[thesuperguy]

It seems as if the E11 trumps the E12 in many aspects despite its lower price, so why is it placed higher in ranking on your list?

 

[ClieOS]

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Which sounds better? FiiO12 or iBasso D-Zero?
I'm currently using ue 700 and planning to get grado sr80i in a year or too,
I'm thinking of an amp too, but after looking through all the review, I have narrowed down to 12 and d-zero
what is the difference in the sound characteristic? which one suit the ue 700 and grado better

Though E12 is the better sounding amp, I'll go against it and recommend D-zero as you don't need the extra power of the E12 and D-zero might be better pairing with UE700 and Grado.
 
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It seems as if the E11 trumps the E12 in many aspects despite its lower price, so why is it placed higher in ranking on your list?

 
Because the list is ranked based purely on overall SQ. In other words, the sum of individual category isn't larger than the total.

 

[kkfan]

I want to, but will have to wait till next month since I have spent my money elsewhere.

Eagerly awaiting your review.

 

[ClieOS]

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Eagerly awaiting your review.

 
Order will be placed soon, but nevertheless we still have to wait till the 12th for JDS to deliver the next batch. Putting in the two weeks for delivery, May is perhaps a better projection. Right now I am debating to myself whether I should get a C&C BH or not...decision, decision.

 

[SkyBleu]

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Order will be placed soon, but nevertheless we still have to wait till the 12th for JDS to deliver the next batch. Putting in the two weeks for delivery, May is perhaps a better projection. Right now I am debating to myself whether I should get a C&C BH or not...decision, decision.

ClieOS, I'd say go for it. It may be little, but it packs one hell of a punch! It's a shot worth trying 

 especially for it's price! 

 

[lootr5858]

Thanks alot

 

[ClieOS]

Order for C5 has been placed. I am still not too sure about BH since I know it will get very little actual use. I don't think I'll order a new unit for it, and most likely going to hunt down a 2nd hand unit in the forum if it pops up with a reasonable price.

 

[kkfan]

Order for C5 has been placed. I am still not too sure about BH since I know it will get very little actual use. I don't think I'll order a new unit for it, and most likely going to hunt down a 2nd hand unit in the forum if it pops up with a reasonable price.

Great!
Looking forward to your C5 impressions once you receive the amp.

 

[Gilly87]

So stoked! I am debating between the UHA-4, C421 and C5, can't wait to see what you think 

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Order for C5 has been placed. I am still not too sure about BH since I know it will get very little actual use. I don't think I'll order a new unit for it, and most likely going to hunt down a 2nd hand unit in the forum if it pops up with a reasonable price.

 

[Mitchm]

Is their a portable amp or amp/dac that will work well with the HD 600/650.
 Or do you to go with a desk amp or tube amp.
 
Thanks Mitch

 

[ClieOS]

Unless there is a good reason, I'll generally stick to desktop amp when it comes to full size >= 250ohm. Tube amp doesn't necessary measure / performance better than solid state, but often is a lot more fun to listen to, plus tube rolling to get the best synergy is in itself great fun as well. The end result can be very satisfying.  However, HD600/650 isn't that hard to drive that portable can't drive them well enough. Leckerton Audio UHA-6 MK2 will be something I would consider as a portable all-in-one solution.

 

[stevovee]

excellent thread, thanks for taking the time to write this up!

 

[qilto]

I'm considering getting an iBasso T5 to pair with my Hifiman RE272s. Does the T5 remember what volume you set it at when you turn it off? I would rather not have to adjust the volume with the digital steps every time I use it.

 

[ClieOS]

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I'm considering getting an iBasso T5 to pair with my Hifiman RE272s. Does the T5 remember what volume you set it at when you turn it off? I would rather not have to adjust the volume with the digital steps every time I use it.

 
Yes, it will remember the volume of last use. However, do take note that I am not too impressed with its build quality. It is a risk you will have to take.

 

[lh2705]

Hi ClieOS,
 
Will you be getting a JDS C5? I'd be interested to know what you think about it in comparison to the c421.