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The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread
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pearljam50000
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Can't wait for the HD1000
kphfrail
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They might pull a Microsoft and skip the HD 900 and go straight to the HD 1000
I want a new Sennheiser electrostat
LugBug1
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It will be a planar or stat... No doubt! Probs gonna be called Orpheus 2 or sumfin. And it will be priced accordingly.
My wallet rests easy...
My wallet rests easy...
RingingEars
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I wonder if it will be a limited edition like the original Orpheus.
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Maxvla
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Did you order an HD1000 Charleston from a vintage seller?
CR@P!! I was listening to a bunch of amps including the entire Woo collection and Questyle and came away unimpressed; not that they weren't very good to excellent but I wanted something a definitive step above what I have. I did get some good time with the McIntosh MHA100 (at a couple of booths) and as much as I love the looks and flexibility, it did not blow me away but is better than what I'm using now.
At the same booth, they had a Naim DAC-V1 which I have and did have a chance to compare. Charles from Headfone Shop was right beside them so I borrowed a pair of HE560 as I know the signature extremely well. Doh, I have a pair. Beside the DAC-V1 was the Naim HeadLine headphone amp and I thought this little box has got to be a joke. Uh Oh!! The DAC-V1 HP out is very, very nice but could use a little more body and dynamics. Back and forth between the MHA100 and DAC-V1/HeadLine with my iPhone6, CCK and USB cable.. CR@P! I put a deposit on the HeadLine (show special) and am going back on Sunday with my HD800. Specs on the HeadLine are underwhelming and does not reflect the power, dynamics and detail I heard today.
Now, I know that Naim is not popular in this neck of the woods but I must say, the HeadLine is the next step for me. Excellent mate for the DAC-V1. Maybe I just like the British sound. not everybody's cup of tea.
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At the same booth, they had a Naim DAC-V1 which I have and did have a chance to compare. Charles from Headfone Shop was right beside them so I borrowed a pair of HE560 as I know the signature extremely well. Doh, I have a pair. Beside the DAC-V1 was the Naim HeadLine headphone amp and I thought this little box has got to be a joke. Uh Oh!! The DAC-V1 HP out is very, very nice but could use a little more body and dynamics. Back and forth between the MHA100 and DAC-V1/HeadLine with my iPhone6, CCK and USB cable.. CR@P! I put a deposit on the HeadLine (show special) and am going back on Sunday with my HD800. Specs on the HeadLine are underwhelming and does not reflect the power, dynamics and detail I heard today.
Now, I know that Naim is not popular in this neck of the woods but I must say, the HeadLine is the next step for me. Excellent mate for the DAC-V1. Maybe I just like the British sound. not everybody's cup of tea.
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ivanlyf
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Hello everyone!
Reporting in to the thread....I'm a new Sennheiser HD800 owner, serial number 31759!
Been wanting to get the HD800 since I started the audio hobby in 2009. Finally got my headphones after going the speaker route for 2 years! They complement my speakers very well
Reporting in to the thread....I'm a new Sennheiser HD800 owner, serial number 31759!
Been wanting to get the HD800 since I started the audio hobby in 2009. Finally got my headphones after going the speaker route for 2 years! They complement my speakers very well
akhyar
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Welcome to the club.
Your HD800 deserves better then the iCan.
I used to own the iCan driving the HD800 for 2 -3 months, before I let go of the small amp
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^ Gratzzz! You will enjoy the HD800 as 99% of us here have.
ivanlyf
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Thanks for the welcome!
@akhyar: Yep, I agree that the HD800 deserves better.
But I'll take it slowly first - give the headphones and new RCA cable about 6 months to burn in and for me to understand the HD800's signature. Only then will I look for a more permanent headphone amp as I should have a good idea by then of what I wish to improve.
The iCan is already a huge upgrade from the headphone amplifier of the Mytek DAC though! The HD800 was super 'sluggish' on the Mytek.
@akhyar: Yep, I agree that the HD800 deserves better.
But I'll take it slowly first - give the headphones and new RCA cable about 6 months to burn in and for me to understand the HD800's signature. Only then will I look for a more permanent headphone amp as I should have a good idea by then of what I wish to improve.
The iCan is already a huge upgrade from the headphone amplifier of the Mytek DAC though! The HD800 was super 'sluggish' on the Mytek.
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