Headphones.com has these on sale for $1700. https://headphones.com/products/hifiman-he1000se That final sale badge has me thinking a new version may be on the way but maybe I'm just being paranoid 🕵️

^ trying to collect all the info from Headamp about the differences in deluxe vs standard, and I think these are the two main posts- I also remember some talk about only the deluxe version using JFETs but it seems both versions will be using those across the board-

I personally prefer the christmas lights markings and their "precise uniformity" over the sunburst lines but I'd be happy with either :grin:

Are there 47 marks to match the stepped attenuator? I keep going back & forth, both look good. The smaller lettering of the model on top brings more attention to the size of the case, like Hegel does with their amps. It's overall a classier and understated appeal to my eyes, while the bottom...

Killer amps! Volume knob reminiscent of the V280 :thumbsup:

Looks great! Please try to time the release around a BTC price surge so my wife won't notice any money leaving the checking acct.

Yes sir! I'm such a procrastinator though, I find myself listening more than reviewing. I have all these notes I took, just need to film the thing. Hopefully by the end of the month. Thank you for asking :beerchug:

Hah! Good stuff. Been listening to the Pass + HEKse combo all day. It's like they were made for each other, loving the sound!

Fun evening with the SE and Organic. Canjam made me crave the Hifiman sound again :gs1000smile:

Thanks man, and good question. For whatever reason I had such a great time during my extended session with the Stax 9000 and the humble ES8 that it kind of overshadowed the other estat amps. Sounds crazy I know but it could've also been as simple as the Woo room was quieter than the busy Headamp...

Loving all the impressions. After hearing most of the things on my list I ran back through trying to capture video before the show floor closed.

Nearly the same takeaways as you. :beerchug: The CFA was marvelous. I want to say I'm surprised the main thread doesn't have more activity but after talking with Justin they've been having trouble sourcing parts reliably, so few own it right now.

How to Start a Headphone Business by ZMF is up: I noticed someone else was recording so I only grabbed a couple of seminars this go around, hopefully they'll post them here! This allowed me to spend more time on the floor and get some great footage and impressions of the booths. :beerchug:

This one is high up on my list to try, thanks to you and Hawaii for the pics! Jersey plates, you have some splainin' to do! :wink:

Hoping the V8 will make an appearance at Canjam NYC this weekend if the stars align!