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04-11-2007, 12:19 AM
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they sell all of the parts needed to build one, I think.
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Darn I've been away for a few days; Just got back from a short holiday.
Anyway, I got a quote from them for the Senn HE60 headband pads in $. The thing is, I'm not sure whether it's USD or AUD. They also told me to deposit money directly into their bank account in Australia, so I'm guessing it's AUD?
Best of luck with your HE60 assembly! it would be nice if you could take pictures of each part and the "site description and part number" they correspond to. Thanks!
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04-11-2007, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by derekbmn
These are what I use for all of my headphone equip.And work GREAT for us stat users with multiple setups. They are built by Wiremold and endorced by Naim. The recomended set up is to plug the higher current using devices (amps) first nearest the cord on down with sources last. They have no noisy circut protection or power robbing devices of any sort.They work VERY nicely.
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These are great and what I use too, for my head-fi and my speaker-fi setups.
I used to use power conditioners and line filters of every kind (over the years: PS Audio, Running Springs Audio, ExactPower, Audio Magic Stealth, etc.). Then I got a dedicated line from my breaker box to my listening room, on the opposite leg from my big appliances, unbroken run from box to outlet. I decided at that point that the conditioners and filters were robbing more than they were helping.
The Wiremolds give you extra outlets without taking anything away from the sound.
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04-11-2007, 01:43 AM
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I notice that those who tout the SRX3 over other Lambdas are mostly using transformers and power amps. I had such a set-up many years ago and I don't recall it being that great but like many things , the exact equipment, cables etc. can make a big difference. If the tranformers are that good then I would want to hear the 404 run that way.
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Perhaps the SR-X IIIs are simply synergistic with transformers. And perhaps the 404s, designed as they were to be used with dedicated amps, are synergistic with amps.
If so this would be similar to the evolution of another mechanical transducer (and one produced in disproportionate numbers in Japan) - the phono cartridge. Older moving coil carts were designed to be used with step-up transformers, and they perform better with them - they prefer inductive loading to resistors on an all-active phono stage. Examples include the Ortofon SPU and the Denon 103, neither of which you've ever heard if you haven't heard them through the right tranny. But modern MCs prefer all-active gain stages - carts from Dynavector, Lyra, Benz etc.
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04-11-2007, 01:45 AM
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I have just received the Sigma Pro and have discovered that it just simply falls of my head.  My head is shaped strangely... Haha. |
Pics, please. The headphones, not the head. 
Well, you can include the head if you want
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04-11-2007, 02:45 AM
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Given the driver orientation, does the Sigma work well with binaural material?
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I find them no better or worse than my other 'stats, which goes to show driver angle isn't everything.
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I would say no. Neither are they any good with Dolby Headphone. I have been very happy with the 404 with Dolby however.
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I'm a regular DH user and had no issue with the Sigma Pros that way at all. It just took a few hours to come to terms with the different presentation.
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Still they are better then any of the SR-1/3/5 line
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Have you compared it with the SR-5N, Spritzer? Same driver after all.
Have had at least two people tell me they liked the SR-5N better.
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I find the SR-X a more enjoyable headphone than the 404 I heard a while back. The 404 is a great headphone, but the SR-X has a certain trueness and focus to the sound that I've found unparalleled in the other headphones I've heard. The the SR-X is flawed indeed, but it has something special about it.
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Compared to the odd timbre of the 404, the technicolor effect that the SR-X is quite a pleasent change.
I'd rather listen to the HE60, which is very similar to the SR-X just with less flaws.
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If so this would be similar to the evolution of another mechanical transducer (and one produced in disproportionate numbers in Japan) - the phono cartridge. Older moving coil carts were designed to be used with step-up transformers, and they perform better with them - they prefer inductive loading to resistors on an all-active phono stage. Examples include the Ortofon SPU and the Denon 103, neither of which you've ever heard if you haven't heard them through the right tranny. But modern MCs prefer all-active gain stages - carts from Dynavector, Lyra, Benz etc.
