman.com?

 

[Hubert481]

Tripowin GranVia is great - i can recommend them - using since 01-2023

 

[nighthink]

You got that info from the customerservice@hifiman.com?

Yes. First I got confirmation they are in stock, but after the order was in place, they confirmed it is not anymore. Now I'm deciding whether to take the refurbished..

 

[jaysec]

Yes. First I got confirmation they are in stock, but after the order was in place, they confirmed it is not anymore. Now I'm deciding whether to take the refurbished..

Alright, well I’m glad at least you managed to get them from the EU warehouse.

 

[nighthink]

Alright, well I’m glad at least you managed to get them from the EU warehouse.

No I didn't .. it was gone probably before I placed the order. So I need to decide if I will take the refurbished or none. Difficult choice.

 

[jaysec]

No I didn't .. it was gone probably before I placed the order. So I need to decide if I will take the refurbished or none. Difficult choice.

Refurbished isn’t a bad choice but I always prefer a brand new pair.

 

[Hotdoggn]

Refurbished isn’t a bad choice but I always prefer a brand new pair.

I got mine refurbished from the Hifiman store. I had issues with the pair I initially received. However, Hifiman quickly exchanged them when I reached out to them, and the second pair has had absolutely no issues. In fact, it appears to be brand new. No visible blemishes or defects whatsoever.

 

[nighthink]

I got mine refurbished from the Hifiman store. I had issues with the pair I initially received. However, Hifiman quickly exchanged them when I reached out to them, and the second pair has had absolutely no issues. In fact, it appears to be brand new. No visible blemishes or defects whatsoever.

That's great. The problem is that you don't know in which state they are upfront. They might be great, but they can have some ugly scratches Hifiman would tell it's normal but it would irritate every time I reach out for them . But then if I would get such a pair as you (looking brand new) I'd be probably happy. That's why it is a difficult choice.

Still, there must be a reason why they are cheaper than the new ones. In the end, all of them (even new) are built up from exchangeable parts. so if refurbished would mean all new parts, what is then the difference between refurbished and new.. Just thinking too much I guess .

Also, it does not help the communication is so slow, when I need some solution fast.

 

[eugene2]

That's great. The problem is that you don't know in which state they are upfront. They might be great, but they can have some ugly scratches Hifiman would tell it's normal but it would irritate every time I reach out for them . But then if I would get such a pair as you (looking brand new) I'd be probably happy. That's why it is a difficult choice.

Still, there must be a reason why they are cheaper than the new ones. In the end, all of them (even new) are built up from exchangeable parts. so if refurbished would mean all new parts, what is then the difference between refurbished and new.. Just thinking too much I guess .

Also, it does not help the communication is so slow, when I need some solution fast.

I've bought refurbished before they look brand new. If you're nervous just buy new. Hifiman is very responsive...

 

[Hotdoggn]

That's great. The problem is that you don't know in which state they are upfront. They might be great, but they can have some ugly scratches Hifiman would tell it's normal but it would irritate every time I reach out for them . But then if I would get such a pair as you (looking brand new) I'd be probably happy. That's why it is a difficult choice.

Still, there must be a reason why they are cheaper than the new ones. In the end, all of them (even new) are built up from exchangeable parts. so if refurbished would mean all new parts, what is then the difference between refurbished and new.. Just thinking too much I guess .

Also, it does not help the communication is so slow, when I need some solution fast.

I understand your frustration with the confusing communication on their end. I personally have confirmed these to be my endgame pair of headphones. So for me, the gamble of buying them refurbished was worth it. But if you need something now, there are other good options in the price bracket that these typically go for that you can get faster. Good luck with whatever you end up deciding!