cs098
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Well probably not the best amp for a comparison but I used the Oppo HA-1 as it's what was on hand (using the balanced output).
Susvara vs HE-6 (6-screw version) but this is very brief, from about 30-40 mins a/b'ing the headphones, all with CD quality music streamed over Qobuz.
They are more similar than different, so if you like the HE-6 you will like the Susvara I think, the main differences being that the Susvara sounds more open and expansive in it's soundstage, the HE-6 is more intimate. The Susvara also sounds a little fuller overall but without any excess bloat, both have excellent pace and timing, the Susvara just sounds more effortless in it's presentation. Vocals have a tad more substance to them, more presence and body, and they both fair very will in the treble range with excellent extension and clarity.
The comfort is night and day difference, the Susvara is superbly comfortable, wheras the HE-6 is heavier and gets uncomfortable after a short period of time.
Today I will power them off a small 50w T amp and see, but I'll try and smuggle the HE-6 home at the weekend from work and do a little comparison being powered from my Marantz PM-5005 going into the hifiman adapter box.
is the he-6 modded?