Spare HD650/HD6XX for a week?
My last request for an LD1+ amp to audition didn't get anywhere whether due to no LD1+ around or due to lack of relationship or too much bother. So let me explore another direction:
I've heard the praise and limitations around the HD650/HD6XX and am attracted to the vocal/midrange magic especially with valves. At the same time I have some slightly modded M1060 planars which do a whole lot rather well at this price point. I'd like to compare the two side by side to decide which best fits me for the long term, yet needs be that if I buy one will need to finance with the sale of the other.
So it would be good to have a listen to someone's prior to deciding. In this age of CV19, that probably means use of royal mail rather than popping over on the motorway. Any chance someone has an HD650 or HD6XX they could spare for a week? Nothing ventured, nothing gained, so thought I'd ask.
Bruce
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Source: Audiolab 6000CDT > Calyx 24/192 DAC
Amplification: Pass-design B1rev2 pre-amplifier > Neurochrome Modulus 686.
Loudspeakers: Proac Response 1SC
Cables/stands: spkr: MIT MH-750 biwire; IC: HT Truthlink; Target stands, sand-filled; Excel Cat6A 23AWG UFTP & 1attack.de Cat.7 SFTP.
Other: Balanced AC transformer to hydra mains distr; Bass traps & Acoustic panels; Isolation: Inner tube & roller bearings; 3xZyxel ES104A switches in series w/Vreg upgrades.