Chris J
Headphoneus Supremus
Excellent pics!
any plans for running balanced 'phones?
any plans for running balanced 'phones?
Excellent pics!
any plans for running balanced 'phones?
Wyred4sound DAC-2 would be my last option if I intended to use it with the Audez'e offerings. The sound loses every sense of purpose and dynamics and generally, my opinion on this DAC is not good at all. For less money, Exposure 2010S2 for example offers a lot more. If price and specifications don't impose superiority in your eyes, then a converter like the aforementioned Exposure is the better choice. A slightly more expensive M2Tech Young is also a good choice. I just don't like the fact you have to pay an extra premium for a solid power supply, something that should be the inherent part of any device that has aspirations towards high fidelity. I'd rather they offered the Young as a full-sized component that cost the same as a Young/Palmer combination. Someone mentioned the Bryston BDA-2. It is a good converter indeed and considering the performance, the price is really fair. Naim DAC would also be in this league though Bryston trumps it slightly. There are lots of good choices and the Wyred4sound is not one of them. At least when Audez'e offerings are in question but then again, I am not really fond of their headphones.
So, pre-BHA-1 ownership... headphones were a nice addition to my audio consumption problems while I worked at my desk. My preferred, recreational listening came from the external Canton setup in the home theater/listening room. I've pretty much always preferred external setups... it's just a different listening experience
Post BHA-1 ownership... I am finding myself actually CHOOSING to roll with headphones sometimes - and I can't tell if it is because I'm intrigued now by what headphones are capable of or if I am just impressed. Likely both.
My point, really digging this amp. It really fixed the treble congestion problem and cold character of the D100/SP-1 combo. Definitely in a closer to neutral place with a much more separated, articulate, and controlled treble. Harshness is gone, and the added low end body is a nice addition as well.
Thanks for the info you guys provided on this thread
Another good review and congrats James.
I prefer the HD-800 to the RS1i with my BHA-1.
IMO the Grados are very energetic with the Bryston and sound a bit smoother and enjoyable with my Mapletree.
Is the BHA-1 considered a good choice for use with the HD 800? If so I might buy a pair.