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DHC prion 4 is nice. Type 6 silver litz.
You might want to check out the Sennheiser HDVA 600. It has all you need, including balanced inputs. Or the HDVD800/820.Hi,
I have an HD800S with an NJC Reference II amplifier and the source is a Chord 2Qute. The Reference II has a very neutral frequency response so doesn't particularly help bass. My Stax SR-007A (amplified by an SRM-300) has a warmer sound signature, albeit without the spacious soundstage of the HD800S. I have been wondering whether a balanced amplifier would help maximise sound quality.
I've looked at the SMSL sap 10 which is less powerful than the Reference II. I've tried an Earmax Pro but the difference is very slight, maybe a slightly smeared and diffuse treble and a secondary room heater. The other option is a Lake People RS 02, but the RS 08 is claimed to be much more powerful in balanced mode, but confusingly, doesn't have XLR inputs. My question how much power does the HD800S really need to function at or near its full potential? The Reference II seems to have no difficulty in producing deafening volume but the voltage can't be changed to 120V (I may be moving to the US in the future) and I don't know if it has enough current. The Reference II produces 195mW at 600 ohms whereas Lake People say the RS 08 produces 1700 mW at 600 ohms. This is a major difference and possibly overkill for the HD800S. The Little Dot III is promising, however, the build quality may not be outstanding.
Thanks,
Martyn
The HDVA600 has xlr balanced input plus RCA stereo. It has adjustable gain in 6 steps but no switchable voltage input.Thanks, the HDVA600 looks good but I’m not sure if the balanced output would work with the 2Qute which is RCA output only. I’m hoping the HDVA600 has a switchable voltage input like the RS 08.
Hi Guys............came across these....
for $10 bucks....reviews seemed to be promising
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*** - try headphones before you buy
$1-2-4k plus on something you have zero experience with other than from a forum and how much they cost?
On the hope they sound good for you?
Let me know how your demo of a new house went.