Do you have a name for your SSMH? I was thinking you should call it the 'tubefish' :P

Quote: Originally Posted by wmf yep i think ive already decided on the DT880s. (recabled) would i get better sound out of higher ohm models, such as the 250ohm rather than the 32ohm. or its near enough the same. well actually not... lol, as the higher ohm models would need to be...

How well would it work to try and build an internal compartment in your box itself and then put the trafo and PSU in that separate compartment? A couple of aluminum plates should be enough to separate the trafo and PSU from the rest of the amp. A bit similar to this for example...

Quote: Originally Posted by David.M depends which one you want. DT880: better imaging/focus/more balanced/sharp detail/straightforward/relaxing/ pretty musical as well with the right equipment. did i also mention DT880's know how to treat their women? Denon D2000: fun...

Quote: Originally Posted by pytter I am very confused.... I just don't get why anyone thinks the purchasing the DT880s specifically for gaming is a good idea - let alone the 600ohm version. I have a pair of these and they are not at all forgiving on the source. Quite a few of my CDs...

Quote: Originally Posted by K3cT Wow, you're still unsure after 1 year and 3 months? I've heard the EF1 and though I haven't heard the C2C, my vote would go for the latter due to its flexibility. I doubt the EF1 will have the juice to drive your HD580 and HD600. Generally...

Or an Audio-GD C-2, or maybe the Audio-GD FUN. They should both drive the DT880 600 Ohm pretty well.

I haven't heard either of them, but I'd go with the DT880 if I were you.

You should post a WTB thread on the for sale forum with your request for a β22 builder. There are forum members on this forum who do such things, like MisterX for example. Just start a thread with your request here: Amplification For Sale / Trade - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and...

Quote: Originally Posted by eneloquent I think I've got it now - the idea of how impedance works with cans. Now, I'm trying to figure it out with amps, and I'm hoping the answer is way more obvious than it seems to me. I began trying to figure this out while looking for a new jack...

How about a Audio Technica AD700 for gaming and a Grado SR80i for your rock needs. Just an idea though, not necessarily a recommendation. Just do a search on both of them to get an idea of what they're like.

Quote: Originally Posted by Zombie_X Really? That can't be... I can clearly tell a difference between my rock and my source. I have a Cowon S9 and with and adapter I plugged my dt880's into them and then listened and I must say the S9 sounded brighter with less bass, while with the Roc...

Quote: Originally Posted by CodeToad Take it up with the Kill A Watt meter. I also measured the G2/s11 and it sits right at 6 watts all the time. So for 21 watts I get a killer headphone setup, I think that's a pretty good trade. That's good to know. It's something I'm also...

Quote: Originally Posted by Koyaan I. Sqatsi This one is: This is why 3-channel active ground and 4-channel balanced output topologies take full advantages of class A operation. The load return current no longer goes to ground but is sourced/sunk by another active output stage...

The AD700 are said to be the best there is for gaming, unless you are willing to spend much more. I unfortunately can't speak from personal experience though. I haven't heard much about the A700 either and I don't know how they would compare for gaming. EDIT: just read through this thread for...