[Revogamer]

How is everyone finding this?

I just got one landed with me.. comparing against the burson conductor;
 
Comparisons were

Schiit Bifrost - HDVA600 - > HD800/T1/TH900
Burson Conductor - > HD800/T1/TH900
 
I find the conductor a bit brighter overall to be honest; the HDVA600 is very smooth and a little warmer - didn't think it would be! (this is single ended connection)

It brings the mids foward a bit more on the HD800's and the sound stage is a bit more real compared to the conductor - the conductor seems a bit wider although superficially so.
 
The HDVA600 seems more 3D; having more depth and height - 
 
The HDVA600 does seem a bit bassier though in quantity - maybe a little more relaxed in this - conductor has lots of impact but not a lot of quantity - too much impact sometimes (depending on the song really - not a massive amount though; just as a comparison more than anything)

It brings out a bit more bass in the T1 and seems more fun on the TH900 too.. 
 
HD800's seem more well rounded and work better - as do my other phones funnily enough...
 
The HDVA seems a bit more ephoric if you can put a word to it, more emotional and involving than the conductor.
 
These are my impressions
 
Happy with this amp, opted for the HDVA600 over the 800 as i wanted to upgrade to a balanced dac (higher end) later on~

If the HD800's sound even better via balanced - then i can't wait!

 

[superachromat]

 

 
 
These have just made it to the homepage of my favorite seller here in Japan so I am now struggling to make a $!*\%ing decision:  Luxman p-700u or hdvd600 or some balanced tube contraption. . .    I would love to hear more impressions of this Senn amp....   
I`ll also hopefully get to listen to it in the flesh tomorrow at the Tokyo show !   

 
Could you share what are your final choice? The P700u is not available in Hong Kong this moment. I tried the P1u before and regarded that is a nice HP amp. Wonder how will P700u outperform the P1u.

 

[Dopaminer]

   
Could you share what are your final choice? The P700u is not available in Hong Kong this moment. I tried the P1u before and regarded that is a nice HP amp. Wonder how will P700u outperform the P1u.

I ended up going a completely different route, a desktop tube headphone amp made by a shop here in Tokyo. ( andix.co.jp )
It`s spectacular:
 

 

[Nudel]

Thx for impressions Revogamer i'm just dyin' to hear one
congrats

 

[DarKen23]

I think Im actually going to purchase this amp. Ill be pairing the amp with my Yulong DA8 dac.

 

[zackzack]

  I ended up going a completely different route, a desktop tube headphone amp made by a shop here in Tokyo. ( andix.co.jp )
It`s spectacular:
 

 
Beautifully retro, and your photography is very atmospheric.
Very cool setup, thanks for sharing!

 

[kelvinwsy]

Hi - how is the Andix.co.jp HPA 45 tube headphone amp for the Senn HD800. Any comments. I am going to Japan next week and Akiba at Andix asked me to visit his shop and test my HD800 on his demo amp.
Any good?
Thx

 

[Dopaminer]

  Hi - how is the Andix.co.jp HPA 45 tube headphone amp for the Senn HD800. Any comments. I am going to Japan next week and Akiba at Andix asked me to visit his shop and test my HD800 on his demo amp.
Any good?
Thx

Hi, sorry I`m traveling around NewZealand at the moment and didn`t see this question.  If you haven`t visited yet, I can assure you that the hpa-45 is truly awesome. I am using the 1939 tubes he recommended; I may go back and spend another $150 and get some Western Electric vintage tubes he has.... 
 
Please let us know how it goes/went ! 
 
d

 

[Dionysus]

Not a whole lot of comments or love on the HDVA600, is it because there are not many to be had?
Seeing this is a Sennheiser product I would have thought there would be a lot of comments on this thread, so just curious since I am interested in this amp seeing I have an HD800 incoming thoughts?
I have looked a at lot of different amp options, I would love to own a tube amp but not sure if I want to deal with the maintenance associated with the tube (though I do have my eye on a WA7), rolling and the expenses etc.

 

[CDWMcInSpots]

I believe most people are posting in the "Sennheiser HDVD800 Headphone Amplifier" thread which is the Sennheiser HDVA 600 + DAC. Hence the headphone amplifier related posts are relevant for both products.

 

[Halitosis]

  I think Im actually going to purchase this amp. Ill be pairing the amp with my Yulong DA8 dac.

Dar - Did you end up with the HDVA600 + DA8? I have the amp and am looking for a balanced DAC to upgrade my DM+. Would be interested in whether you have moved forward and, if so, how do you like the combo. The DA8 is closing in on my short list... Thanks!

 

[DarKen23]

Unfortunately sennheisers hdva doesn't live up to all the hype, in comparison to the DA8 the hdva600 is quite pathetic really.

 

[Halitosis]

Unfortunately sennheisers hdva doesn't live up to all the hype, in comparison to the DA8 the hdva600 is quite pathetic really.

The 600 (AMP) or the 800 (AMP+DAC)? DA8 HP AMP or just the DAC?

 

[DarKen23]

Unfortunately sennheisers hdva doesn't live up to all the hype, in comparison to the DA8 the hdva600 is quite pathetic really.

The 600 (AMP) or the 800 (AMP+DAC)? DA8 HP AMP or just the DAC?

the 800 shares the same amp as the 600, so basically the 800 just has a built-in-dac. The amp is disappointing. If anything you're better off going with the 600 and adding a dedicated dac for it. But the 600 nor the 800 would be my choice. Who knows, you might feel different about em, if I were you--I'd seriously consider questyle's offering.

 

[DarKen23]

I also had a chance to listen to the auralic vega few months ago and I was entirely impressed. The DA8 isn't too far from it either, da8 is a bit warmer compared to the vega but that vega has some amazing extensions.