March 6, 200818 yr Author comment_103118 Fing, http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/sds-xlr-here-292411/index6.html#post3904807 Check out your budget HE-90 amp!! I too am quite jealous. Jealous but broke. I don't particularly care how an amp looks so long as it sounds good. Regardless, I think Andy hit the jackpot with that thing and it seems he's enjoying it a lot. Report
March 6, 200818 yr comment_103135 I love the look of that amp though. My ES-1 doesn't run all that hot Birgir. Man, your ES1 has FAR better looks than ES2 IMHO! Seriously, who has done careful A B testing with the two with approproate tubes, same cables, etc? Report
March 6, 200818 yr comment_103140 ES1 is sexy. ES2 is the ugly chick you need a wingman to take care of. Report
March 6, 200818 yr comment_103146 I think the ES2 case looks better. I like wood + satin brushed metal. Not a big fan of the lettering on either tho. Report
March 6, 200818 yr comment_103158 I think it looks great. If its even better with the HE90s than the ES-1,(which is as good as I have heard headphones) It would be the only temptation away from speakers out there for me. Report
March 6, 200818 yr comment_103162 I'm more interested in how it sounds. If it sounds good, I don't care how ugly it is. I don't think it looks as bad as others do. That said: Wood side panels, metal fascias == good; tri-color scheme (wood, silver, black), black screws/bolts/retainer clips/whatevers in otherwise light front panel == not so good. I'm thinking if he had gone with a black front panel, or with silver screws and a silver top, either of those choices would have been better. Report
March 6, 200818 yr comment_103194 It looks like a refugee from a hospital fire sale. It'd fit right in with this stuff.. Report
March 7, 200818 yr comment_103414 Hmm.....People with small wallets feeling big? Peace+11 passive aggressive score Report
March 7, 200818 yr comment_103440 C'mon, i put a question mark. I guess i'll just go sulk in the corner with my hideous budget HE90 amp. Report
March 7, 200818 yr comment_103442 C'mon, i put a question mark. I guess i'll just go sulk in the corner with my hideous budget HE90 amp. Report
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