Solid, Iād go for that if the price is right to try out, would be easy to flip if you arenāt a fan
Does the PCM and DSD versions of the Cyan matter? Iām guessing it does?
Yes, I would prefer pcm over the dsd version of the cyan. The dsd version to me sounds too oversmoothed and dull when playing pcm, so if you mainly have pcm, just go pcm
Hey @M0N, one more thing. Looks like a used v280 plus a Soekris 1421 would cost about the same as a Burson Soloist plus bf2. How would you compere the two systems?
Been thinking about picking up a he6 and using a v280 or a Soloist until I find a decent used power amp or smth more fitting, or alternatively going for a diana v2. What is your stance on he6 vs diana v2? Also does either of these source chains synergize better with the Diana or squeeze more out off the he6 in your opinion?
I just bought a HE6SE V2 and I got a Schiit Vidar I wanna plug it into. But I dont have a converter box for the amp. I heard Hifiman used to make these for sale but I dont see any on there website. The only thing I can find is this site:
But its much more than I wanted to spend. Anyone know of another seller?
Also can I get away with a straight Balanced XLR to Speaker Taps adapter cable?
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This is the solution that Iām using thatās working for me:
https://www.schiit.com/products/sys
Not that much cheaper Iām afraid.
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Are you able to make your own cable? I can help spec out the parts if you have the tools.
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iirc, you only need the converter box if youāre using tubes. if youāre using solid state, you donāt need it. Just get the speaker to headphone cables.
Yeah, iām having skedra just make a converter cable for me. cost about 130$
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Hmmm. To start off I think the timbre of the bf2 + 3xp would be better than the 1541+280, speed wise I think the soekris + vio would be quicker and better separated, impact wise the bf2 + 3xp will hit harder, spatially the soekris + vio is wider and more spacious with similar depth between the 2 stacks imo, dynamically they might be similar to each other but the soloist focuses more on macro while the vio more on micro, resolution wise the vio might have a bit edge in resolution, for tonal density the burson will be more thick and meaty, signature wise the burson + bf2 will be more forward warmer and the vio would be pretty neutral imo.
If you do go for the he6, I think the burson + bf2 would be a better choice, but if you go diana v2 Iād rather have the vio + soekris
Pretty different headphones overall, generally overall though I do think the diana is both more refined and more capable in most aspects, but the he6 will still have harder impact and slam and more tonal density. he6 is more fun leaning though
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i just got my HE-6 (6 screw). oh god. heās right.
running the HE6se v2 and the HE-6 off the burson soloist 3xp. Interestingly, whereas I usually keep the volume at 17 for the HE6se V2, I need to turn it up to around 25 for the HE-6.
For ppl who are still searching for HE-6, i think thereās a new HE-6 (possibly 4 screw version) on walmart (online sale only).
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That walmart seller is super sketchy to me. If someone else takes the risk I wish you luck.
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Damn I play my 1266 Phi TCs at ānormalā volume at 50 on high gain and if I want to rock out itās closer to 70. Havenāt tried power amp mode yet or rolled op amps.
Also Iāll eventually get the OG HE6 but Iāll wait for the hype to die down and get a used one for decent pricing.
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6-screw HE-6ās (in great condition) couldāve been had for $800 a few months ago.
Is the 6 screw the one that most people prefer of the og ?
Usually the 4S (especially early production ones) is the preferred variant since a stock HE-6 4S has a little bit more air and soundstage than the 6S. The stock 6S supposedly sounds a little darker and more closed-in but with a tad bit more bass presence. Prior to the recent upswell of interest in the HE-6, HE-6 4S were generally $1100-1200 and HE-6 6S were generally $700-800 on the used market.
I have a modded HE-6 4S (early production) and a modded HE-6 6S. I drive both of these from my Bryston 3B-ST power amp (DAC: Bifrost 2); my friend swears by his Bryston 3B-ST/DC2 combo. Frankly, they sound pretty close together with velpads. The 6S does sound a tiny bit darker, less airy, and a little bit more closed in. The bass between the two is a toss-up to my ears, very punchy and textured. To me, the treble on my 4S sounds more controlled than the 6S, the latter can get peaky at times. Again, that could be due to how they were modded.
I havenāt listened to any HE6se versions yet.
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Listening to the original HE6 is on my bucket list, but Iām also in no rush. Once they trickle back to the market I may buy one for curiosity. Probably wonāt try HE6SE unless a friend loans me a pair.
Do you really need a speaker amp to drive these?
No lol watch this starting at 2:30. Though you do need a powerful headphone amp
