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Una_mosca t1_ja282io wrote

I have the oportunity to buy what it looks to me a good starting point in the audiophile world with this set up:

  • Sennheiser HD 650
  • ifi Zen CAN Signature 6xx
  • ifi Zen DAC v2
  • unknown balanced cables

All for 550€ Used but in good condition.

Is this any good option?

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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_ja2kp8x wrote

I personally love the 6XX/650 but I can't speak for these amps. If you can, try before you buy. I wouldn't even see the 6XX/650 as a startingpoint, because, depending on your needs, it might as well be endgame already. Having heard the HD800 I still have no desire to move on. I plan on getting something from ZMF one day, but the 6XX will be at my side until it stops working and once that happens I will buy a 650 or 6XX again.

I would say go for it if you like non fatiguing, laid back sound. 500ish € would be about the same price I had to pay to import my 6XX and purchase the FiiO K5 pro. Probably on par with what is listed for you, so definitely more than worth it.

If the pads of the 650's are flat, I can definitely recommend that you replace them with either stock pads or ZMF suede pads.

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Una_mosca t1_ja2m1qn wrote

Thank you very much, really appreciate your input.

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ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja2q5c2 wrote

Yeah, kinda. I'm not a fan of the Zen series for a few reasons, but they aren't bad. Do you know the seller?

You could get an HD650/600 for 200 euros, and I don't think the Zen stuff is worth 350 unless you really want the fixed EQ presets. If you'll be listening from a PC then you can do the same adjustments for free.

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Una_mosca t1_ja2sowk wrote

No, i don't know the seller, I was surfing for a hd650/6xx and found that offer and thought it was interesting, but don't know much about the amp/dac combo.

Do you know of a good amp/dac paring for this headset?

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ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja2t69o wrote

Almost all DACs and amps in this price range are almost perfectly transparent to the source. You don't really have to worry about optimising or synergy. A K5 Pro would do the job quite well. I like the JDS Atom stuff, but it will be more expensive due to import charges.

Also, I'd go for the HD600 if given a choice. It's very similar but has a tiny bit more treble clarity.

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