[g1981c]

i obtained sennheiser HE 60 electrostatic phones ( dont ask where i got it ) but have nothing to drive them with.

the original amp for them is sennheiser HEV 70.

do you guys know where i could order/buy HEV 70 ? i couldnt find it on google.

another possibility is i might buy a STAX amp and a stax extension cable and then just splice the two cables together ?

any help appreciated !

 

[909]

what's your budget?


HeadAmp ELECTROSTATIC HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS

 

[g1981c]

up to about $700, preferrably less !

i got the HE 60 really cheap otherwise i wouldnt afford electrostats at all.

 

[Carl]

If you don't mind telling, how much did you pay?


You can get a McAlister EA-1 for just a bit over your budget, but he's a bit backlogged at the moment. A Stax 007t would also work. Alternatively you could track down a pro bias Stax transformer box and pair it up with a nice poweramp.

 

[vcoheda]

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Originally Posted by g1981c /img/forum/go_quote.gif i obtained sennheiser HE 60 electrostatic phones ( dont ask where i got it ) but have nothing to drive them with.

Man. I wish I had that problem as well.

 

[g1981c]

these cans are used. it was actually a present.

i assume the HEV 70 is no longer in production ? how much did it used to go for new ?

 

[Afrikane]

Alex is selling a HEV70 here if you are interested.

 

[Carl]

The HEV70 is a terrible amp for the HE60s.

But if you really want one I could sell you mine.

 

[SkiffX]

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Originally Posted by Carl /img/forum/go_quote.gif The HEV70 is a terrible amp for the HE60s. But if you really want one I could sell you mine.

What would be a good alternative solution, not using HEV70?

 

[Carl]

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Originally Posted by SkiffX /img/forum/go_quote.gif What would be a good alternative solution, not using HEV70?

They're very good headphones, so will work nicely with the more expensive 'stat amps, but even a T1/006t will offer a sizable leap from the HEV70.

 

[Afrikane]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl /img/forum/go_quote.gif The HEV70 is a terrible amp for the HE60s. But if you really want one I could sell you mine.

Agreed. What are you driving your HE60s with these days?

 

[SkiffX]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl /img/forum/go_quote.gif They're very good headphones, so will work nicely with the more expensive 'stat amps, but even a T1/006t will offer a sizable leap from the HEV70.

How would I connect them though?
And your thoughts on http://www.audiocubes.com/product/St...iver_Unit.html ?

 

[Afrikane]

You would need a HE60 to Stax adaptor cable

 

[Carl]

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Originally Posted by Afrikane /img/forum/go_quote.gif Agreed. What are you driving your HE60s with these days?

All my 'stats (of which I've built up a bit of a collection now) are driven off a MOSFET poweramp via a transformer box.


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Originally Posted by SkiffX /img/forum/go_quote.gif How would I connect them though?

You need to either get the HE60s recabled/reterminated, or get someone to make you an adaptor cable.

 

[SkiffX]

And would you guys know someone like that who would make me an adaptor??

I really you appreciate all your help.