[Hifi59]

I'm interested in how HE-6 fairs between Milo and Ragnarok?

I'm not sure how it sounds with the Ragnarok, but I can assure you that of all my headphones ( LCD-3f,LCD-4,Eikons,LCD-XC ) the biggest improvements by using the Milo, were with my he-6 and he-1k headphones compared to previous amplifiers that I was using (Burson, Audio GD M9 and Schiit). The Milo and Hifiman are a great match imo.

 

[Hansotek]

I'm not sure how it sounds with the Ragnarok, but I can assure you that of all my headphones ( LCD-3f,LCD-4,Eikons,LCD-XC ) the biggest improvements by using the Milo, were with my he-6 and he-1k headphones compared to previous amplifiers that I was using (Burson, Audio GD M9 and Schiit). The Milo and Hifiman are a great match imo.d

FWIW, I can also confirm that it is stellar with the HE400 & HE500.

 

[ufospls2]

Anyone at Can Jam have a listen to this? No clue what it is. If I had to guess...Headtrip Reference? New Chassis? I've emailed Jeff Wells to see if he can share any info. 
 

 

[geoffalter11]

Anyone at Can Jam have a listen to this? No clue what it is. If I had to guess...Headtrip Reference? New Chassis? I've emailed Jeff Wells to see if he can share any info. 

That is exactly what it is. I listened to it yesterday. Insanely good. Best sounding amp at the show. Used a Chord Dave as the DAC. Wow, a system of dreams.

 

[Toolman]

That should be the WA Reference and it will set you back 150 Benjamins

 

[ufospls2]

It is indeed the Headtrip Reference. I've got some more pictures courtesy of Jeff. Hope I get to hear it some day. Apologies for posting this in the Milo thread, but its the most active Wells Audio thread, and I figured fans of Wells Audio would be interested. 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

[Hansotek]

That is exactly what it is. I listened to it yesterday. Insanely good. Best sounding amp at the show. Used a Chord Dave as the DAC. Wow, a system of dreams.

I agree. Absolutely stunning. Loved it with the ZMF Eikon and Abyss Phi.

 

[geoffalter11]

I agree. Absolutely stunning. Loved it with the ZMF Eikon and Abyss Phi.

We are in complete agreement. It sounded blissful with the Eikon and Abyss. Also with the HE-6. It was my highlight of the show. Nothing even close to that Amp. There were a lot of great products, but the headtrip reference was like seeing color tv for the first time.

 

[ProfFalkin]

Yeah, but that price. I don't think I put $15000 into the down-payment on my car...

 

[geoffalter11]

Yeah, but that price. I don't think I put $15000 into the down-payment on my car...

Yes, out of my budget by too much to even consider. Not an option. The Milo is 80% of the sound. In fact, Jeff Wells thinks in ways the Milo is his best amp. That he created a sound in the Milo that is almost perfect. Comforting to know...

 

[ufospls2]

I agree. Absolutely stunning. Loved it with the ZMF Eikon and Abyss Phi.

Did you notice a difference between the Milo/Enigma/Headtrip/Headtrip Reference? Assuming they were all there. Any thoughts on the Abyss vs. Abyss Phi?  

 

[Hansotek]

Did you notice a difference between the Milo/Enigma/Headtrip/Headtrip Reference? Assuming they were all there. Any thoughts on the Abyss vs. Abyss Phi?  

Yeah, it sounds a little different. More neutral and WAY more transparent. Listening on the DAVE and Headtrip Reference it was excruciating to take the headphone off and give it to the next guy. I was legitimately sad for a minute there!

 

[ProfFalkin]

Yeah, it sounds a little different. More neutral and WAY more transparent. Listening on the DAVE and Headtrip Reference it was excruciating to take the headphone off and give it to the next guy. I was legitimately sad for a minute there!

Don't cry child. I'll hold you.

 

[geoffalter11]

Yeah, it sounds a little different. More neutral and WAY more transparent. Listening on the DAVE and Headtrip Reference it was excruciating to take the headphone off and give it to the next guy. I was legitimately sad for a minute there!

Not as didferent as I thought it would. Milo has some secret sauce in it that is unique and gratifying. I thought it sounded as good as the Enigma. The Headtrip Reference was exactly as Hansotek said. Transparency was off the charts. And the DAVE, oh boy...

 

[gr8soundz]

Not as didferent as I thought it would. Milo has some secret sauce in it that is unique and gratifying. I thought it sounded as good as the Enigma. The Headtrip Reference was exactly as Hansotek said. Transparency was off the charts. And the DAVE, oh boy...

 
Did they also have a Milo setup running off a DAVE?
 
Just wondering how much improvement might have been coming from the DAC used to demo the Headtrip.