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Sorry for the off topic question, but what is your thoughts on the best gain method for a Decca, Patrick?
I really need to get back into the vinyl scene having been digital-only for about three years now.
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04-11-2007, 04:18 AM
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Sorry for the off topic question, but what is your thoughts on the best gain method for a Decca, Patrick?
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The Decca carts I know are about 6V output, so straight into moving magnet input for sure and no step-up needed. Even that MM input might come close to overloading with that kind of output 
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04-11-2007, 04:34 AM
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The Decca carts I know are about 6V output, so straight into moving magnet input for sure and no step-up needed. Even that MM input might come close to overloading with that kind of output |
6V is about line level isn't it? Could you do plug it directly into a passive preamp/TVC, or woud that pose an impedence mismatch?
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04-11-2007, 04:48 AM
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Darn I've been away for a few days; Just got back from a short holiday.
Anyway, I got a quote from them for the Senn HE60 headband pads in $. The thing is, I'm not sure whether it's USD or AUD. They also told me to deposit money directly into their bank account in Australia, so I'm guessing it's AUD?
Best of luck with your HE60 assembly! it would be nice if you could take pictures of each part and the "site description and part number" they correspond to. Thanks!
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Yeah, its AUD and they accept credit cards too fyi. Just waiting for them to process my order now, though it might take a little longer than usual since I didn't use the reference they asked me to use... (the automated reply ended up in my spam :O)
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Have had at least two people tell me they liked the SR-5N better.
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One of them being me?  my SR-X was hardly fit for making any comparisons =P
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04-11-2007, 08:52 AM
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Have you compared it with the SR-5N, Spritzer? Same driver after all.
Have had at least two people tell me they liked the SR-5N better.
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I haven't tried those yet. It's easy enough to do since I have a spare SR-3 housing if I'm ever bored.
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04-11-2007, 02:23 PM
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04-11-2007, 02:43 PM
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BigWarehouse; not so big....
I saw MP's post regarding HE60 parts in a different thread and promptly order the HE60 case and stand/cover. The cost is in AUD, and when/if, you use PayPal, it gets converted correctly (140 was converted to 120, roughly)
Anyway, a few days later I got an email stating that the shipping cost was for local only; that US delivery would be more (AUD$40.00). I responded in the affirmitive, really wanting the HE60 case.
This morning, I received an email stating that my money was refunded because the item was "no longer available from the factory." I guess I was expecting that if it was listed, it was already in their "Big Warehouse" inventory.
I'm bummed; no cradle for the Baby. However, even thought my order did not pan out, I gotta type that their auto-sent email after the order, other status emails, and the final email that my money was refunded, were all well done and seemed completely professional. And yes, the funds are in my PP account.
Wanted to share this experience to indicate that they seem like a good company to deal with, but the parts listed do not automatically mean that they are readily available. If I spy something else that I want, I'll try to first shoot them an email.
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04-11-2007, 03:07 PM
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Man that is a lot. Good table though
I've been trying out my second set of SR-Lambda's without any backwave treatment and it's a positive improvement all over except a slight coloration creeps up now and again but it sounds very promising.
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04-11-2007, 03:14 PM
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Man that is a lot. Good table though
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It was hanging around Y28000 until right near the end and it got me all hopeful. And then....
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04-11-2007, 03:18 PM
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I find them no better or worse than my other 'stats, which goes to show driver angle isn't everything.
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Intriguing. That turntable is a beast though. Someone obviously prepared to dish out the slpondulicks for it.
Duderuuds Jecklin Float stats just arrived with me, the sound is certainly not what I expected it might be. Fuller impressions later after proper charge up and a good listen.
Also in the news today. TakeT have agreed to send me an H2 and TR2 for review.
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04-11-2007, 03:24 PM
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Intriguing. That turntable is a beast though. Someone obviously prepared to dish out the slpondulicks for it.
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It's the only TT I'm aware of that came with a Stax tonearm as stock.
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Also in the news today. TakeT have agreed to send me an H2 and TR2 for review.
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Oh my.
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