[Nik]

I do not understand the meaning of your question...

 

[Yoga]

I'm using a £3500 pair of cans with a £6500 amplifier and a £70 DAC (NuForce uDAC 3 - direct to Mac via USB) and the sound is still entirely engaging. Yes, it has problems - bass has gone, gritty treble, but it's not enough for me to listen to Gary Moore - Story of the Blues without constant goose bumps (check that song out if you've not heard it - amazing!).
 
These cans scale incredibly well. Can't wait to get the Lumin / Analog / TotalDAC / N10 to play with. New levels to be achieved :¬)

 

[REXNFX]

  I'm using a £3500 pair of cans with a £6500 amplifier and a £70 DAC (NuForce uDAC 3 - direct to Mac via USB) and the sound is still entirely engaging. Yes, it has problems - bass has gone, gritty treble, but it's not enough for me to listen to Gary Moore - Story of the Blues without constant goose bumps (check that song out if you've not heard it - amazing!).
 
These cans scale incredibly well. Can't wait to get the Lumin / Analog / TotalDAC / N10 to play with. New levels to be achieved :¬)

Great to hear you can get involving sound from such a cheap DAC, Which software player are you using? (assume 16/44.1 file?)

 

[Articnoise]

AGD Master 9 is a good budget amp. It plays more or less on the SQ level of the 430HA IMO. I have not tried it with the Abyss, but it can drive the HE-6 well. The amp has a full sound with good drive and a smooth treble that probably would fit the sound of the Abyss.

 

[Yoga]

  Great to hear you can get involving sound from such a cheap DAC, Which software player are you using? (assume 16/44.1 file?)

 
Audirvana 2+ with system optimizer. 16/44 to DSD.

 

[preproman]

  I'm using a £3500 pair of cans with a £6500 amplifier and a £70 DAC (NuForce uDAC 3 - direct to Mac via USB) and the sound is still entirely engaging. Yes, it has problems - bass has gone, gritty treble, but it's not enough for me to listen to Gary Moore - Story of the Blues without constant goose bumps (check that song out if you've not heard it - amazing!).
 
These cans scale incredibly well. Can't wait to get the Lumin / Analog / TotalDAC / N10 to play with. New levels to be achieved :¬)

How are you liking that 600i?

 

[Yoga]

 
How are you liking that 600i?

It's phenomenal - authoritative power, transparency (with a touch of warmth), dynamic range, soundstage, tonality, texture etc. It's making the absolute best of a cheap DAC. I cannot wait to hear it with the Lumin + linear PSU tomorrow when it arrives. I think the Yggdrasil and/or MSB Analog will make a great pairing too.
 
I now understand what you've been saying all along; search further than headphone amps. Thanks again :¬)

 

[superfred21]

Viva 845 not the very best... In my experience, Abyss loves hi quality Ss amplifier... Just my two cents...

 
My preference is to viva egoista throughout the SS amps
I recently tested the Goldmund THA2 not my cup of tea !!!

 

[Nik]

Do you have "tested" the Goldmund with Abyss at your home with your source and cables? Do you own the setup Viva/Abyss at your home?

 

[REXNFX]

Audirvana 2+ with system optimizer. 16/44 to DSD.

Thanks, didn't realise it could do DSD

 

[superfred21]

Do you have "tested" the Goldmund with Abyss at your home with your source and cables? Do you own the setup Viva/Abyss at your home?

I am owner of Abyss  for almost 2 years
currently my setup: TotalDac D1 Dual + Viva Egoista + Abyss
I prefer the widely Egoista Viva in direct comparison with the Goldmund

 

[preproman]

 
It's phenomenal - authoritative power, transparency (with a touch of warmth), dynamic range, soundstage, tonality, texture etc. It's making the absolute best of a cheap DAC. I cannot wait to hear it with the Lumin + linear PSU tomorrow when it arrives. I think the Yggdrasil and/or MSB Analog will make a great pairing too.
 
I now understand what you've been saying all along; search further than headphone amps. Thanks again :¬)

 

[Nik]

I am owner of Abyss  for almost 2 years

currently my setup: TotalDac D1 Dual + Viva Egoista + Abyss

I prefer the widely Egoista Viva in direct comparison with the Goldmund

De gustibus non disputandum est...

 

[Nik]

Guys, the Superconductor is opening incredibly ... Oh, my God ...

 

[bigfatpaulie]

 
It's phenomenal - authoritative power, transparency (with a touch of warmth), dynamic range, soundstage, tonality, texture etc. It's making the absolute best of a cheap DAC. I cannot wait to hear it with the Lumin + linear PSU tomorrow when it arrives. I think the Yggdrasil and/or MSB Analog will make a great pairing too.
 
I now understand what you've been saying all along; search further than headphone amps. Thanks again :¬)

 
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