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Mynny
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Jan 12, 2017
Can definitely recommend HA-200, it´s a beast. I tested it with AKG K553 Pro, Hifiman HE-400i and Nuforce NE-800 IEMs. Big improvement with all three, most substantial with Hifimans. Makes sound more airy, detailed, focused and tightens bass. On the other hand, it does not widen soundstage as I hoped, so it feels a bit narrow with Hifimans and Nuforce (AKGs are fine).
HA-200 also makes differences between DACs more evident, Asus Xonar DX can´t keep pace and its sound feels even a little unpleasant. On the other hand, I enjoyed sound of Zuper DAC + HA-200 and Schiit Modi 2 Uber + HA200 very much.
I do not mind its 25W consumption and large form factor (seriously, I have seen desktops smaller than this), but make sure you have enough place on your desk. I would not stack it under a LCD screen or speakers, because it runs quite hot (can hold my hand on the case, but it feels like a radiator). And when you turn HA-20 on, leave it running for 15 minutes to warm up, the sounds is not very good out of a cold unit.
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