My amplifier search is over...

[Jamey Warren]

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Originally Posted by TheSloth Here's a question, as there's no manual and all: why does the balanced/unbalanced switch on the back not seem to do anything? Does it only apply to the analogue inputs/outputs?

Yes, the balanced/unbalanced switch only applies to the analog inputs. The fully balanced DAC is always outputing +/- signals for each channel. When using unbalanced headphones with the digital input, the headphones only receive the + signal and the common ground but, all of the modules are receiving the balanced signal. When using the analog balanced connections, you can still use regular unbalanced headphones in the same manner. However, when using the unbalanced connections, there is no signal going to the - channel modules.

In short, it only applies to the analog section.

Glad you're enjoying it. I hope you guys have some fun tomorrow.

gpalmer, keep your hyabusa away from that amp. Not that it can't take it but, we put a lot of love into that thing already.

Cheers,
Jamey

 

[rpaul]

Must remain satisfied with current setup...must resist temptation...

Seriously, congrats dude! Hope it's exactly what you were expecting. Too bad I can't make it to the NY meet to hear what may be in my future.

 

[Squeek]

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Originally Posted by Jahn This meet is going to RULE!

I hate you and your meet attending behind.

I am so seriously jealous. This is literally going to be the meet to beat, and I can't be there.

 

[xand1x]

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Originally Posted by tkam LOL, thats one of the benefits of my space heating dynamight any liquid spilled near it is instantly evaporated before it gets close enough to cause any damage Congrats on the amp TheSloth I've heard the new balanced max and it's quite a nice amp.

I hear you on that one tkam

 

[lan]

Don't forget to invite us over when it's burned in.

I have no expectations for tomorrow.

 

[KenW]

Very nice indeed! Tempting to say the least. It's almost a "swiss army knife" of amps. Balance, unbalanced and a variety of input options. Might this be what I'm looking for? Hmmm......

 

[GoRedwings19]

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Originally Posted by KenW Very nice indeed! Tempting to say the least. It's almost a "swiss army knife" of amps. Balance, unbalanced and a variety of input options. Might this be what I'm looking for? Hmmm......

Hi Kenny>Didn't you consider a balance headroom amp a while back? IIRC you started a thread didn't you?

 

[KenW]

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Originally Posted by GoRedwings19 Hi Kenny>Didn't you consider a balance headroom amp a while back? IIRC you started a thread didn't you?

Yep...Blockhead. I just like the fact that it's so darned flexible. Just don't know how it would sound. Hoping folks that hear it at the meet will give some feedback and comparisons.

 

[GoRedwings19]

Ken>Why don't you enquire if you could audition one? I read the 650 sings with the headroom balanced. Don't know how the Rs-1's would fare though.

Or if you like the moth sound maybe you could ask craig to build you a balanced moth design?

 

[TheSloth]

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Originally Posted by KenW It's almost a "swiss army knife" of amps.

That's what I love about the 'new' HeadRoom (see, I format the name correctly these days

). The same hard core design and engineering, but with features that make people like me looking for the simple life go 'ooh...'.

 

[KenW]

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Originally Posted by GoRedwings19 Ken>Why don't you enquire if you could audition one? I read the 650 sings with the headroom balanced. Don't know how the Rs-1's would fare though. Or if you like the moth sound maybe you could ask craig to build you a balanced moth design?

Headroom does audtions of gear at that level? Now that would be great. Heck, all he can say is no, right? Well, he could laugh hysterically and hang up but that doesn't cost anything does it. Worth a shot.

I'm beginning to think that I really need to settle on one headphone and build around it. It's just that I'm having a hard time committing to one. Sometimes, I'm just in a mood that dictates which cans get the attention. Just a darned hard task to find a setup that one can plug a Grado or Senn into and be happy. Hate to think what confusion I'll face if I luck out and score a pair of L3000's.

Bottom line is that there are way too many great options and it such a hard decision.

 

[KenW]

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Originally Posted by TheSloth That's what I love about the 'new' HeadRoom (see, I format the name correctly these days ). The same hard core design and engineering, but with features that make people like me looking for the simple life go 'ooh...'.

After I saw your pics, I went to the Headroom site to torture myself a bit. Pulled up some pics of the backside on that baby and just sat there with all the options running through my head....wow. If you get a chance, see how she does with Grados. Know balanced will likely not be possible at the meet but heck, I'll settle for what I can get. Surely someone will bring a pair of RS-1's and/or PS-1s....or at least I hope they do.

Hope you'll keep the impressions coming or drop me a PM from time to time.

 

[GoRedwings19]

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Originally Posted by KenW Headroom does audtions of gear at that level? Now that would be great. Heck, all he can say is no, right? Well, he could laugh hysterically and hang up but that doesn't cost anything does it. Worth a shot. I'm beginning to think that I really need to settle on one headphone and build around it. It's just that I'm having a hard time committing to one. Sometimes, I'm just in a mood that dictates which cans get the attention. Just a darned hard task to find a setup that one can plug a Grado or Senn into and be happy. Hate to think what confusion I'll face if I luck out and score a pair of L3000's. Bottom line is that there are way too many great options and it such a hard decision.

Are you after a set of L3000's as well? Would you be running that balanced as well?

When don't you ask tyll if you could audition one. It's worth a shot.

There are other options you might like to consider like a dynamight, singlepower offerings, Gilmore amps. There must be one which would drive the phones equally well.

 

[adhoc]

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Originally Posted by TheSloth Oh, did I mention that it sounds sort of alright?

...you dont say.

congrats on the purchase, btw. i'm sure it sounds FANTASTIC!

 

[KenW]

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Originally Posted by GoRedwings19 Are you after a set of L3000's as well? Would you be running that balanced as well? When don't you ask tyll if you could audition one. It's worth a shot. There are other options you might like to consider like a dynamight, singlepower offerings, Gilmore amps. There must be one which would drive the phones equally well.

As for the L3000's, I'm curious but just a bit concerned about their "defect". Would like to hear what all the fuss is about. It was sort of the same with the PS-1. Heard all the talk and just had to see for myself. Somewhere, I snatch a pair for a listen and hey, who knows, it might be for me.

Yeah, I'll ask about the demo but you know I'll probably feel it's a bit sterile or bright for my tastes. SS and tender ears....

Justin tells me it will be a bit before the new balanced offering is ready. Same for Mikhail's. Hey, I've waited this long. Might as well just hold the fort and see how these pan out. Until I get a chance to hear a balanced rig, it's going to haunt me and be relentless. Of course, that leads me to a balanced source....