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Originally Posted by Mindless

Coming up with a well thought out reply in this stage would tear too much on my soul and mind so I will simply say this:

You have no idea if you are restating a first hand, second hand, third, fourth... hell, even fifth hand opinion regarding SR225. That is where the problem in doing such lies, not in the fact that you are diligent in your search for information that will be helpful for the OP.

Bottom line is: First hand comments regarding a particular headphone, amplifier or source is the best when deciding because you have no idea how many times a second hand opinion has been restated by different people.

Of course first hand is the best, as already stated, and it is essential. However, what you fail to concede is there's nothing wrong with offering opinions based on the reading of such allegedly first hand comments. And the subsequent generations of posted opinions does not negate this. Further, there is no net negative consequence from the posting of such opinions. If anything, the free flow of opinions fosters growth and participation at Head-Fi, and that's the bottom line.