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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2007 23:57:08 GMT
Is my memory letting me down, or did they change to a pissy little 7VA transformer ?
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Post by krisno on Nov 20, 2007 0:12:25 GMT
Pink Floyd I am trying to explain why I won't get the Heed even if people are very happy with it. 1) I would consider any amp with very few transistors to be VERY analytical, as less details is lost in the transistors on the way. But then again, it's the transistors which make the musicality!! Musicality, is very important to me. I got 3 examples, Classe, Krell and B&W. The first to amplifiers has extreme amount of transistors. They also sound good. Musical stuff! The B&W crossover filter in the 802 speakers for instance, ways around 10kilo's. Lots of wiring, transistors etc. I do not dare to order the Heed, as I take a risk of it not being a good amp, as it has no transistors in it. That is my observation. My second observation is that it seems 'home-made' by to brothers in eastern europe. Eastern europe has not ever had 1 single good brand, if you people know of any, please let me know. I can't honestly say I know any.... I know the Russian 'Lada' brand btw, and well, basically its the worst car you can get. That is why I am not ordering it. I never listened to it, and I never will. I know people are talking well about the amp, and yes it might be good. But I am sure the MF X-Can v3 with the little pinkie will be a better choice for me. Atleast 'psyhoclogically'... and that is what counts.. hehe Wonder how good the reliability is on the Heed over time... well again. I would pay the same for the Heed as for the MF, so I choose the brand. you should be happy btw, since then I had to get the little pinkie from you Thanks again.. (and btw, the transistors in the Heed, might be of better quality than the MF, I know nothing about that)... If the Heed was american.
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Post by dw6928 on Nov 20, 2007 0:19:50 GMT
As I posted earlier, I have had the original Heed since it was introduced in America and it has performed flawlessly. With or without transistors.
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Post by leo on Nov 20, 2007 0:37:49 GMT
For the Heed theres about 30 tiny transistors inside the op-amp and 2x TO-126's on the outside Anyway it seems you have made your mind up , when do you plan on buying the X-can V3? BTW it uses very few transistors and even has tubes in there too ;D
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Post by rickcr42 on Nov 20, 2007 1:13:41 GMT
You might be right... But if there is no measurable difference, I wonder if the human ear can hear it. The human ear is not a flawless design. It's mechanical stuff, I would believe that the differences in 'electron transport' is on such a micro level that human ears and nerves cannot pick it up. Kris just for you Kris jn.physiology.org/cgi/content/full/83/6/3548
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Post by dc on Nov 20, 2007 1:42:56 GMT
And at the $340 price a major bargain. agreed Is my memory letting me down, or did they change to a pissy little 7VA transformer ? mine had a 12VA which was eventually replaced with a 30VA trannie hence earning my place in "Team funky angle tranny mounter" For the Heed theres about 30 tiny transistors inside the op-amp and 2x TO-126's on the outside aren't the two big ones on the outside BD-137? iirc?
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Post by mrarroyo on Nov 20, 2007 2:06:11 GMT
OK, I do not think anyone has said anything yet as far as comments on products from "Eastern Europe" so I will. It is my opinion that you should stop, and stop now!
I say we have crossed the line when we start making generic statements that many if not most would interpret as motivated by the ethnicity of the builder. I realize this is my opinion and does not have to be shared by all of you. However it is my believe that we should not allow such a type of comments to be made.
I sincerely hope that those who have made such statements remove them on their own. Mike, if my post is out of place please remove it.
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Post by leo on Nov 20, 2007 2:10:28 GMT
For the Heed theres about 30 tiny transistors inside the op-amp and 2x TO-126's on the outside aren't the two big ones on the outside BD-137? iirc? Yes, well they are BD139, TO-126 is the actual package type/size, like you say TO-92 for the small transistors (BC547,2SC2240,BC560 etc )
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Post by dc on Nov 20, 2007 2:14:57 GMT
ah yes BD139s.
i see, thanks for the explanation
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Post by leo on Nov 20, 2007 2:18:12 GMT
ah yes BD139s. i see, thanks for the explanation No probs
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2007 2:56:24 GMT
Rick Re "Just for you Kris" Interesting isn't it ? I have seen excerpts from this before, but not this complete. Alex
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2007 4:03:55 GMT
"hence earning my place in "Team funky angle tranny mounter" dc I am awfully glad that you explained that, as tranny is also an abbreviation for something else ! SandyK
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Post by dc on Nov 20, 2007 4:49:21 GMT
I am awfully glad that you explained that, as tranny is also an abbreviation for something else ! SandyK AHAHAHHAHAA oh goodness, Alex I'm in tears. That made my day. You didn't think that I leaned that way did you??? Oh man... I wonder what everyone else has been thinking...
