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May 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM Post #6,076 of 41,246
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HD800s in the house ya'll. Work in 2 hours (unfortunately) but these things are blowing my mind so far. My LCD 2s definitely still have a place in this system, but talk about complimentary cans. Wow. Worth the wait.

 
Finally! Glad that worked out!
 
May 14, 2012 at 11:01 AM Post #6,077 of 41,246
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HD800s in the house ya'll. Work in 2 hours (unfortunately) but these things are blowing my mind so far. My LCD 2s definitely still have a place in this system, but talk about complimentary cans. Wow. Worth the wait.

Can't wait to hear your impressions. In the many HD800 threads out there. :)
 
May 14, 2012 at 11:48 AM Post #6,078 of 41,246
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Did you get to try them with the CS300X, too?
 

 
Yes I did. I got the Zu Omens based on the CS300X which I got first. The guys at Zu Audio had said that they had tested the Leben CS300X with the Omens with excellent results. The 300 holds its own that's for sure but the 600 certainly out blings shines the 300. When I first played music on the 600 I was floored. Not only was the amp upgraded, it upgraded the loud speaker sound as well. More guts and growl, I'd say. Even with classical music, and especially with acoustic guitar. Mind you, I am still using the stock tubes.
 
May 14, 2012 at 12:14 PM Post #6,079 of 41,246
While this is highly subjective do you feel it was worth almost twice the price? Tough one to stomach.
 
And out of curiosity what's the going rate on the CS600 lately? Always hard to get a proper price outside of contacting a dealer.
 
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Yes I did. I got the Zu Omens based on the CS300X which I got first. The guys at Zu Audio had said that they had tested the Leben CS300X with the Omens with excellent results. The 300 holds its own that's for sure but the 600 certainly out blings shines the 300. When I first played music on the 600 I was floored. Not only was the amp upgraded, it upgraded the loud speaker sound as well. More guts and growl, I'd say. Even with classical music, and especially with acoustic guitar. Mind you, I am still using the stock tubes.

 
May 14, 2012 at 1:18 PM Post #6,081 of 41,246
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Well, the shelf is quite dark, but on top of the Dynaco Stereo 35 amp hides a Dual DK830, which is probably the best open ortho PMB manufactured (DAC might protest, defending the virtues of the very rare Magnat RT10).

A Dynaco ST-35!  Very nice amp, we called them "shoebox" amps back in the day.  Replace those caps with some Aerovox V-161 or Vitamin Q's and it will really sing!  
 
May 14, 2012 at 3:24 PM Post #6,082 of 41,246
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Well, the shelf is quite dark, but on top of the Dynaco Stereo 35 amp hides a Dual DK830, which is probably the best open ortho PMB manufactured (DAC might protest, defending the virtues of the very rare Magnat RT10).

I really like the look of them, at least.  Google says they don't exist, unfortunately.
 
May 14, 2012 at 4:22 PM Post #6,085 of 41,246
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I really like the look of them, at least.  Google says they don't exist, unfortunately.

 
Wikiphonia has entries for all these. 
 
May 14, 2012 at 4:39 PM Post #6,086 of 41,246
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NFB-10 easy

 
I had one already and did not like the sound with LCD2's at all. i vastly prefered the Objective 2 over the NFB-10SE, besides that doesnt have a analogue input, which i need.
 
thanks though.
 
May 14, 2012 at 4:51 PM Post #6,088 of 41,246
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I had one already and did not like the sound with LCD2's at all. i vastly prefered the Objective 2 over the NFB-10SE, besides that doesnt have a analogue input, which i need.
 
thanks though.

 
LittleDot Mk VI+ might be an option at that price point.
 
for Solid state, I don't think you'd be able to build a Beta 22 in that range, but you could cobble together a balanced DynaLo (Dynamid) circuit for that. 
 
May 14, 2012 at 4:59 PM Post #6,090 of 41,246
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Originally Posted by darren700 View Post

what would you guys suggest around the $750-1400 price range for balanced?


The upcoming Schiit Mjolnir is $750 I think. And the new Bryston BHA1 weighs in at $1295.
 

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