[Cousin Patty]

I'm curious about trying out the W5000's but I was wondering what you guys' opinions are on how it mates with a 6SN7 PPX3 SLAM. I'm also SUPPOSEDLY getting a new Storm Digital DAC if you're curious about my source. Thanks

 

[Cousin Patty]

anybody?

 

[sacd lover]

The PPX3 SLAM mates exceedingly well with any headphone I have used with the amp. However, I have not used the W5000, specifically, with the PPX3. But Grados/ Senns/ AKG etc... all sound at or near their best with this amp. The PPX3 is one of the least picky amps in regard to headphones I have come across. The SLAM is also one of the best amps I tried with the L3000.

 

[Davesrose]

I listened to a W5000 on my setup...but I can't give you a convincing review. I just found I'm not an Audio Technica fan. I think when I compared it to some other amps, it still retained the house sound....and with the AT house sound, I find the mids to be odd. Something about ATs, but I only hear bass and high treble, but not much middle resolution: on all their phones. So an amp or source won't totally change something that my ears don't seem to be tuned for

Honestly, what I think the SP gave the W5000 compared to other amps was some bass slam...why I like SP amps is that they still preserve some of the detail as well. They mate well with my Senns and Grados.

 

[MaloS]

I did not use w5000 with PPX3 Slam, but other SP Amps I tried do not match well with w5000, frankly results are fairly poor (collapsed soundstage and sporadic bass).

 

[lator]

Should work very well. Refer to my sig for reference. Get TSRP 6SN7GT driver tube with a pair of Ken-Rad VT-231's for outputs.

 

[Cousin Patty]

Hmm... 2.5 : 1 so far...

 

[MaloS]

Wait, do you intend on using it for metal? xD Cause that is not the best idea, it sounds good when matched with a juicy amp but you can do better with a Denon I'd imagine.

 

[panyncor]

I can't comment on the W5000 and PPX Slam exactly, but I really enjoy the W5000 on my Singlepower Extreme. All things considered, I prefer the Extreme over the GS-1 when it comes to the W5000's.

They're wonderful headphones, the best I've ever heard, but I have to agree that they're probably not the best choice for heavy metal.