Submitted by pavoid t3_10npg1y in headphones
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pavoid OP t1_j6a3bwl wrote
I initially purchased and fell in love with the HD600 based off browsing here in this sub. The first amp recommended for me to pair with it was the Magni Piety, but I had already missed the launch, and eBay sellers are greedy as all get out. So I purchased a Magni+ and had been happy using that with my HD600. Now as of today I received my first stand-alone dac in the MMB2, and I also had delivered today a Magni Piety I purchased at an incredibly fair price from an incredibly kind fellow headphone hobbyist. This is my Happy-And-Content game. Someday I want a Vali 2++ to try a couple of tubes out, but I don’t want to go past that. This hobby easily turns into chasing down the next thing…I’m content and thankful.
RubenRag t1_j6a4dyn wrote
I’m elated for you, what a great feeling to be blown off! (Is that the right term?)
PolarBearSequence t1_j6a4syf wrote
Nice kitchen counter you have there!
RubenRag t1_j6a51tv wrote
Blown away! I meant blown away!
mikefromearth t1_j6a7853 wrote
Man I love that speckly paint job on the older HD600. So much character!
Penne311 t1_j6aj178 wrote
Congrats dude!
pavoid OP t1_j6ajwoz wrote
aless530 t1_j6amyim wrote
Congrats and welcome aboard
JProllz t1_j6ao4lj wrote
Find yourself a pair of headphones that makes you feel as good as being...
audiophile_lurker t1_j6atod8 wrote
If you got tube route, do something more obnoxious - Darkvoice 336i or Little Dot mk2. Still inexpensive but both have a very pronounced tube character. But really, take it from someone with a more high end rig built around the very similar HD650: you have total overkill with Piety and MMB2. I would just add some EQ to counteract the bass roll off, and the sound is just magical.
pavoid OP t1_j6aty5d wrote
Still affordable? Good to know, ty
Lane4Imaging t1_j6axl3m wrote
Speaking from experience, the HD600 scales up really well. The better the amp and DAC, the better the sound. With my pair, I toggle between a Levinson integrated and a Sony headphone/DAC amp. With good lossless source material, yowsa! For the phones themselves, you can try different pads and/or upgrade the cables to balanced. I’m not an EQ guy, but I’ve never been disappointed with these great phones. I have others as well, but I always enjoy the HD600.
CPOx t1_j6b37j2 wrote
I can’t believe I missed out on buying a Piety. I’m on Reddit all damn day and somehow this went under my radar lol
mqtpqt t1_j6b7ole wrote
it wasn't really marketed on reddit that much tho
Knopfler_PI t1_j6bazo1 wrote
I managed to get one and it pairs extremely well with HD650. Doesn’t leave me wanting more with the 650, which is the first time I can say that about an amp for them. A bit warm though, so not gonna be for everyone.
hellochase t1_j6bbuk7 wrote
best senn aesthetic by far
xGuacamolly t1_j6ben30 wrote
Nice match for the hd600 i guess, because it is less warm than the 650.
Financial-News1870 t1_j6bmdzf wrote
Where do you get those headphone wraps?
pavoid OP t1_j6bmnrr wrote
that is the stock design of the OG HD600. no wrap
Financial-News1870 t1_j6bnelp wrote
Okay, Thanks
sverek t1_j6brut1 wrote
Hey, at least you do not get hungry!
JuCo168 t1_j6bvzl7 wrote
Low key wish my 600s looked like that
Lereddit117 t1_j6bwobc wrote
Dude I'm happy for you I hope you enjoy it man.
whats_you_doing t1_j6bwto0 wrote
Its a huh duh.
madvanillin t1_j6c3msk wrote
I remember when Fleckstone was evidence that you were in the apartment of a single dude who liked to spray-paint his furniture to make it match.
I remember when single dudes had apartments.
I remember when single dudes put time, money, and energy into making their apartments look what they considered good. They were wrong, but at least they tried, and were consistent.
KingForKings t1_j6cjwgc wrote
I agree. Bought one 600 a week ago. Not the best sound but a great standard and the looks are so timeless to me.
KingForKings t1_j6ck16e wrote
pre 2017 / till mid ish 2017 .... then sennheiser changed the design to black. So about 17-20 years of this colour design.
hellochase t1_j6cw8b7 wrote
I would love a 650/660/6xx in the classic marble but don’t think it exists— just the 580/600 right?
iDrummerBoy48 t1_j6dk6pc wrote
You got it! Happy to see you’ve completed the setup.
pavoid OP t1_j6dl8zr wrote
Dude! You were the one that first recommended the MP to me! You helped me so much with your recommendations back and forth. Thank you!
iDrummerBoy48 t1_j6do34u wrote
Happy to influence money spending ;)
Complete-District767 t1_j6dz1dy wrote
Nice, in the headphone quest, it can be difficult to reach where you are blissfully done. Congratulations.
PitifulHospital7760 t1_j6e9xj4 wrote
Great stack! Have the exact same DAC and AMP. In your opinion, how does the Magni+ compare to the Piety, sound-wise?
pavoid OP t1_j6ecoa8 wrote
The M+ sounds great and neutral, the MP sounds distinct. I prefer the MP sound because it is enjoyable to my ears. If you want just straight up as is or neutral sound, you might enjoy M+ more. They both sound great with the HD600 imo.
PitifulHospital7760 t1_j6edfh4 wrote
Yeah I prefer a tube-like euphoric sound. Hence why I got the Piety over the Magni+. I only wanted to go for the piety because I originally had a vali 2+ that was disappointingly not very tubey at all. The Piety is much more tube-sounding imo.
I pair my current stack with SDR modded HD800 if you were wondering.
pavoid OP t1_j6eeu99 wrote
Did you do any tube rolling with your Vali 2+? The hobbyists on Head-Fi have good things to say about the V2++ when you start tube rolling past the stock tube. Supposed to be a great little amp.
PitifulHospital7760 t1_j6ef26w wrote
I have, and it changed the sound minimally. Nothing made it MORE tube-like imo.
pavoid OP t1_j6efkxe wrote
RCA Command 5670 NOS was recommended to me. Another user told me they got the tube “holographic” quality they had been searching for when they tried that tube with the V2++. I have one of the RCA Command tubes and I’ll try it out when/if I ever get a V2++
etdpoo t1_j6egvob wrote
nah, the cheap tube amps like those two have poor quality control and are muddy. on the other hand, vali isn’t a great value because it just sounds like a solid state. i would recommend valhalla, a diy sangaku, or maybe a bottlehead crack if you like it really warm. that being said i got a piety too and it’s pretty great for the price so don’t get too much fomo
Character_Record1232 t1_j6eiqui wrote
For a moment I thought you had a child or something really exciting
audiophile_lurker t1_j6iqw43 wrote
They specifically sound fairly muddy because they have a fair bit of THD that results from the use of tubes. Hence the suggestion. If trying to go for a fairly clear but still tubey sound, then Bottlehead Crack, Shortest Way 51+, or Woo Audio 6 - but those are all quite pricy comparing to budget OP is reasoning about.
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