binot 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 Just gotten my Earmax.. But Im curious of how it sounds as compared with the Yamamoto.. Anybody gotten to hear both? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidult 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 which Earmax model you got?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uberburger101 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 which Earmax model you got?? x2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binot 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 which Earmax model you got?? The Silver Edition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidult 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2009 what cans are you using ?? anyway, only heard silver with RS-1 sound very warm & sweet silver with ED9, D7000, W1000 & W5000, we'll tell you after the meet yama with ED9 fast & punchy yama with D7000 musical & warm yama with w1000 - pls refer to another thread this two amps are totally different sound imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uberburger101 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2009 I tried both with my RS-1 and all I can say is that both amps sound completely different but have their own strengths. The Earmax Silver sounds extremely lush, smooth and enticing but not at all slow. It is also much more powerful than the Yamamoto from what I could tell. Yamamoto is not as lush, but still has that touch of tube goodness for female vocals. Earmax Silver is good for high and low impedances, but the Yamamoto is much better with low impedances. Both are excellent amps, and it's more about pairing than anything. Earmax Silver with my RS1 was extremely memorable, while the HD650 sounded way too thick and syrupy for my liking. Perhaps the Earmax Silver will pair well with the DT880... I didn't have a chance to try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binot 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) Im using HD650 with Cardas cable... Initially was a bit dissappointed... Sounded a bit bright...begin to regret buying but after 5 hours in the middle of a CD suddenly the amp open up... then... heaven... Now in my 15th hour.. Hope sound will continue to improve... Edited March 22, 2009 by binot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanlct 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 I'm currently using HD650 with cardas cable, CEC TL53Z and Earmax Silver. Looking for a DAC to compliment the rig. Any suggestion please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
