Quote:   Oh come on... I just placed an order for the 8.A's a few days ago.   Bah.

Any word yet on whether the LCD-3 pads will be available to buy separately?

Quote: Sounded to me as though he was talking about how loud you can take the Rev.1's without your ears bleeding from the highs, not how easy they are to drive.  

Quote: Ah, my bad.

Wow, Audio Addiction is really coming through for us in Melbourne.

Great review, appreciate the effort.

Quote: Actually, I got it brand new with the 10% discount during September. You can definitely hear the difference switching between the DAC's, the HRZ having more sparkle and the NOS smoothing things out which is handy for harsh recordings. The balanced upgrade isn't necessary so if you...

I got a fully upgraded Isabellina (ProDAC, Balanced and 12v output) for $3150 recently and I'm very happy with it. Previously I was using the Meier Concerto and StageDAC combo and to me it's a big jump up with the LCD-2's. I also received the Mullard I bought from eBay and rolled it yesterday...

Quote: I recently got a Q cable, incredibly light. I wouldn't consider anything else, even if I had the option to rewind time to before I hit the purchase button.  

Quote:   "The best headphone cable requires an appropriate bag.  Tick the box below for the Louis Vuitton Bastille messenger bag with Damier Canvas leather print.  We will get your bag direct from Louis Vuitton USA and ship your purchases in your new bag via insured Fedex overnight."  ...

I personally find them very comfortable but I did have to stretch them out a bit. Definitely better for longer sessions than my now gone T1's.

Be sure to post some impressions, I'll most likely grab one soon too.

While we're on the topic of RWA, I placed an order for a fully upgraded Isabellina today. Looking to get some recommendations on tube upgrades as Skylab mentioned in his AE review that it responded well to rolling. This will be my first tube experience so some guidance would be great.  ...

Great review, I think you just convinced me to get a fully upgraded Isabellina, which if I'm not mistaken is basically the same as the Audeze Edition without the red knob.   Anyway, I really appreciate your thoughts and they cleared a lot of things up for me.

Quote: As am I. I have until the end of September to figure out whether or not to go for an Isabellina.  

Got an ETA on the RWA AE review? 

  Quote: They will most likely loosen up with time but I stretched my headband (Rev.1 non leather) and that really helped.

Quote: Please do. 

Quote: Any ETA on the RWA AE review? very much looking forward to it. A comparison with the WA22 would be great as I'm considering both amps and will most likely upgrade soon.   To throw a few questions out there. I'm considering an Isabellina with the ProDAC and Balanced stage...

  Quote: Around $2000 for the amp alone, I can go a little higher if the upgrade is substantial.   Thanks for the input guys.  

I'm currently using the StageDAC/Concerto combo with the LCD-2 Rev.1's and I was considering upgrading to the W4S-DAC2 and possibly a Woo WA22 but I wanted to wait and see how the new Schiit amp and dac turn out and also the upcoming Red Wine Audio amp.   Any other amps to consider if I...

What about other companies? is that 8 hour limit standard?   I'm considering a few tube amps and this may very well kill some choices for me as I usually have my gear on all day and late into the night.

I have the option to send mine in for the trade but I really don't think I need to, I just enjoy these Rev. 1's too much. Besides, I switched from the T1's to escape the details and my gut is telling me if I sent them away it'd be a big mistake.   Amps on the otherhand... 

Appreciate the comparison, your thoughts always help.

I can't get to it either.