[paaj]

The best HD650 setup is one that is replaced by Stax parts
 
but seriously, I loved the HD650 coming out of the Graham Slee Solo with the CI Audio VDA2/VAC1 as a source. 

 

[EddieE]

Pretty modest set up of laptop (foobar2k) > usb > Corda Cantate.2 (w/ Meier Crossfeed) > HD650
 
Works a treat and sounds better than my old setup of laptop> optical > D10 > Little Dot MK V > HD650 although that did sound great. The Cantate.2 is just a bit warmer and more vibrant, and the cross feed makes a huge difference.
 
Occasionally I stick the Pico as a DAC between the laptop and Cantate.2 and I think this is a slight improvement, but not huge enough of one to make the effort unless I'm digging in for a long listening session or having a first listen of a new album.

 

[Roasty]

my setup: foobar (FLAC) - Zu Oxyfuel interconnects - Headfive - HD650 + Zu Mobius cable
 
 
can i get some opinions on this?
 
i'm quite happy with the Zu Mobius cable, they tame the highs and i feel more bass impact. but i'm not sure how the other cables compare, eg cardas, blue dragon etc
 
would the Zu Oxyfuel interconnects be better replaced with a decently priced alternative?
 
i've pre-ordered and am waiting for the Valhalla to ship. at the same time, am considering either another tube amp such as the WooAudio 6SE or a solid state amp like the GS1. as i also have a MS2i, i'm thinking MS2i + tube amp, and HD650 + solid state.
 

 

[Hottuna_]

foobar -> DIY TPA Buffalo32S -> DIY 4ch Beta22 or Mapletree Ear+ HD Super II -> HD650 with DIY Balanced cable or with Bal to SE adapter

 

[nkoulban]

Digital = Macbook Pro ->Stello DA100 Signature Balanced->Headroom Balanced Amp & PSU->Equinnox Cables->HD650
Analogue = KAB Modified SL1210 MG5->Denon DL103R->Cinemag SUT->Project PhonoBox II SE->Headroom Balanced Amp & PSU->Equinnox Cables->HD650
 
The HD650 has been modified (Foam and Nylon mods)

 

[David.M]

Quote:

Digital = Macbook Pro ->Stello DA100 Signature Balanced->Headroom Balanced Amp & PSU->Equinnox Cables->HD650
Analogue = KAB Modified SL1210 MG5->Denon DL103R->Cinemag SUT->Project PhonoBox II SE->Headroom Balanced Amp & PSU->Equinnox Cables->HD650
 
The HD650 has been modified (Foam and Nylon mods)

 
This looks like a pretty bad ass HD650 setup
 
got any pics, sir?

 

[logwed]

My sig is fine with me.

 

[daigo]

foobar > mini usb > gamma-2 built by MisterX > budget van damme LC-OFC rca > Elekit TU-882 > stock HD650
 
Really happy with the sound for the music I listen to (rock, jazz, classical).

 

[Jespiir]

Really enjoying my setup with: foobar2000(FLAC + WASAPI) -> Nuforce Icon HDP -> HD-650
 

 

[nkoulban]

Here  is a picture of the amp, psu and my cans.  I also recently started using the headphone amp as a preamp for my turntable... it has taken my vinyl sound to another level.
 
 

 

[Mochan]

A word of caution on your headphone stand. The metal doesn't look like it has any padding; it could chip your HD650's headband.

 

[jms91]

HD-650 w/cardas -> Burson HA-160 amp -> Matirx Mini DAC -> Foobar =

 
I love this set-up

 

[grokit]

 
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ALAC > Firestone Bravo > Balanced Matrix Mini-i > WA22 > Balanced APS cable >  HD650
 
or:
 
Luxman P-405 > OM40S > Balanced PSA GCPH > WA22 > Balanced APS cable >  HD650
 
 
No complaints 

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[hollabackitsobi]

Setup is in my signature. I feel like I'm one of the only people with a Little Dot DAC_1 on these forums. It pairs well and looks great with the MK III. The brushed aluminum finishes are great, and the DAC_1 has balanced outputs to boot in case I ever go that route (probably not).

 

[Rotaryphone]

Arcam 23 cd player to matrix m stage to hd650.