[Austin Morrow]

Alright, so I am looking to invest in a non very expensive setup to drive the HiFiMan HE-6 (or the HE-500, whichever comes first for me). I know the Lyr can drive the HE-6, but how well? What about the HiFiMan EF5?
 
Also, does anyone else have amp suggestions for the HE-6 under $1000? Thanks!

 

[TheWuss]

my vote would be the little dot mkvi+.
 
others will tell you to run the he-6 / he-500 off a speaker amp.
but, be aware that it will make the phones sound edgy and overly dynamic.
i have read that the converter box might solve that.  but, i didn't have the patience to try it out...
 
pm me if you want more info on the mkvi+. 
 
 

 

[Austin Morrow]

Quote:

my vote would be the little dot mkvi+.
 
others will tell you to run the he-6 / he-500 off a speaker amp.
but, be aware that it will make the phones sound edgy and overly dynamic.
i have read that the converter box might solve that.  but, i didn't have the patience to try it out...
 
pm me if you want more info on the mkvi+. 
 
 

Alright, thanks.

 

[marcelo61]

i think a new amp ef-6 just came out in china .saw some picture of it,pretty solid .

 

[Austin Morrow]

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i think a new amp ef-6 just came out in china .saw some picture of it,pretty solid .

Link, I haven't heard anything form Fang yet????

 

[marcelo61]

here is the link http://bbs.headphoneclub.com/thread-164918-1-3.html . it didn't say it  is the final product .

 

[mikiphile]

I am also curious how well would a Schiit Lyr drive the HE-6.. Ive heard them together before at a fellow Head-fier's place.. and even he said they sound really good from the Lyr.. but Im wondering how well you guys think they will sound?