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loadexfa
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Jul 20, 2019
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So far only tried with my HD-800 (with SDR mod). Great tone, really brings these headphones alive. Especially good with properly mixed music, for example Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life is sublime and I re-fell in love with Hotel California today. I normally don't find these headphones very musical but they are just right with this amp. Stock driver tubes are a little harsh, I prefer the GE JAN 5654W drivers which are smooth but still engaging. I also tried the Western Electric 6AK5/403A and the Tung Sol 6AK5 WB 5654 drivers. The Western Electrics are more impactful and have stronger bass but I like the smoothness of the GE tubes better, especially in the mids. I still enjoy the Western Electrics tubes and plan to rotate them with the GEs. I found the Tung Sols were too glaring and didn't live up the bass hype I read about. It's hard to find affordable amps that pair well with the HD-800, I'm glad I gave this amp a shot. Once my Auteurs arrive (later this month potentially), I will update this review.
Recommends this product? Yes
Helpbot
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Dec 1, 2020
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loadexfaWhat's the update!
Dec 1, 2020
loadexfa
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Dec 1, 2020
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HelpbotYeah, I am very overdue for that update. I didn't like this amp with the Auteurs but they are picky headphones. So far I've only liked them with a Stratus. If you're looking for an affordable HD 800 amp I highly recommend this one, the tonality is excellent and this amp gets 80% or more of what the Stratus can do for the HD 800. This amp is OK for the HD 6XX, I think the MCTH is better for those and more affordable. It's also fine for the Atticus but, like the HD 6XX they are not super picky headphones and there are more affordable options that will pair better with the Atticus. Hope that helps!
Dec 1, 2020
Helpbot
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Dec 1, 2020
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loadexfaGood to know. I'm putting together a hd800 system so I'll leave the auteurs out of the picture. Thanks for the impressions!
Dec 1, 2020
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Dec 8, 2020
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loadexfaJust happened to be scrolling through again. I definitely agree the MCTH is better for the 6x0 series, they don't sound right on this amp. ZDT jr sounds like it was made for the HD800, other headphones so far are pretty meh!
Dec 8, 2020
loadexfa
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Dec 26, 2020
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HelpbotI agree, this is a great HD 800 option but I didn't find any other headphones that I liked with this amp.
Dec 26, 2020
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