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Head-Fi Gear

Headphone Inventory: current
- HD650 (bal zu mobius v.2)
- HD800 (bal silver dragon v.2)
- SR325 (woodied, recabled and bal)
- RS1 (bal stock cable)
- HF2 (stock)
- HE60 (baby orpheus - stax reterminated)

past
- L3000 (bal aps v.3)
- PS1 (bal black dragon)
- HP2 (bal aps v.3)
- K701 (bal black dragon)
- RS2 (stock)
- DT880 '03 (cardas)
- DT880 '05 (bal aps v.2)
- HD580 (oehlbach)
- HD600 (650 cable)
- HD650 (backup pair)
- K340 (recabled and bal)
- K501 (aps v.2)
- K701 (aps v.2)
- W100 (stock)
- EH 1.3
- EH 1.2B
- SR007 MK1 (omega 2)
Headphone Amp Inventory: current
- RSA B52 (see tubes below)
- HR Bal Home (Max Module, Max Bal DAC, Alps Blue Velvet Pot)
- HeadAmp KGSS
- Sennheiser HEV70

B52 tubes
- 2 7316 Amperex Holland PQ (input)
- 2 12AY7 JAN Sylvania (input)
- 4 12AU7A RCA Clear Top (input)
- 2 5814A GE 3 Mica Black Plate (input)
- 2 CK 5814A Raytheon 3 Mica Black Plate (input)
- 2 12BH7A GE (input)
- 2 12BH7A Raytheon (input)
- 2 12BH7A Tungsol (input)
- 2 12BH7A RCA (input)
- 2 12BH7A Channel Master (input)
- 2 CV4003 Mullard Military Box Plate (input)
- 2 CV4004 Mullard Military Box Plate (preamp)
- 2 RCA 5693 (preamp)
- 4 5687 WB JAN Philips ECG Black Plate (driver)
- 4 5687 WB Tungsol branded Raytheon, 1950s (driver)

past
- RSA Apache Balanced Amp
- Corda HA1 MKI
- Corda Aria
- Headroom Total Airhead
- Headroom Total Bithead
- LD2+
- LD2++
- LD MicroTube
- HeadAmp Gilmore Lite
- HE Audio Electrostatic Amp
Source Inventory: current
- Cary 306 SACD
- Meridian G08
- Myryad z110

past
- Apogee Mini Dac w/ USB
- Diyeden Audio Dac
Cable Inventory: current
- Nordost Heimdall XLR
- Kimber Kable Hero XLR (2 pairs)
- Siltech Paris w/ WBT Nextgen RCA
- Twisted Pair Ultra w/ Cardas GMSO RCA
- SAA Endorphin PC (2) & B52 Umbilical
- Virtual Dynamics Power3 PC
- AudioQuest NRG-5 PC
- Element Cable Red Storm PC
- Aural Thrills Audio Silver PC
- Silver Dragon v.2 Bal HD800 Cable
- Zu Mobius v.2 Bal Senn Cable

past
- Nordost Heimdall RCA
- Nordost Heimdall XLR (2nd pair)
- AudioQuest Jaguar XLR
- Signal Cable Silver Resolution RCA
- Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR
- Zu Oxyfuel RCA
- Aural Thrills Audio Silver Mini to RCA
- Element Cable PC (2)
- SAA Equinox Bal Senn Cable
- Cardas Bal Senn Cable (smurf blue)
- Blue Dragon Senn Cable
- Oehlbach Senn Cable
- HE60 to Stax Adapter
Power-Related Components: - Brickwall Surge Filter (PW8R15AUD)
Other Audio Equipment: - 2 VTI 7" Audio Shelves (BL304 series)
- Mapleshade Platform w/ IsoBlocks (18" x 15" x 2")
Audio-Related Tweaks: - Furutech PC-2 Disc Cleaner
- Furutech RD-2 CD Demagnetizer
- Cardas Myrtle Blocks (6 large)
- Boston Audio Tuneblocks (series 2 standard)
- Alto Extremo Exact MK2 (3 absorbers)
- Super Size DH Cones & DH Squares (2 sets)
- Mapleshade HeavyHat Brass Weights (2 sets)
- Rothwell XLR Attenuators (2)
- Allnic Absorb-GEL Vacuum Tube Dampers (2)

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09-13-2009 03:10 AM - permalink
vinnievidi

Hello,

I posted a review of the new Grado IEMs to the Full-Sized Headphone section by accident (my first post). Is there a way to move it to the appropriate place?

Thanks in advance for the help... much appreciated.

Vinnie Vidi

Here is the link if you need it: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/gra...3/#post6003363
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03-17-2009 09:55 PM - permalink
PiccoloNamek

Hey. I'm not sure if you've seen my tutorial thread about headphone equalization, but if not I was wondering if it would be possible for you to take a look and see if it could be stickied? I put a lot of work into making it useful and understandable, and I think people could benefit from it as much as any of the other stickied threads, (such as the sound glossary, for example).
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03-06-2009 07:55 PM - permalink
Audio weenie

I'm looking for a good ear.
My name is Jeff Burns, in North Canton, Ohio.
I have a first generation prototype phone amp built up (not quite ready to ship, but soon will be).

