ken6217
Headphoneus Supremus
LOL..... I would DEFINITELY NOT be in the phone booth.
I wouldn't even be in the same country as the phone booth.
LOL..... I would DEFINITELY NOT be in the phone booth.
I wouldn't even be in the same country as the phone booth.
The important thing to know: There's always a better headphone, better DAC, better amp. You can sink tens of thousands of dollars into the hobby and still not be satisfied. Sometimes you'll come to realize that you're pursuing different, not necessarily better. That's a good distinction to learn.
Find what pleases you, and stick with it until you want to go in a new direction. I'd advise buying used gear in good condition. Look for deals.
I feel almost uncomfortable for asking a newby question here!Thing is that I am contemplating purchasing the WA22 or the WA5-LE. Do I need a dac in the chain or can it be left out? What are the pro or cons? As source I plan to use a Soundaware Esther M1pro (DAP). I love that analogue sound of the DAP, so if I can leave a DAC out that would be great. The idea is not to place to much in the signal path that will change the sound signature that I like so much about this DAP. The DAP has a amplifier out connection btw.
Lol to much fun.
On that note.... I'm looking for a new dac now. Has anyone run the Gumby or the Yggy with the WA22?
i have ran both with the WA22, they are both great. the yggy is what im with atm i have 0 complaints.
Awesome. Thanks for your input! Do you think you can do better with a different DAC?
What other DACs have you used with the WA22 and how do they compare to the yggy and gumby?
The Bimby as well, the only other dac i wish i tried was a lampi gen 4, the gumby is warmish kinda to the yggy, there is a difference, however the yggy just sounds so well how do i put this "right" like its just this massive music block of wonders thats accurate,and analytical but its polite about it. so it has its own great sound that compliments the WA22's lush gooey tube sound in a great way. the gumby is also fantactic but its warmer and just doesn't have the same effect, but instead has its own lush sound that goes with the wa22 in its own way.
They both sound like fabulous DACs. I am leaning toward the yggy from your description. Which headphones do you use?
I run the HEK's but i have also owned the HD800's
well the HEK for me is perfect everyones ears are different though. i also really like the HD800's! i think the HEK's are just sonically superior in almost every way except sound staging and treble. YMMV i just really love my HEK's but if i did not have the money i would still have my HD800's and i would not have any complaints. the WA22 just drives both HP's to amazing levels and with all the tube options out there, the sound can just be changed at a moments notice! just fantastic!
Ok now my wallet is starting to SCREAM!!!!! LOL. What do you think made the biggest impact in your sound quality, the HEK or the yggy?