[Yoga]

   
Good work man - hope you like it!
Well, hope you like both!

Holy ****!
 

 
V281 arrived today. Straight off the bat it's blown my mind with the HD800. Posted this in the HD800 thread:
 
"Effortless sound! Soundstage is wide, bass is ridiculously tight, deep and fast (I'm using SWR3 of course). Edges are clear without any 'crunch' to them; definition and resolution is off the charts. All while being coherent and organic!"
 
Thanks @project86 for making me get this amp.

Time to try the Abyss :¬)

 

[Fegefeuer]

What's SWR3? It's a German radio station.

Which balanced hd 800 cable did you get? V281 shows its true colors once you go balanced on it. Looking forward to your experience.

 

[Yoga]

What's SWR3? It's a German radio station.

Which balanced hd 800 cable did you get? V281 shows its true colors once you go balanced on it. Looking forward to your experience.

Sonarworks Reference 3. Completely transforms the HD800 for the better.
 
http://sonarworks.com/headphones/overview/
 
I've gone for Lavri Cables this time around:
 
http://www.lavricables.com/cables/master-silver-sennheiser-hd800-upgrade-cable/

On its way to me as we speak :¬)

 

[Yoga]

Update - drives the Abyss with authority and control with tons of headroom, even at my loudest listening levels (75dB).
 
I have found my reference SS amp! Here to stay.

 

[SuperDuke]

My V281 is on the way.  I'll report back w/ Utopia impressions.  Also be interesting to hear how my HE6 sounds - glowing review from Inner fidelity w/ that combo. 

 

[Yoga]

  My V281 is on the way.  I'll report back w/ Utopia impressions.  Also be interesting to hear how my HE6 sounds - glowing review from Inner fidelity w/ that combo. 

Look forward to your impressions dude. I've read a few very good things about Utopia + V281. Can't wait to try myself!

 

[Kramer01]

Hi
 
How much power does it output into 300 Ohm headphones?? I can't seem to find that statistic anywhere.

 

[Kramer01]

Has anyone tried the T1v2 and the HD650 with this amp??

 

[sahmen]

  Hi
 
How much power does it output into 300 Ohm headphones?? I can't seem to find that statistic anywhere.

I do not know for sure, but it does output more than enough power, and that's guaranteed. You can check out some more technical specs on the left bottom half of this page (you will have to scroll down the page)

 

[sahmen]

  Has anyone tried the T1v2 and the HD650 with this amp??

I tried it with the T1v1 (600 ohms), and it was brilliant. I have never had the chance to try it with the HD650, but from the viewpoint of power output, the v281 has more than enough, and I am sure it will do very well with it.

 

[project86]

I use it with the Massdrop HD6XX and the original HD650 as well (same sound, slightly different appearance). Excellent sound. Very open compared to a lot of other amps which seem to reinforce the old "Sennheiser Veil" concept.

 

[socks mk2]

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[mulder01]

  Hi
 
How much power does it output into 300 Ohm headphones?? I can't seem to find that statistic anywhere.

 
Well, if it does 5.6w into 100 ohms and 2.7w into 600 ohms, you can be pretty sure it has enough power to blow your ears off into 300 ohms.

 

[jmac1516]

v281 is a fantastic performer with 650 and a few other cans I have tried it with. Including 800S. Never fails to put a smile on my face.

 

[Kramer01]

I tried it with the T1v1 (600 ohms), and it was brilliant. I have never had the chance to try it with the HD650, but from the viewpoint of power output, the v281 has more than enough, and I am sure it will do very well with it.

I'm assuming you used the balanced out??