[gwompki]

Did Massdrop ever state when we should expect an update?  On previous Massdrops I've participated in, I got weekly or bi-weekly status updates detailing when the product was going to be shipped from the manufacturer, etc.

 

[MattTCG]

It should still be a couple of weeks before shipping notices start going out, give or take. 

 

[schalliol]

  I need someone to make 650 plugs to 2.5mm adapters, so I don't have to keep multiple cables on my desk 

2.5mm?  Like an old Nokia cell phone or similar?  Curious of the application.

 

[Silent Xaxal]

2.5mm?  Like an old Nokia cell phone or similar?  Curious of the application.

Probably for the balanced output of a DAP.

There's adapters available. Search for 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm adapter. Make sure it's a 4 pole connection on the adapter.

 

[schalliol]

Interesting.  Strange they would use such a tiny connector with more robust connectors available.

 

[Voxata]

That is a tricky one. I can make a cable that detaches at the Y split?

 

[PinkyPowers]

Probably for the balanced output of a DAP.

There's adapters available. Search for 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm adapter. Make sure it's a 4 pole connection on the adapter.

If you plug a 3.5mm TRS jack into a 2.5mm TRRS adapter, and connect it to the Balanced Output of your DAP, you will very likely fry your DAP.

You can go Balanced to Single-ended, but never Single-ended to Balanced. That will short the negative channels together and cause damage.

If you want to use Balanced, you must build/buy a balanced cable.

 

[kauljp]

Did Massdrop ever state when we should expect an update?  On previous Massdrops I've participated in, I got weekly or bi-weekly status updates detailing when the product was going to be shipped from the manufacturer, etc.

Yea I too would like to find out when its going to be time to drive to niagra falls to pick up my package lol

 

[caenlenfromOCN]

Yea I too would like to find out when its going to be time to drive to niagra falls to pick up my package lol

 
You naughty naughty, and at Christmas time too!  ;p jk lol

 

[VeerK]

I just redid my whole setup and the wait for the final piece is brutal. At least I'll have a happy Christmas

 

[kauljp]

   
You naughty naughty, and at Christmas time too!  ;p jk lol

I thought it'd be a fun drive my cousin & some friends. We'll probably end up hitting the casino, so much for the money saved.

 

[Koolpep]

It's a bit more than the Vail 2, but I'm looking forward to using my Centrance HiFi-M8 4XL with the ZY HiFi 4-pin XLR cable with the HD-6XX.

The Hifi M8 sounds awesome. But don't go for it if you want balanced. It only has balanced connections, it's not a balanced amp. Besides that CEntrance acknowledged that already, you can see that the power output balanced and single ended is the same, usually balanced has way more output power in a true balanced amp than single ended.

I can recommend the ifi iDSD micro and Cayin C5 to work exceptionally well with the 650. Desktop wise, Liquid Carbon and BH Crack. Going balanced does help to a certain point but I didn't feel it making such a great difference with the 650 once you reach a certain power level. Maybe some slight soundstage improvements.....

Cheers.

 

[VeerK]

 
2.5mm?  Like an old Nokia cell phone or similar?  Curious of the application.

 
 

Probably for the balanced output of a DAP.

There's adapters available. Search for 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm adapter. Make sure it's a 4 pole connection on the adapter.

 
 

If you plug a 3.5mm TRS jack into a 2.5mm TRRS adapter, and connect it to the Balanced Output of your DAP, you will very likely fry your DAP.

You can go Balanced to Single-ended, but never Single-ended to Balanced. That will short the negative channels together and cause damage.

If you want to use Balanced, you must build/buy a balanced cable.

 
I want something like this, but not for the same price as the headphone itself lol
 
https://www.surfcables.com/products/package-deals?variant=27429524291

 

[music4mhell]

100 pages in less than 4 weeks, impressive... I am eagerly waiting HD6XX and then i will sale my stock HD650 !

 

[sil3ntscr3am]

The Hifi M8 sounds awesome. But don't go for it if you want balanced. It only has balanced connections, it's not a balanced amp. Besides that CEntrance acknowledged that already, you can see that the power output balanced and single ended is the same, usually balanced has way more output power in a true balanced amp than single ended.

I can recommend the ifi iDSD micro and Cayin C5 to work exceptionally well with the 650. Desktop wise, Liquid Carbon and BH Crack. Going balanced does help to a certain point but I didn't feel it making such a great difference with the 650 once you reach a certain power level. Maybe some slight soundstage improvements.....

Cheers.

I second the iFi iDSD Micro (the new Black Label). Tested it out with a HD650 (waiting for HD6XX) and it's more than sufficient to drive it well.

The 3D+ effect is an ear opener as it did bring out some of the details in my tracks that I listened to. Some will find it gimmicky, but I thought it does have it's use in certain situation.