[Odin412]

Some better output tubes like 7236, 421A, or 5998 will surprise you even more

Ah yes, the near-mythical 421A. Maybe one day I will be able to find one for sale

 

[CaptainFantastic]

Ah yes, the near-mythical 421A. Maybe one day I will be able to find one for sale

I have several. Hard to A/B, but I would say it's on par or just a very marginal upgrade to the 5998.

 

[Bruc3]

What improvements or differences between the Bendix 6080wb and Tung Sol 5998?

 

[limaaa]

Ok, I was thinking to buy Asgard 3 for HD6XX but it seems that it will never be available in Europe. So I need to buy something else. I don't want tubes.

So I have these options:
Gustard H16
S.M.S.L. SH-9
S.M.S.L. SP200
Topping A50s (but would probably need to buy balanced cable which is expensive)

Help me guys, I need your opinion on this.

Thanks!

 

[Spartacus09]

Ok, I was thinking to buy Asgard 3 for HD6XX but it seems that it will never be available in Europe. So I need to buy something else. I don't want tubes.
Thanks!

Where in Europe are you? Any reason not to order directly from them? https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard
Pretty sure Schiit ships directly to most major countries including the UK, Ireland, Spain, Germancy, France etc and they offer the european power plug option when buying.

 

[Ichos]

The added tax and the customs fees make them not affordable for direct order.

 

[limaaa]

Where in Europe are you? Any reason not to order directly from them? https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard
Pretty sure Schiit ships directly to most major countries including the UK, Ireland, Spain, Germancy, France etc and they offer the european power plug option when buying.

Shipping is $90. And I need to pay import fees. In the end it is $400

 

[Spartacus09]

Shipping is $90. And I need to pay import fees. In the end it is $400

Dang thats crazy, though I dont think you could avoid the import/VAT tax even buying local, best of luck!

 

[limaaa]

Dang thats crazy, though I dont think you could avoid the import/VAT tax even buying local, best of luck!

If I buy from schiit-europe there is no import fees. But there's nothing available on that site

 

[Spartacus09]

If I buy from schiit-europe there is no import fees. But there's nothing available on that site

You mean this: https://www.schiit-europe.com/product/asgard-3-continuitytm-modular-headphone-amp-preamp/
Ah, they're outta stock got it

 

[limaaa]

You mean this: https://www.schiit-europe.com/product/asgard-3-continuitytm-modular-headphone-amp-preamp/
Ah, they're outta stock got it

Yes, that's the site. I emailed them about A3 availability, they don't have any information

 

[TubeStack]

I’ve had the 6XX for a week now and have concluded I prefer my 600.

I like the clarity and detail in the 600 and how it presents guitars and vocals, as well as its detailed bass and more forward presentation.

This is with a Rega Planar 3 + Little Dot Mk III with Mullards, so maybe with a less analog/tube setup I'd appreciate the 6XX more.

 

[sebek]

I'm thinking of getting a used HD650, I found two couples in the 2019 version at an honest price.

Does anything change with the old 650? Plus have I read about versions made in Ireland and versions made in Romania? Is there anything different? Do they sound different?

 

[CaptainFantastic]

I'm thinking of getting a used HD650, I found two couples in the 2019 version at an honest price.

Does anything change with the old 650? Plus have I read about versions made in Ireland and versions made in Romania? Is there anything different? Do they sound different?

Per Sennheiser, only exterior/aesthetics are different. Drivers are made at the same factory in Ireland. Personally I would go for a new headphone at this price point.

 

[sebek]

Per Sennheiser, only exterior/aesthetics are different. Drivers are made at the same factory in Ireland. Personally I would go for a new headphone at this price point.

I don't write very well in English, I meant that the two used 650s I found are in the 2019 version and the price is about € 250.