[hydesg]

the cma felt more powerful, controlled and refined

 

[hydesg]

can't imagine how good it will be when my second CMA800R comes

 

[SebastianL]

I compared it with the alo studio six and thought the cma was much better

Really?
Did you do a side by side comparison or just by memory?

 

[00lunar]

 
Really?
Did you do a side by side comparison or just by memory?

Curious here as well, everyone is raving about Studio Six. Though it's fair to say that those are different beasts from what I've read and what I know so far.

 

[project86]

I've seen the rave reviews, but also some pretty scathing criticism of the Studio Six, from a design point of view. There are always differing schools of thought on this stuff... but if I recall correctly the main issue was the output transformers being decidedly pedestrian for a $5k amp. 

 

[SebastianL]

I've seen the rave reviews, but also some pretty scathing criticism of the Studio Six, from a design point of view. There are always differing schools of thought on this stuff... but if I recall correctly the main issue was the output transformers being decidedly pedestrian for a $5k amp. 

Yes, but have you heard the Studio Six yourself?

 

[project86]

Nope, which is why I don't have an opinion on it either way.

 

[hydesg]

If im not wrong output transformer plays a significant role in shaping the sound based on my experience wuth tinkering with guitar amps

 

[project86]

If im not wrong output transformer plays a significant role in shaping the sound based on my experience wuth tinkering with guitar amps

 
Very true. There's even some science behind it. Generally speaking at these really high prices people have come to expect Lundahls or others using somewhat exotic materials - Mu-metal, Permalloy, that sort of thing.
 
Again, I haven't heard the Studio Six, so this is all theoretical for me. 

 

[lithium1085]

   
Very true. There's even some science behind it. Generally speaking at these really high prices people have come to expect Lundahls or others using somewhat exotic materials - Mu-metal, Permalloy, that sort of thing.
 
Again, I haven't heard the Studio Six, so this is all theoretical for me. 

 
the Studio six is now 4k and talking of output transformers, there is very little talk about the audionote kits HE-6 headphone amp. Now those are some quality output transformers. http://www.ankaudiokits.com/he6headamp.html
However, I guess availability is questionable since they are not there in the store part of the website.

 

[Sonido]

Read the past couple pages, so I'll just keep it short. I have just one simple question. Is this truly endgame caliber for the HD800?

 

[Currawong]

 

If im not wrong output transformer plays a significant role in shaping the sound based on my experience wuth tinkering with guitar amps

 
Very true. There's even some science behind it. Generally speaking at these really high prices people have come to expect Lundahls or others using somewhat exotic materials - Mu-metal, Permalloy, that sort of thing.
 
Again, I haven't heard the Studio Six, so this is all theoretical for me. 

 
It's OT, but I gather that the transformers were selected because more expensive ones didn't provide any significant benefit.

 

[00lunar]

  Read the past couple pages, so I'll just keep it short. I have just one simple question. Is this truly endgame caliber for the HD800?

IMO for the money - yes.

 

[Sonido]

IMO for the money - yes.

Well the Crack I have is supposed to be one of the best for the money for the HD800, but I don't think anyone will say it's endgame. I know there are amps better than Questyle for HD800, but could you be satisfied with the pairing if you never had access to another amp?

 

[asket]

Well the Crack I have is supposed to be one of the best for the money for the HD800, but I don't think anyone will say it's endgame. I know there are amps better than Questyle for HD800, but could you be satisfied with the pairing if you never had access to another amp?

 
Maybe balanced Beta22 of solid state amps are better than Questyle for the money?