I've been in the high-end audio business off and on since the early '80's working on the likes of Audio Research, Krell, Apogee, Theta, and so on,,,,,

Now, my design talents have seemed to created an astonishing phone/pre/flea power amp.
To make a long story short,,, I need analytical, and honest ears to further evaluate my creation.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks
JB
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02-13-2009 05:43 PM - permalink
Eagle Eye

I posted a thread on the second page of the Headphone Amps (full size) looking for headphone ideas. Can you please move it to Headphones (Full Size). Thanks.
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09-04-2008 07:35 AM - permalink
ddoingwell

Hello. Is there a review section for full size (not portables) headphone amps? I've seen the excellent summary of portables. Thanks; please PM me at your convenience with your reply. Best wishes for health, happiness and prosperity, Donald MacGregor (ddoingwell@gmail.com)
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07-29-2008 09:04 PM - permalink
jude

You are now high-end-moderator-enabled. Godspeed!
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Head-Fi Gear

Headphone Inventory

current
- HD650 (bal zu mobius v.2)
- HD800 (bal silver dragon v.2)
- SR325 (woodied, recabled and bal)
- RS1 (bal stock cable)
- HF2 (stock)
- HE60 (baby orpheus - stax reterminated)

past
- L3000 (bal aps v.3)
- PS1 (bal black dragon)
- HP2 (bal aps v.3)
- K701 (bal black dragon)
- RS2 (stock)
- DT880 '03 (cardas)
- DT880 '05 (bal aps v.2)
- HD580 (oehlbach)
- HD600 (650 cable)
- HD650 (backup pair)
- K340 (recabled and bal)
- K501 (aps v.2)
- K701 (aps v.2)
- W100 (stock)
- EH 1.3
- EH 1.2B
- SR007 MK1 (omega 2)

Headphone Amp Inventory

current
- RSA B52 (see tubes below)
- HR Bal Home (Max Module, Max Bal DAC, Alps Blue Velvet Pot)
- HeadAmp KGSS
- Sennheiser HEV70

B52 tubes
- 2 7316 Amperex Holland PQ (input)
- 2 12AY7 JAN Sylvania (input)
- 4 12AU7A RCA Clear Top (input)
- 2 5814A GE 3 Mica Black Plate (input)
- 2 CK 5814A Raytheon 3 Mica Black Plate (input)
- 2 12BH7A GE (input)
- 2 12BH7A Raytheon (input)
- 2 12BH7A Tungsol (input)
- 2 12BH7A RCA (input)
- 2 12BH7A Channel Master (input)
- 2 CV4003 Mullard Military Box Plate (input)
- 2 CV4004 Mullard Military Box Plate (preamp)
- 2 RCA 5693 (preamp)
- 4 5687 WB JAN Philips ECG Black Plate (driver)
- 4 5687 WB Tungsol branded Raytheon, 1950s (driver)

past
- RSA Apache Balanced Amp
- Corda HA1 MKI
- Corda Aria
- Headroom Total Airhead
- Headroom Total Bithead
- LD2+
- LD2++
- LD MicroTube
- HeadAmp Gilmore Lite
- HE Audio Electrostatic Amp

Source Inventory

current
- Cary 306 SACD
- Meridian G08
- Myryad z110

past
- Apogee Mini Dac w/ USB
- Diyeden Audio Dac

Cable Inventory

current
- Nordost Heimdall XLR
- Kimber Kable Hero XLR (2 pairs)
- Siltech Paris w/ WBT Nextgen RCA
- Twisted Pair Ultra w/ Cardas GMSO RCA
- SAA Endorphin PC (2) & B52 Umbilical
- Virtual Dynamics Power3 PC
- AudioQuest NRG-5 PC
- Element Cable Red Storm PC
- Aural Thrills Audio Silver PC
- Silver Dragon v.2 Bal HD800 Cable
- Zu Mobius v.2 Bal Senn Cable

past
- Nordost Heimdall RCA
- Nordost Heimdall XLR (2nd pair)
- AudioQuest Jaguar XLR
- Signal Cable Silver Resolution RCA
- Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR
- Zu Oxyfuel RCA
- Aural Thrills Audio Silver Mini to RCA
- Element Cable PC (2)
- SAA Equinox Bal Senn Cable
- Cardas Bal Senn Cable (smurf blue)
- Blue Dragon Senn Cable
- Oehlbach Senn Cable
- HE60 to Stax Adapter

Power-Related Components

- Brickwall Surge Filter (PW8R15AUD)

Other Audio Equipment

- 2 VTI 7" Audio Shelves (BL304 series)
- Mapleshade Platform w/ IsoBlocks (18" x 15" x 2")

Audio-Related Tweaks

- Furutech PC-2 Disc Cleaner
- Furutech RD-2 CD Demagnetizer
- Cardas Myrtle Blocks (6 large)
- Boston Audio Tuneblocks (series 2 standard)
- Alto Extremo Exact MK2 (3 absorbers)
- Super Size DH Cones & DH Squares (2 sets)
- Mapleshade HeavyHat Brass Weights (2 sets)
- Rothwell XLR Attenuators (2)
- Allnic Absorb-GEL Vacuum Tube Dampers (2)
Signature
1. Cary 306 SACD »» RSA B52 or HR Bal Home »» HD650 / HD800 / SR325 / RS1 / HF2
2. Cary 306 SACD »» HeadAmp KGSS »» HE60

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