I just found that guy hilariously a joke. Thx aaa 789 is just another league vs Sp200, even and most particularly in midrange. I Read his review even of M500 and it was nothing like that, compared to D50 he also reviewed. Just see his D70 and D90 review. He just prays them to sell them, just.. I hate it.Yes, I'm 100% serious, I don't like the 789. The SP200 is much cleaner on the midrange. I've even matched the levels and only turned the amps off to swap the interconnects.
Maybe with brighter headphones the 789 would do, but the K712 not really.
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I just found this guy's comparison and his experience with the 789 vs SP200 is bang on.
https://soundnews.net/amplifiers/he...x-789-vs-benchmark-hpa4-battle-of-the-thx-es/
Meanwhile, i suggest you to compare them very well in these 7 daysI've listed the 789 for sale if someone's interested.
I just found that guy hilariously a joke. Thx aaa 789 is just another league vs Sp200, even and most particularly in midrange. I Read his review even of M500 and it was nothing like that, compared to D50 he also reviewed. Just see his D70 and D90 review. He just prays them to sell them, just.. I hate it.
I have the Monolith 887 rather than the 789, but close enough I think. I have to agree, these amps are nothing if not clear and uncolored, if someone hears a veil, it may be something they are wearing on their head (no not literally a veil, but their headphones ). My HD6XX is a great headphone, and had I not listened to my ZMF Auteurs with the same setup (even down to the same cable brand) I would have thought the HD6XX was a fairly transparent model.Meanwhile, i suggest you to compare them very well in these 7 days
Maybe, the new drop version sound worse? Touchè! We need someone to compare the new version with the old, possibly absolutely not someone like Z review or that reviewer guy.
I've also tried it with AKG K712 i owned until few ago.
I mean, they for sure sound diverse, like, maybe no veil and complete trasparency with a good enough dac but, yes, the way they present sound is not the same, but THX aaa 789 is way better to me, the details, INSTRUMENTS, voices, musicality also, soundstage, holographic IMAGING!!, Background trasparency, all in favour of 789, It's Jusss'.. Sp200 have more dynamics? All i find is it just blow you volume and some bass on those dynamics, i find 789 has the better dynamics with that, anyway.. I have the hype has been up for Sp200 while it sound not that good (To me, even if i don't have it but i had few days ago) hope a guy with actual ears like Currawong tear down the hype a little bit with his review.. Today i'll go to a guy to test hd800 and my old he1000V2, he has Sp200, and bring my thx aaa 789 and see what he thinks also
Yes, them amp are clear and uncolored, no veil at all. But the sound characteristic between sp200 and thx aaa 789 and the way they present sound to me is defenately different, Tonality i must say. Don't know how it sound the 887, maybe you can order sp200 via amazon and tell it out if you wantI have the Monolith 887 rather than the 789, but close enough I think. I have to agree, these amps are nothing if not clear and uncolored, if someone hears a veil, it may be something they are wearing on their head (no not literally a veil, but their headphones ). My HD6XX is a great headphone, and had I not listened to my ZMF Auteurs with the same setup (even down to the same cable brand) I would have thought the HD6XX was a fairly transparent model.
LOL, beyond the 887 and Loxjie P20 that I already have, and a Glenn OTL on order, I don't think I want another amp.Yes, them amp are clear and uncolored, no veil at all. But the sound characteristic between sp200 and thx aaa 789 and the way they present sound to me is defenately different, Tonality i must say. Don't know how it sound the 887, maybe you can order sp200 via amazon and tell it out if you want
One could argue 3 amps is already 2 too manyLOL, beyond the 887 and Loxjie P20 that I already have, and a Glenn OTL on order, I don't think I want another amp.
I know i know, It's just that you can try it and send back to amazon but you are right ;]LOL, beyond the 887 and Loxjie P20 that I already have, and a Glenn OTL on order, I don't think I want another amp.
Ha, well right on that, though I justified adding the Loxjie as a very low cost stopgap till the Glenn arrives - probably a long way off with his build demand. And the P20 will make a nice little bedroom amp. And I really need a great tube amp, hence the esteemed Glenn... and the 887 is the polar opposite with it's totally clean SS approach..One could argue 3 amps is already 2 too many
So, you changed idea, and don't sold it?Finally fonud a match for the 789 - HD800S!
Yes, the SP-200 has much more accentuated treble.
I call bullshit on this it has a lot of gain, very easy to confuse loud volume and "painful treble".
These THX amps are dead flat.
Little interest? I thought the 789 sold at 421€ was yours.. I see them sold at least at +400€Yes, the SP-200 has much more accentuated treble.
I haven't sold it yet as there was little interest.