[Mr.Sneis]

I was going to say, I'm a bit of a hoarder myself but if one person had all those I'm put to shame.

 

[ZenErik]

I am a hoarder of physical media in general. Especially video games. But I've been trimming down. I aim to keep a minimal headphone collection too. Just 1 or 2 IEMs. 1 full sized portable. And 1 full sized open for home. Currently the HD800. Could not be much happier with the HD800. I like. I like a lot.

 

[dubselect]

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Any thoughts on the Musical Fidelity M1 HPA and M1 DAC combo for the HD-800? 
 
People don't seems as certain as the WA2 from looking through threads, but I would prefer to stay away from tubes since I have no clue what I'm doing.

Not bad combo - detailed and smooth sound with deep bass. But on my taste midrange is a little bit distant. Tubes and some warm (tube like) solid-state amps help to make HD800's midrange warmer and more tangible.

 

[rawrster]

What's a typical used price for the HD800? I've decided to take the plunge and sell off some headphones I don't use as much anymore to pay for one and I figure I have enough for a used HD800 since I'm definitely not paying the price of one new.

 

[ZenErik]

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What's a typical used price for the HD800? I've decided to take the plunge and sell off some headphones I don't use as much anymore to pay for one and I figure I have enough for a used HD800 since I'm definitely not paying the price of one new.

New is about $1250 to $1500. Although I am sure better deals pop up once in a while.
 
And I have seen a lot of used HD800's go for $900 on here.

 

[Mr.Sneis]

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New is about $1250 to $1500. Although I am sure better deals pop up once in a while.
 
And I have seen a lot of used HD800's go for $900 on here.

I've been seeing more like $1k-1,100 lately?

 

[ZenErik]

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I've been seeing more like $1k-1,100 lately?

Used? I saw 2 for $900 shipped within the past few weeks. But I wouldn't be surprised if most go for $1000 or so. Either way, I think it is well worth it.

 

[Radio_head]

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[Lan647]

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Not bad combo - detailed and smooth sound with deep bass. But on my taste midrange is a little bit distant. Tubes and some warm (tube like) solid-state amps help to make HD800's midrange warmer and more tangible.

I think that's the M1 DAC's problem! Add a warmer dac to the HD 800/M1HPA combo and you've got great sound at a great price. 

 

[dubselect]

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I think that's the M1 DAC's problem! Add a warmer dac to the HD 800/M1HPA combo and you've got great sound at a great price. 

That's HD800's problem.

But adding warmer DAC may really improve the situation.
P. S. I heard M1HPA not only with MF DAC, but also with my Majik CD and the midrange was a little bit distant too. But my current system gives a really warm and full-bodied midrange.

 

[Lan647]

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That's HD800's problem.

But adding warmer DAC may really improve the situation.
P. S. I heard M1HPA not only with MF DAC, but also with my Majik CD and the midrange was a little bit distant too. But my current system gives a really warm and full-bodied midrange.

Ha! True HD 800's originally sound distant. M1HPA doesn't color that =) Personally I don't like coloring a headphone to something it wasn't meant to be, so I prefer only slight tonal colors when driving a headphone. A bit warmth and extra smoothness is nice for the HD 800s, but I wouldn't want to change them too much. If I want different sound I buy another headphone  
 

 

[steel108]

Hmmmmm,
 
I have the amp narrowed down to the Musical Fidelity M1HPA. 
 
I ruled out the M1 DAC; would the Schitt Bifrost work well in this spot? 
 
I'm itching to pull the trigger on the combo; if the HD800 sounds so good out of the Nuforce HDP, I can hardly wait...

 

[ZenErik]

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Hmmmmm,
 
I have the amp narrowed down to the Musical Fidelity M1HPA. 
 
I ruled out the M1 DAC; would the Schitt Bifrost work well in this spot? 
 
I'm itching to pull the trigger on the combo; if the HD800 sounds so good out of the Nuforce HDP, I can hardly wait...

As an owner of the M1DAC A, I am just curious as to why you ruled it out? Is there some bad press on it? Thanks!

 

[MagmaVander]

Any advice for making an improvised HD800 Stand?

I hate just leaving it on the table, tried an empty beer bottle that worked fine, but it's just too dangerous
 
 

 

[ZenErik]

Not really improvised, but banana holders are popular. Personally, I got a fairly cheap Sennheiser stand that clamps onto the side of any table. Works great for my HD800.