[longbowbbs]

 

  Is there a portable amp for the HD800 that is equivalent to the Eddie Current Zana Deux S or the Blue Hawaii or can come close to comparing with them?

From the portable amp guide
http://www.head-fi.org/a/head-fi-buying-guide-portable-amps-dacs-daps
 
Looks like Chord Hugo & Astell & Kern AK240 are high as they get for portable rigs.
 
I don't think I read many posts praising the Hugo & HD800 pairing.

 
The Blue Hawaii is for Stax but if you are looking for totl performance in a portable setup then the answer is no. The HD800 is not something that the majority of the owners use in a portable setup either. 

Ah...No....Not very portable.  They are amazing at home with your TOTL rig though.

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

Even if you could find a portable amplifier and DAC good enough for the HD800, unless you move exclusively through quiet rooms, your listening experience would be terrible. There is zero isolation. These are desktop headphones; using them as a portable solution would be like eating a ten course meal during your morning commute.

 

[longbowbbs]

  Even if you could find a portable amplifier and DAC good enough for the HD800, unless you move exclusively through quiet rooms, your listening experience would be terrible. There is zero isolation. These are desktop headphones; using them as a portable solution would be like eating a ten course meal during your morning commute.

That is a terrific analogy!
 

 

[RUMAY408]

  Ah...No....Not very portable.  They are amazing at home with your TOTL rig though.

 
 

  Is there a portable amp for the HD800 that is equivalent to the Eddie Current Zana Deux S or the Blue Hawaii or can come close to comparing with them?

From the portable amp guide
http://www.head-fi.org/a/head-fi-buying-guide-portable-amps-dacs-daps
 
Looks like Chord Hugo & Astell & Kern AK240 are high as they get for portable rigs.
 
I don't think I read many posts praising the Hugo & HD800 pairing.

Headamp makes HP amps for Dynamic HP's, the GSX-mk2 is outside the WA5 (with highest end tubes) the best HP amp I've heard with HD800

 

[Sennophile]

I'm an interpreter and, as such, have to travel around often.  An audiophile quality portable amp for the HD 800 would be a welcome solution.
Moving around with the HDVD 800 is unpractical.

 

[johnjen]

If you're going to use the 800's in a mobile setting I'd recommend that you either, #1. shorten the stock cable, or B. get an aftermarket shorter cable.
The former is also a way to improve the performance of the stock 800's for very little cost.
And if you want, it accords you the option of wiring them up in balanced configuration.
The latter of course can be ordered in either in bal. or unbal. mode.

The stock cable is plenty long for home use but it would be WAY to easy to trip over if you're 'on the go'…
That would be 'bad'…:blink: :basshead:


Also be aware that 800's don't seal out the external environment nor the converse where those around will hear what you're listening to.
Albeit with nowhere near the same fidelity. :atsmile:


JJ

 

[Moonhead]

I have a Superlux HA3D portable amp for My HD800, i works Amazingly and runs on batteries and its cheap.
I also have a short 1.25m cable with neutrik plug for My HD800, bought from Forza Audio works.

So it Can easily be Good and portable if the environment allows it

 

[Mach3]

I have a Superlux HA3D portable amp for My HD800, i works Amazingly and runs on batteries and its cheap.
I also have a short 1.25m cable with neutrik plug for My HD800, bought from Forza Audio works.

So it Can easily be Good and portable if the environment allows it

 
But what do you use for DAC with the Superlux HA3D for it to portable/transportable?

 

[Moonhead]

This, scroll Down to Audio performance

http://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-6-plus.htm

 

[Moonhead]

If Anybody missed it, check out Tylles Big Sound reviews on blind testing, very intersting and HD800 comes in top5 every time

http://www.innerfidelity.com

 

[Sorrodje]

Yeah. the "Big sound  2015" from innerfidelity is an amazing adventure.  Absolutely great work  

 

[TokenGesture]

To pigeonhole Hugo as a portable does it a huge disservice.  It's a great desktop rig, and IMHO the HD800 sounds truthful from it.

 

[Mach3]

The best result I've experienced with my HD800 transportable Triad Audio LISA III stacked with Styleaudio carat-TOPAZ

 

[longbowbbs]

 

  Ah...No....Not very portable.  They are amazing at home with your TOTL rig though.

 
 

  Is there a portable amp for the HD800 that is equivalent to the Eddie Current Zana Deux S or the Blue Hawaii or can come close to comparing with them?

From the portable amp guide
http://www.head-fi.org/a/head-fi-buying-guide-portable-amps-dacs-daps
 
Looks like Chord Hugo & Astell & Kern AK240 are high as they get for portable rigs.
 
I don't think I read many posts praising the Hugo & HD800 pairing.

Headamp makes HP amps for Dynamic HP's, the GSX-mk2 is outside the WA5 (with highest end tubes) the best HP amp I've heard with HD800

Randy, you need to find someone with the Studio Six at a meet and hook up the HD800's. That is the best combo with the HD800's I have heard.

 

[Thenewguy007]

And if you want, it accords you the option of wiring them up in balanced configuration.
The latter of course can be ordered in either in bal. or unbal. mode.


JJ

 
Speaking of which, if I do want to use balanced cables, do I need to send the HD800 to a specialist to mod the connectors or can any balanced cable just connected to the HD800 fine?