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Dec 21, 2013 at 8:05 PM Post #16,278 of 41,101
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Almost done with my bed side system
I Mac to SBT > Synchro Mesh both with CIA power supply's > balanced Havana> little dot MKVI+>HE500
Just wish I could use my SIG Pro and W3000 with this rig, LD single ended
Out sounds good but too noisy
 
Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM Post #16,279 of 41,101

Enjoying dads newly finished concrete speakers in the dark in company with mom, dad, mr Morgan the cat and a few cold ones
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My Hegel HD20 d/a and an Harmann kardon hk570 amp powers the speakers.

Love everything, especially the kitten, but the screen seems obnoxious.
 
Dec 22, 2013 at 1:40 PM Post #16,282 of 41,101
   
 
 
 
 
Current desktop equipment, with the newly added PS500 in front. I missed having a pair of Grados in my collection ever since selling my RS1, and the PS500 appears to be a worthwhile addition.

With that headphone amp, you'd be MAD to not have your favorite Grados!
Beautiful rig...enjoy!
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Dec 22, 2013 at 2:32 PM Post #16,284 of 41,101
HeadFi'us Upgraditus hit again.  Stage 1 - Naim DAC-V1 ultimate desktop DAC (for me) with a decent built in headphone amplifier.  Schiit Vali on the side for fun and to change things up every once in a while.  Stage 2 - 2014 will hopefully bring a Woo WA2 to finish things off.
Excuse the photo
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 over processing, an ice storm hit last night and just killing time in Lightroom.
 

 
Dec 22, 2013 at 4:03 PM Post #16,285 of 41,101
my chronic case of upgraditus resulted in the wadia 121 , which developed further complications , which another dose of  schiit
helped remedy
 

 
Dec 22, 2013 at 4:28 PM Post #16,286 of 41,101
Cool! The Wadia 121 was on my list but there was no where local to audition.
And two Vali's in a row
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  my chronic case of upgraditus resulted in the wadia 121 , which developed further complications , which another dose of  schiit
helped remedy
 

 
Dec 22, 2013 at 4:36 PM Post #16,287 of 41,101


everything i've bought, has been online, whether here, or dealers websites, i'm not near any hi-fi dealers
the wadia was todd the vinyl junkie's deal of the day
 
i haven't heard the naim piece you have, but i've heard some of the gear before, always outstanding !!
 
Dec 22, 2013 at 6:03 PM Post #16,288 of 41,101
  was very pleased in finding the lcd3 to be a major change from the lcd2
 

How does the Violectric do with orthos and dynamic headphones, eventually looking for a good amp that will play nice with a HD800 and highend Hifimans. The V181 seems very interesting. whats your take on the 200 for this?
 
Dec 22, 2013 at 6:46 PM Post #16,289 of 41,101
didn't listen to the v181, from reviews seems that the v200 is a step up from it, but from the specs it seems it could have better channel separation cos of balanced operation, however for orthos (especially he-6) and hd800 the v200 should be the way to go
 
i'm waiting for the he-6 to arrive, i had beyer t1, lcd2 and now lcd3 hd800 and hd650, with the v800 v200 all the cans just bring their true nature and potential, every one of them is so different and yet all are so enjoyable, even the lcd2 and 3 are totally different, it really dissect every headphone, really transparent combo
 
after buying the he-6 i read this about the v800 v200 pairing, now i'm even more excited
 
Hi MIke!
Interesting to see you write that "....the V800/V200 pairing proves to be the best HE-6 set up I’ve heard to date.."
What other (good) amps have you heard the HE-6 with?
Chris






Chris,
Burson Conductor and all the other Bursons
RSA Darkstar
ALO Studio Six
Bakoon Amps







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So, you then find the V200 powerful enough, I guess. What is it with V200 that makes it so good?







 
If you don't use it with balanced interconnects from the V800, the sound is not quite there. The magic really happens when you're pairing with the V800 over balanced.
Smooth, full bodied mids and bass. Superb vocals. No other pairing like it for the Hifimans.
with the hd800 i suspect it could be the same story as with the he-6, at least in terms of body and a balanced presentation, the lcd3 (got it recently) in this aspect is on a whole new level, i'm overdosing with emotional goosebumps
 
will report when i get the he-6, i'm just concerned how to make it fit in my avatar shot
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Dec 22, 2013 at 6:51 PM Post #16,290 of 41,101
 
will report when i get the he-6, i'm just concerned how to make it fit in my avatar shot
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Haha thats a GOOD problem you are facing :p. too bad the v200 isn't balanced... Ill wait for the v282 which i am assuming will be closer/better to the v200. My hifimans will be coming balanced and wanted to stick to that.
 

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