Hello, That's probably a wise decision. I know I still have not out grown my HD800's!! One thing to consider is doing the French mod (or SuperDupont Resonator as it is also called). The next big thing you can do for your HD800's is hardwire them. The connectors are really bad and hardwiring...

Holy screws, Batman!

Hmmm... You're probably right. I think you best send me your DAVE and it's no longer needed. I wouldn't want it cluttering up your desk.

The one you may be missing (I have not heard it with the Stellaris) would be the K1000.

The Abyss and Stellaris is an excellent pairing. Excellent. World class in fact. BUT and this is a BIG BUT, the Stellaris is better paired with HD800's, HD600's or Utopia than the Abyss and the Abyss is better paired with bit arse Class A beast than the Stellaris. Basically, it's a great...

It's a great combo. Keep in mind that the characteristics of the headphones will remain, regardless of the amp. For example, if a really big head-space is a priority for you, the Focals may not be the choice but if resolution is important they are probably the best there is.

After all these years, how is there still confusion. Stop spreading non-sense people. Balanced is not universally better. Your headphones DO NOT sound better "balanced". Your HD800's don't know or care. One has a cool looking plug to dazzle your friends, the other looks phallic. That's...

For me, with the HD's the Stellairs is the best amp I've heard and the DAVE is the best DAC I've heard. That's never changed.

My 4 year impression is that the HD6X0 and HD800's are still pretty much the best headphones money can buy, so long as you have the right stuff behind them. These other really expensive headphones come and go but my HD's are forever. At least, for me. I also think that everyone is different...

Wearing my latest...

That's sad. It's the end of an era. I remember when he first started doing that: what a Boss.

Does he not sell them anymore?

Interesting. Does anyone know if the serial numbers parallel to the Stellaris or in series?

Out of interest - what is a "Stellaris Special"? Is it a regular Steallaris that has been upgraded, and if so, when was that done and by who?

Congratulations @kokutouqian!! That's stellar! (Eh? See what I did there?)