[Dubstep Girl]

how is EF-6 with HE-6 vs HD 800? 
 
i've heard all sorts of things about EF-6. i'm starting to look into an HE-6 purchase (for next year  

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[philo50]

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how is EF-6 with HE-6 vs HD 800? 
 
i've heard all sorts of things about EF-6. i'm starting to look into an HE-6 purchase (for next year  

)

For whatever reason the EF-6 does not get a whole lot of head-fi love. I like it a lot and find it drives the HE-6 terrifically well. also does a very good job with my other ortho, the LCD-3 as well as my high impedance HD-800 and T1. I just wish it could be used balanced.

 

[Greed]

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For whatever reason the EF-6 does not get a whole lot of head-fi love. I like it a lot and find it drives the HE-6 terrifically well. also does a very good job with my other ortho, the LCD-3 as well as my high impedance HD-800 and T1. I just wish it could be used balanced.

 
Probably because it is pretty expensive and their is a lot of competition in that price range. Plus, I think their is a bias against headphone manufacturers making headphone amps. Maybe I'm wrong, who knows. 

 

[DarKen23]

how is EF-6 with HE-6 vs HD 800? 

i've heard all sorts of things about EF-6. i'm starting to look into an HE-6 purchase (for next year  

)

For whatever reason the EF-6 does not get a whole lot of head-fi love. I like it a lot and find it drives the HE-6 terrifically well. also does a very good job with my other ortho, the LCD-3 as well as my high impedance HD-800 and T1. I just wish it could be used balanced.

Only reason I didnt go for the EF-6 (corrected) is exactly because of it not being a balanced amp. Ive never heard it but words from a few members here that its one of the best SE amp. Its got all the power, thats for sure.

 

[DarKen23]

Correct me if Im wrong but there is a balanced headphone input but no balance input on the rear of the amp, right?

 

[philo50]

there is a 4 pin headphone output but it was done as some sort of compromise for some other headphones....it operates as single entry....single entry front to back....

 

[wolfetan44]

 

 

 
Burson loaner program so I have the SL and LCD-3. Other than that, Paradox and HD650, and I forgot to picture the O2

 

[DarKen23]

Burson loaner program so I have the SL and LCD-3. Other than that, Paradox and HD650, and I forgot to picture the O2

Nice Soloist, Ive been curious about the soloist, especially the SL model. If youve auditioned the original soloist, would you say the sound character and power differ much?

 

[wolfetan44]

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Burson loaner program so I have the SL and LCD-3. Other than that, Paradox and HD650, and I forgot to picture the O2

Nice Soloist, Ive been curious about the soloist, especially the SL model. If youve auditioned the original soloist, would you say the sound character and power differ much?

Sorry, I haven't heard the Soloist

 

[DarKen23]

how is EF-6 with HE-6 vs HD 800? 

i've heard all sorts of things about EF-6. i'm starting to look into an HE-6 purchase (for next year  

)

Which headphone were you most interested in pairing it with? As philo50 stated its terrific with the HE6, I think 6moons also said great things in regards to the uber powerful ef6.

 

[preproman]

I like the EF-6 with orthos and the T1.  Not so much with all my other headphones.  Well that only leaves the TH-900 and the HD800.
 
The EF-6 also pairs well with the PWD mkII.

 

[superjohny]

 

[DarKen23]

Heir 8s? I like your cIEM cabling, which maker is of it?

 

[marts30]

 
Shure 940 - Magnum V5/X - AD900x - Fiio e17 - Brainwavz B2- Alessandro MS2 - Little Dot I+
 
and Klipsch RB 81 II

 

[Dubstep Girl]

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Which headphone were you most interested in pairing it with? As philo50 stated its terrific with the HE6, I think 6moons also said great things in regards to the uber powerful ef6.

 
HE-6 + HE-500. i won't buy the HE-6 till next year though. but looking at what the popular amp options are.