Comments on Profile Post by Merrick

I'm more of a 600 guy, but I'm just going to say that I still routinely use my JAR 600 even with stuff around like Verite and Utopia. Something about coming back to it is cozy

When I loved my chain so much yesterday, I thought I’d do a reality check with my 650. It’s not THAT far away, so arguably yes. It provides a cozy sweetness the Clear Mg doesn’t have, yes, too. But it’s missing so much of the air and instrument separation that I love so much about my current chain, that in the end, to my relief, it was a definitive no. :)

But then again, that’s not a 650 on a tube amp.

@zottel A (very) good to great tube amp is definitely a key part of the equation. I had written off the 650 for years. But you’re right, instrument separation and staging is not top tier.

I hate-a da 650

What's the great tube amp?

I agree, though. I havenn't considered a single audio purchase since I landed on the BF2 - SW51 - HD600 chain. I'm not sure if I've hit the 2-year mark with this setup yet, but it's close and I've had no desire to spend another dollar on something other than music.

Its even better when you are high or drunk.

@Skyline Upgraded Bottlehead S.E.X.

According to profile, Bottlehead S.E.X., Schiit Vali 1?

I haven’t even tried it with the Vali actually!

Yes, essentially hd650 off a sw51+ has beat everything I have heard to this point.