[Ridleyguy]

Just plugged in my AT-HA5000ANV.  My first impression, in comparison to my RWA Isabellina HPA amp section, is a more revealing, brighter, edgier sound signature with the HA5000, when paired with the W3000.  To my ears, somewhat equivalent to tipping up the treble of the headphones.  Maybe this is just a burn-in issue.
 
 

 

[Ishcabible]

Gah, I'm convinced. These shall be mine by next year. I'm holding off on every other headphone purchase (aside from maybe one or two impulse buys from a certain person) until I get a pair.

 

[koonhua90]

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Gah, I'm convinced. These shall be mine by next year. I'm holding off on every other headphone purchase (aside from maybe one or two impulse buys from a certain person) until I get a pair.

Is it still going to be available next year? The price would have gone up quite a bit by the time you're buying it. I sure would love to have a pair of this, just to complement my current headphone...
 

 

[MuppetFace]

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Just plugged in my AT-HA5000ANV.  My first impression, in comparison to my RWA Isabellina HPA amp section, is a more revealing, brighter, edgier sound signature with the HA5000, when paired with the W3000.  To my ears, somewhat equivalent to tipping up the treble of the headphones.  Maybe this is just a burn-in issue.
 
 

The Isabellina is a hybrid tube amp, so what you described re: the HA5000ANV isn't too surprising.
 

 

[MuppetFace]

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Is it still going to be available next year? The price would have gone up quite a bit by the time you're buying it. I sure would love to have a pair of this, just to complement my current headphone...
 

The price has gone up for retailers like AudioCubes as stocks are now limited and probably replenished only on a by-the-order basis. I imagine that by next year these certainly wont be available new. However it wouldn't surprise me to see a few turn up in the sale section when auditions are done. The question is: if they're sold out otherwise and a limited edition, will there be mark up on their asking price? And if so, by how much?
 
Most limited ATs command a higher asking price once they show up on the sales forum in my experience.

 

[Ridleyguy]

My Isabellina HPA is the original version, without tubes.

 

[Ridleyguy]

An interesting amp comparison link..
 
http://www.tweak-fi.com/apps/forums/topics/show/3677145-at-ha5000-vs-spl-phonitor-vs-yamamoto-ha2-

 

[Ishcabible]

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Is it still going to be available next year? The price would have gone up quite a bit by the time you're buying it. I sure would love to have a pair of this, just to complement my current headphone...
 

I meant used, sadly, since I can probably assume stock will be exhausted even by the end of December. I'm hoping prices stay around the same.

 

[orkney]

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Gah, I'm convinced. These shall be mine by next year. I'm holding off on every other headphone purchase (aside from maybe one or two impulse buys from a certain person) until I get a pair.

I have convincingly mocked up a pair by gluing hi-rez photos of the W3000s to my crummy old studio phones and opening a tin of lacquer nearby. The placebo effect takes care of the rest.
 
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[MuppetFace]

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I have convincingly mocked up a pair by gluing hi-rez photos of the W3000s to my crummy old studio phones and opening a tin of lacquer nearby. The placebo effect takes care of the rest.
 
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Pics plz

 

[wink]

 

[MuppetFace]

 
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Wow, those earcups are almost as big as the HD800's. 

 

[TheOtus]

Nice to hear more impressions.
 
My pair finally left France... In Sweden now, no chances of getting them this week. I really should ask Kaneda why did he use FedEx.

 

[MuppetFace]

 
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Nice to hear more impressions.
 
My pair finally left France... In Sweden now, no chances of getting them this week. I really should ask Kaneda why did he use FedEx.

That is indeed odd. My brother ordered from PriceJapan, and it was sent FedEx but arrived this past Tuesday.

 

[TheOtus]

I'm getting pretty convinced that FedEx intentionally delays it until the estimated arrival date which is next monday. It just can't take this long, the cheapest possible air mail is as "fast".