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It's 10 IEMs, 5 CANs, 4 AMPs, 9 DAPs in 6 weeks for me and I still see no end in sight. Eyeing on new DACs now. Then my source would be lacking. Get more new sources, and as I have yet to sell anything, I am not sure if it is upgraditis or collectionitis !
Problem is. When I see these equipment lists, immediately this comes to mind: "What is the best rig I could build with all this money?" ... the answer usually is - you could have a balanced hd600 or a Stax rig easily... why do you people bother with all this junk?
__________________ Equipment - nothing in particular. Team Dispel the Myth.
Problem is. When I see these equipment lists, immediately this comes to mind: "What is the best rig I could build with all this money?" ... the answer usually is - you could have a balanced hd600 or a Stax rig easily... why do you people bother with all this junk?
You are too cruel. And so is reality.
__________________ "Take Shure SE530, add an iQube as amp, and you'll have a true two ways IEM: the SE530 as subwoofer, the iQube as tweeter"
For years i have been content with my e2c headphones even while i was lurking these forums. But last night, it all changed, I put on my E2Cs after i was listening HD555s for a few hours. At that moment i realized how bad my earbuds sound. Then i looked on eBay to see if they were on sale from that e500 seller and thankfully or regretfully he posted a few more. Well, i couldn't resist and i snagged a pair. I knew this was going to happen. God... sooner or later I'm going to find myself ordering a xin and an ALO dock...
I swear i am going to block this site.... In fact i shouldn't even be typing this now... *in homers voice* DOH!
Head-fi standard greeting follows:
Welcome to head-fi, "sorry about your wallet".
I'm up to $1,950 on ebay in 60 days, plus another $1,000 to other head-fiers... Had to sell two assault rifles for $1,500 to stop the bleeding...
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Originally Posted by Sovkiller
There is no doubt that getting older is mandatory, but to mature remains still optional...
LarryHead-Fi Feedback MAIN RIG: Marantz CD5001 > Synergistic Research Coax > Apogee mini-DAC with Sigma 11 PSU > ALO SXC XLR IC's > Single Power Square Wave XL balanced amp > balanced markl woodied Denon D2000 with APS V2 cable >>> ALO SXC mini-RCA IC > Woo GES Maxed > Sennheiser HE60/Stax O2 Mk2 >>> or to Woo Audio Maxxed WA6 w/Sophia Princess rectifier/RCA 6DE7 > Grado RS-1 with APS V3 cable. BEDSIDE RIG: Sony D-303 or iRiver H140 > Sysconcept.ca optical > HeadRoom Micro DAC > barqy silver plated copper mini-RCA > Travagans Red and Black > Edition 9 with APS V3 cable. BASEMENT RIG: iBook > USB PICO > Head-Direct EF1 with RCA cleartop > ATH-ESW10JPN. PORTABLE RIG: iMod 80gb 5.5G > barqy silver in silk LOD > ALO portable V-Cap dock > ALO Cryo Silver X mini-mini > RSA Predator > Livewires T1. LAPTOP RIG: MacBook > USB iBasso D2 > RS-1 or Edition 9 with APS V3 cable. FOR SALE: Ibanez starter electric guitar (red) with scratches, Ibanez amp and softcase in great condition - PM me for pics.
cannot agree more, jumping from E2C to UE-10pro last year eliminate pretty much all the headphone upgrades. (Next: for the source upgrade, argggh... where is the end.)
Well, yes. That's what I thought, too! I was a diehard IEM guy. e2c to SF5pro to Triple.Fi.... now I hardly touch 'em, and just sold my Super.Fi. It's all about the cans now. And that's the real wallet killer, because with IEMs, a decent source and portable amp will work fine. When you get into full-size, which arguably sound better than IEMs when you have a good pair (especially in regards to impact, punch, and presence) it's a whole different ball game. Source and amp are really important now. I've already got my next DAC/AMP picked (Corda Opera)... now I just need the cash.
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Headphones → Denon AH-D5000 (modded)
Amp/DAC → Meier Audio Corda Opera :::
Transport → ESI Juli@ ::: Vista → Foobar 0.9.5 → EAC extracted PCM → ASIO 2.0 → SSRC@96/Ultra → ESI Juli@ → S/PDIF :::
Power → Virtual Dynamics Master LE 2.0 Power Cord(Amp/DAC) ::: Cobalt Cable Ultimate Power Cord(PC) ::: API PowerWedge I
Interconnects → Virtual Dynamics Master LE 2.0 Digital IC ::: Cobalt Cable Ultimate Digital Coax :::::::::::::::::: Cobalt Cable Ultimate Audio Interconnect Pair ::: ALO 6" iPod LOD ::: Qables 15" Silvercab iPod LOD
Portable Source → iPod Classic (6g) 80gig, with Agent18 Hardshell Acrylic Case:::
Accessories → Audio Technica AT-HPS500 Headphone Stand ::: Woo Audio Silver Headphone Stand
See, now I am thinking that I have to make custom fit IEMs and change my portable rig before I can be happy.
You will always be happy with new equipment, but you will never be content. But I think that goes for any material possesions. After you get them, the super dooper thrill lasts 2 days and then you need something new. Well, with guys anyway. I think women are a little different.
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Headphones → Denon AH-D5000 (modded)
Amp/DAC → Meier Audio Corda Opera :::
Transport → ESI Juli@ ::: Vista → Foobar 0.9.5 → EAC extracted PCM → ASIO 2.0 → SSRC@96/Ultra → ESI Juli@ → S/PDIF :::
Power → Virtual Dynamics Master LE 2.0 Power Cord(Amp/DAC) ::: Cobalt Cable Ultimate Power Cord(PC) ::: API PowerWedge I
Interconnects → Virtual Dynamics Master LE 2.0 Digital IC ::: Cobalt Cable Ultimate Digital Coax :::::::::::::::::: Cobalt Cable Ultimate Audio Interconnect Pair ::: ALO 6" iPod LOD ::: Qables 15" Silvercab iPod LOD
Portable Source → iPod Classic (6g) 80gig, with Agent18 Hardshell Acrylic Case:::
Accessories → Audio Technica AT-HPS500 Headphone Stand ::: Woo Audio Silver Headphone Stand
Yep, this happens to all of us. See my signature. I started with the Shure e2c. Actually, I started with Apple In-Ear phones. Now look where it got me.
I'm curious, have you ever posted a review of the 7509HD? A while ago I was looking everywhere for a comparison of it vs. the 7509 and couldn't find anything except other curious souls.
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