[cute]

 

Well, I don't believe in the tube hype either, but the Draug 2 puts the HD650 into a larger venue for me, and I like that! 

No need to "believe" in tube hype. Just try them and see if you like them better. They are a different circuit design than solid state, so they can have different characteristics. There's no weird hypothesis to believe or not.

I've got a very nice tube setup, but my SS Denon's outclass it from speaker taps to the HD650, Draug 2 cannot be DIY'ed, it's a great design that only Trevor can accomplish!

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

Ah so they too are shaman blessed or chuck Norris tears baptized. Very unique! Maybe I'll try to come close but that last bit of the recipe is like the KFC. Super secret

I've got a very nice tube setup, but my SS Denon's outclass it from speaker taps to the HD650, Draug 2 cannot be DIY'ed, it's a great design that only Trevor can accomplish!

 

[cute]

Ah so they too are shaman blessed or chuck Norris tears baptized. Very unique! Maybe I'll try to come close but that last bit of the recipe is like the KFC. Super secret

I've got a very nice tube setup, but my SS Denon's outclass it from speaker taps to the HD650, Draug 2 cannot be DIY'ed, it's a great design that only Trevor can accomplish!

Ah yes, I've had that KFC recipe, mmmmm!

 

[MattTCG]

It's been said that the Bottlehead Crack and HD650 is some of the best listening you'll ever experience. I listen to mine in all SS amps and still find it very nice.

Cables is a lot of rip and not a lot gain, imo + ymmv. I did get special pricing on my shaman blessed interconnects though.

 
After owning most mid and flagship hp's, the 650/crack remains one of the very best experiences that I've had. 

 

[Koukol]

Years ago I re-wired my McIntosh system and Magnat Speakers with Kimber Kable interconnects and speaker wire.
 
It totally ruined the sound of my system making it too bight and and hollow sounding.
I was told later that KK's are too bright for an already bright speaker.

 

[Krutsch]

  Years ago I re-wired my McIntosh system and Magnat Speakers with Kimber Kable interconnects and speaker wire.
 
It totally ruined the sound of my system making it too bight and and hollow sounding.
I was told later that KK's are too bright for an already bright speaker.

 
Jesus... 

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

   
After owning most mid and flagship hp's, the 650/crack remains one of the very best experiences that I've had. 

I've heard local guys say the same. At that time the HD650 commanded the highest price and prices were stable, which was out of my reach for what I wanted to spend so I paid no mind. Now that they're around $300 well I can't help myself anymore. Now I'm looking at tube options...after I said I was done with tubes

 

[Porteroso]

My local guys also tell me that crack goes well with a variety of things.

Appreciate this thread, the 650 is probably next on my list of things to acquire.

 

[JacobLee89]

My local guys also tell me that crack goes well with a variety of things.

Appreciate this thread, the 650 is probably next on my list of things to acquire.

 
The crack is mine!
 
*edit*
I sounded like a drug addict, but that's just too funny to edit out.

 

[neato]

I told myself I'd get these the next time they were on sale. And of course they would go on sale the same week I need a car tune up. Pulled the trigger anyway. I am not a responsible adult.

 

[JamieMcC]

Quote:

My local guys also tell me that crack goes well with a variety of things.

Appreciate this thread, the 650 is probably next on my list of things to acquire.

 
Crack is seriously good with the HD650 HD800 and Beyer T1 higher impedance cans. It also responds very well to further modifications which allow the phones to also scale. The $250 mentioned for a after market cable would take the Crack to pretty serious levels probably end game for many certainly way beyond what is achievable with any cable.
 
The difference between stock and modded Crack when compared side to side is a bit of a eye opener and you need to switch to a more resolving phone than the HD650 to get a better understanding of what a hot rodded Crack is capable of delivering.
 

 

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

  Quote:
 
Crack is seriously good with the HD650 HD800 and Beyer T1 higher impedance cans. It also responds very well to further modifications which allow the phones to also scale. The $250 mentioned for a after market cable would take the Crack to pretty serious levels probably end game for many certainly way beyond what is achievable with any cable.
 
The difference between stock and modded Crack when compared side to side is a bit of a eye opener and you need to switch to a more resolving phone than the HD650 to get a better understanding of what a hot rodded Crack is capable of delivering.
 

 

Is there such guide to hot-rod a Crack or is it pretty much a well understanding of how amps work and knowing which parts to swap/modify? I can believe it on the mods making the Crack into a refined amp.

 

[MattTCG]

With all due respect to Jamie...even the stock crack, no speedball, is damned good. 

 

[Koukol]

 

  Years ago I re-wired my McIntosh system and Magnat Speakers with Kimber Kable interconnects and speaker wire.
 
It totally ruined the sound of my system making it too bight and and hollow sounding.
I was told later that KK's are too bright for an already bright speaker.

 
Jesus... 

I just thought I'd post this for people who don't believe wire matters.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

Hi guys, saw this headphone on sale. Would you recommend this as a good headphone to get into the 'headphone game'? I will be using my Sony laptop for a source for now, but eventually I'd like to get a Dac/Amp that these 'cans' deserve.