[Curse]

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For bang for your buck, the Mjolnir is hard to beat. For under $1400, I like the Burson Solosit or BHA-1. But the best I've heard my LCD-3/HD800/TH-900 sound is from the GS-X MKII. 

Thank you so very much.
 
I will make that my goal for the future in terms of pairing it with the LCD-3 and HD-800. (GS-X MKII).

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Thank you so very much.
 
I will make that my goal for the future in terms of pairing it with the LCD-3 and HD-800. (GS-X MKII).

 
No worries. 

 

[Jd007]

hmm MacedonianHero, how would you say the gs-x mk2 compares with the wa2, with the good power tubes you were talking about? i like the warmth and full bass of the wa2 on my hd800, hopefully the gsx isnt too dry.

 

[magiccabbage]

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hmm MacedonianHero, how would you say the gs-x mk2 compares with the wa2, with the good power tubes you were talking about? i like the warmth and full bass of the wa2 on my hd800, hopefully the gsx isnt too dry.

good question but i think i might know his answer. 

 

[MacedonianHero]

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hmm MacedonianHero, how would you say the gs-x mk2 compares with the wa2, with the good power tubes you were talking about? i like the warmth and full bass of the wa2 on my hd800, hopefully the gsx isnt too dry.

Oh goodness no. The GS-X MKII is a much better amp. Just that the WA2 would sound at its best (or close to) with those tubes. 

 

[Dubstep Girl]

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yeah i think i'll leave the tubes as they are now and wait for the gsx to see how that is vs the wa2. then maybe the wa2 will even be on its way out. thx for your help.

 
if you wanted to hear the HD 800 at their best with the WA2, the GEC 6AS7G or TS 5998 would really take the WA2 to the next level, but i'm sure as MH said, the GSX2 is better.
 
i know i am interested in the GSX2 as well, i would probably get one myself if the wait wasn't so long and if i wasn't so worried it would be too bland sounding, i love tubes

 

[Jd007]

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and if i wasn't so worried it would be too bland sounding, i love tubes

That is actually my worry right now as well, but I guess I'll find out later this year. at least resale value of high end audio gear is not bad

 

[Stalker81598]

That is what I did not like about the GS-X Mk2. Detail, clarity and transparency were impressive, yes, but I found it a little dry and unengaging. I much prefer an amp that imparts some warmth and character into the music, even if it isn't as true to the source material. Not saying the GS-X is bad by any means; you may find that you really like it. It's just not for me.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

i like my WA2/T1 more than any other combo, because its so musical and engaging, the speed neutrality and transparency of the T1 with the warmth and beautiful tone of the WA2, same reason why i like HD 800 and WA2 alot as well.
 
hmm, maybe i should be going for the Allnic HPA5000, just wish i could hear how it sounds with my other headphones... i know its a beast with the HE-500, and it might be able to drive the HE-6 too

 

[Girls Generation]

Did not like HD800 with Gung/mjo.
Did like HD800 better with Soloist.
Did not like Soloist with Audezes. 
Did like Mjolnir with Audezes.
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So 1/4 = 745 (with the DACT) times by four. Around 3000 plus shipping am i correct?
 
I've had the LCD-3/LCD-2 with the Schiit Gungnir/Mjolnir but recently sold both Audeze headphones and moved onto the HD-800.
HD-800 have not come yet so i am feeling a little eccentric on whether or not my stack would hold its on (being made with planar magnetic design in mind and all).
 
Some say that the HD-800 sound better with the BHA-1 due to a little more "sparkle" it produces along with slightly better treble.
I have a modified Gungnir/Mjolnir and it sounds spectacular (better than when i got it stock).
 

 
My question is, am i missing that much by not going for the GX-MKII? How much better is it than the Bryston BHA-1/Schiit Stack?
In your opinion of course, if you have heard one of the two.

 

[Pudu]

i like my WA2/T1 more than any other combo, because its so musical and engaging, the speed neutrality and transparency of the T1 with the warmth and beautiful tone of the WA2, same reason why i like HD 800 and WA2 alot as well.

hmm, maybe i should be going for the Allnic HPA5000, just wish i could hear how it sounds with my other headphones... i know its a beast with the HE-500, and it might be able to drive the HE-6 too

Agreed. Like Zana-800 much, still prefer WA2-T1 though.

(caveat - haven't rolled the ZD yet and the WA2-T1 is a much more familiar sound)

 

[Dubstep Girl]

gonna get to compare ZD with WA2 for HD 800 this coming week. the WA2 has amazing synergy with HD 800 as well, with the GEC 6AS7G tubes, the transparency and detail really comes out, yet the silky smoothness remains. interestingly, i don't like the GEC tubes with the T1, seems to lack bass and a little brighter. 
 
i think cause the T1 have that crazy 1400 ohm impedance in the 80-100hz region, u really need the extra power from the 5998 tubes. 

 

[Pudu]

For the HD I think I like the ZD. Look forward to your take.

 

[joyway]

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gonna get to compare ZD with WA2 for HD 800 this coming week. the WA2 has amazing synergy with HD 800 as well, with the GEC 6AS7G tubes, the transparency and detail really comes out, yet the silky smoothness remains. interestingly, i don't like the GEC tubes with the T1, seems to lack bass and a little brighter. 
 
i think cause the T1 have that crazy 1400 ohm impedance in the 80-100hz region, u really need the extra power from the 5998 tubes. 

I'm looking forward to your impression of ZD-800 combol. Actually  I was also wondering if super 7 drive hd800 better than ZDSE.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

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For the HD I think I like the ZD. Look forward to your take.

 
im considering buying it, of course, it will have to be significantly better than WA2/HD800 with GEC tubes, that means better overall synergy and tonality + transparency/detail.
 
i know i didn't like balancing act that much with HD 800 ( i think the guy had stock 6sn7 though, which might affect sound). sounded much cleaner and detailed, but a little too analytical/bright for me. law of diminishing returns really hit hard at that point.