I laughed so hard at this

  MBL 1511/1531 are both very colored. Mids are warm and dark, with very noticeable roll-off in the top end. My biggest problem with the lower end MBL sources is that they lack layering throughout the spectrum (mushy bass, lack of instrument separation, etc), and congested soundstage. If the...

Have the 220v units started shipping yet? A friend was asked to paid the remainder awhile back and he hasn't heard from Justin since =/.

  We need a thumbs down button on head-fi. It should be red (for rage).   What I like about most of Purrin's reviews is that even though he sometimes delves into the more technical side of things most of what he says is easily understood, even by laymen. I'm glad you tried to sound...

  The ED5 sounds like an upgraded ED8. How all purpose that makes it is still questionable. Saying the ED5 is more balanced than the TH900 (which is not a balanced headphone) is still pushing it. The TH900 sounds more U curved while the ED5 is treble heavy.  

Justin I sent you a PM and email regarding two BHSE shipments, both paid in full. Please give me a response.

  4 different drivers actually, the later ones (#4) are more like modified CD3000 drivers since they ran out of r10 stock.   Bass has more to do with the damping foam/ foam rings inside the R10 and different states of decay- earlier ones have less bass since most of the foam is deteriorated...

Pretty much matches my experience with the GS-X. I still think the bass has nice impact and control, but not enough heft. Treble issues are annoying. Any reason why I can't thumbs up this post?

Taking into account his preferences the 445 and Rag would probably not make the shortlist.   @Xecuter   You can pass on the GS-X if rolled off treble/warm highs are a priority. Bass is nice and clean though.   Personally I'd go for a Stratus. It has the warm highs you are looking for...

.. I just assumed.   Well, to me the Hugo sounds flat and lacking in dynamics. Before I would say the DAC section is worth 800$ max (but I understand you are paying a premium for the portability), but now I'm not sure how much the analogue circuitry is coming into play here... since the...

  Your head-fi feedback looks interesting.     So the RCA outs on the Hugo do not bypass the amp section?

  Vega is really only as good as the USB output of your computer, same with the meitner MA-1/ Emm DAC2X, which is why so many people have had bad experiences with them (though even under optimal conditions I still do not like the latter). A good USB card like SOTM/PPA/JCAT + a good linear psu...

Is this still wired with JPS? Also are the changes similar to going from the SS exstata to hybrid Exstata? http://www.cavalliaudio.com/diy/exstata/main.php?page=schematics/hybrid This popped up while I was looking for 6s4a tubes

Maybe you should ask the guy you bought it from why the switch died 20 hours after use. Though I assume he will say everything was fine before shipping .

  The Mullards are very nice tubes, but their sound does not complement the BHSE and 009. Perfect for the 007 and SR-Omega though.