[doggiemom]

 
I can think of other benefits of being in NJ as well. Free gas station service 

Yes, and the prices are low as well, even with the new gas tax.

 

[buke9]

Yes, and the prices are low as well, even with the new gas tax.

OPEC just agreed to lower production so the price will go up soon.

 

[DigMe]

Update from MD - not that interesting but:
 

Drop status update.

We have been in close contact with Sennheiser, and they are in the process of packing the group's order for shipment to our warehouse in New Jersey. Our order is progressing smoothly, and we are still on track for fulfillment by 12/15. Expect another update from us on 12/9 or sooner if something comes up.

 

[JWolf]

  Assuming all of the following work out to be the same price (or a very small difference), which would be the best option for the HD650s


AUNE T1 SE Mk3 

AUNE X1S

Matrix M-Stage HPA-2

Nuforce Icon HDP

Objective 2/ODAC

Schiit Magni 2/Modi 2 (Non-Uber)


or is there something else entirely in a similar price range?

 
Fiio X3ii or Fiio X5ii for the source with the Fiio A5 amp. That's a nice combo.

 

[trilobites]

  Update from MD - not that interesting but:
 

Drop status update.

We have been in close contact with Sennheiser, and they are in the process of packing the group's order for shipment to our warehouse in New Jersey. Our order is progressing smoothly, and we are still on track for fulfillment by 12/15. Expect another update from us on 12/9 or sooner if something comes up.

can't wait 

, i've been looking for an amp since i joined the drop

 

[caenlenfromOCN]

  can't wait 

, i've been looking for an amp since i joined the drop

 
I may be selling my Vali 2 and Mimby soon, not sure yet. I have Darkvoice OTL tube amp to pair with HD6xx now, so I really don't need it

 

[wolfmath]

  Assuming all of the following work out to be the same price (or a very small difference), which would be the best option for the HD650s


AUNE T1 SE Mk3 

AUNE X1S

Matrix M-Stage HPA-2

Nuforce Icon HDP

Objective 2/ODAC

Schiit Magni 2/Modi 2 (Non-Uber)


or is there something else entirely in a similar price range?

I'm using the Aune T1 SE. It works great with the k7XX. I'm hoping it also works great with the HD 6XX. I just got it recently and I can't afford to buy a new one it it doesn't.

 

[DigMe]

   
I may be selling my Vali 2 and Mimby soon, not sure yet. I have Darkvoice OTL tube amp to pair with HD6xx now, so I really don't need it

 
That's the pairing that I am putting together. How does the sound profile compare to the Darkvoice?  Have you A/Bed them?

 

[caenlenfromOCN]

   
That's the pairing that I am putting together. How does the sound profile compare to the Darkvoice?  Have you A/Bed them?

I am new to this world, I have no idea what A/B'd means.  I just have had people tell me an OTL tube amp pairs best with HD6xx series, so I got the Darkvoice SE336

 

[SomeTechNoob]

  I am new to this world, I have no idea what A/B'd means.  I just have had people tell me an OTL tube amp pairs best with HD6xx series, so I got the Darkvoice SE336

Means you did a direct comparison of them, side by side.

 

[caenlenfromOCN]

  Means you did a direct comparison of them, side by side.

 
 
Ah, well no, because I own no high impedence cans, and the Darkvoice is made for high and the Vali 2 is made for low. I guess logically I should keep both for the different cans, lol

 

[buke9]

Ah, well no, because I own no high impedence cans, and the Darkvoice is made for high and the Vali 2 is made for low. I guess logically I should keep both for the different cans, lol

OTL's tend to do better with high impedance cans but hybrid amps like the Vali don't care as much as it has a tube input stage and solid state output stage so it can run both with little problem. Don't own or have heard the darkvoice but it gets good reviews the 600's and 650's sounded really good from my Bottlehead Crack and the highest impedance cans I have are the HD 700's and they are great out of the Crack also . Really looking forward to getting the 6XX's as I have some tubes that will probably be better with the 6XX's than the 700's .

 

[DigMe]

Ah, well no, because I own no high impedence cans, and the Darkvoice is made for high and the Vali 2 is made for low. I guess logically I should keep both for the different cans, lol

You might consider keeping the mmb/Vali 2 combo until you get the HD6XX because I've heard great things about them with the HD650's. You might end up liking it more than the Darkvoice.

 

[caenlenfromOCN]

You might consider keeping the mmb/Vali 2 combo until you get the HD6XX because I've heard great things about them with the HD650's. You might end up liking it more than the Darkvoice.

Noted, and I will do that, thanks for the heads up.

 

[buke9]

Always give your stuff a shot before you get something else.