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Post by DennyL on Nov 20, 2007 9:42:21 GMT
Personally, I wouldn't touch it. It's made in Eastern Europe. Could you explain if this is not a joke?
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Post by Nigel on Nov 20, 2007 10:30:07 GMT
It's a joke.
I owned the Heed CanAmp for over a year & loved every minute of it. Sorry for being sarcastic.
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Post by Nigel on Nov 20, 2007 10:44:26 GMT
............... and the funny thing is, it could well be the amp Krisno is looking for. It's musical & by all accounts works fantastic with the AKG K701.
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Post by dc on Nov 20, 2007 12:02:58 GMT
............... and the funny thing is, it could well be the amp Krisno is looking for. It's musical & by all accounts works fantastic with the AKG K701. my thoughts exactly... but he's been told enough times in this thread already it's a shame that he dismisses even trying this product based on its number of transistors, or lack thereof and its country of origin a real shame...
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Post by dw6928 on Nov 20, 2007 12:37:30 GMT
his narrow vision might prevent getting an amp that marries beautifully with 701s. It is my favorite headphone with the Heed.
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Post by minivan on Nov 21, 2007 10:38:58 GMT
what about the talisman t-35 ? it drive my k701 very well, when i got the talisman, my heed is out of the door straight away
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Post by rowuk on Nov 21, 2007 10:46:24 GMT
I also have the 701s and have been using the modded BT928 as well as a Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 / 10 and M-Audio FastTrack Pro. I am saving for the green solo, but the tax people have come so it will take a while........... Is anybody primarily using this combination 701s and Solo? I like the 701s because the instruments sound so close to what I hear on stage when playing.
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Post by fanboi on Nov 21, 2007 14:11:32 GMT
rowuk, Fritzs is your man for that combo.
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Post by mrarroyo on Nov 21, 2007 16:15:41 GMT
I use the K701 and the Green Solo, for some reason I prefer the K501 in that set up. I will re-listen and post.
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Post by rickcr42 on Nov 21, 2007 17:41:38 GMT
why I do and have for a veeery long time used the term "trafos" which at least in MY native tongue (Rickanese ) has no other meaning ;D
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Post by rickcr42 on Nov 21, 2007 17:52:10 GMT
.......country of origin
only time i personally play that card is when the country of origin is one that does not play by the rules (copy rights,intellectual property,minimum safety regs) as the way of doing commerce which has zero to do with the people of that nation who only play by the set of rules (or lack of) that is their nations charter.
to say one nation or another has the patent on smarts or assembly skills is laughable with the proof being any nations Audio DIY sites.It is there you will see everything from amatuerish crap to state of the audio art and that across the board.
Brains are not a racial or nationality but a muscle to be excersised and if idiots are the measure of a nation then i think it may be time for rick to pull up stakes and learn a new language because i am surrounded by them daily..................
BTW-the former Yugoslavia was well on its way to becoming a major force in high end audio until NATO decided to bomb the piss out of their infrastructure.
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Post by krisno on Nov 22, 2007 22:04:43 GMT
I don't remember who disagreed with my comments that eastern europe make crap brands, but you don't have to be a out-of-order to say that. I also say that american cars sucks(Ford, GM and Chrysler), am I a rasist now? incredible. Is it any difference to say that american car brands sucks, to say that I don't know of any high quality eastern european brands at all? Please name me 3, and I will be on my way.. But none the less, I wonderd, has anyone tried the Meier Corda Opera? It has a built in DAC which seems good. It also has some special wiring, which is supposed to give 'balanced' qualites, to 'unbalanced' headphone's without the use of balanced connectors. Anyone tried it? How does it compare to Heed? X-Can + X-Dac? etc?... anyone?
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