How's the sound quality? Also has anyone tried it with WMA lossless? Thx

Quote: do you prefer it to the Philips? Yes -- by quite a wide margin. Some characteristics are wider/deeper soundstage and detail that is just apparent (almost obvious). It's not that there is more definition of detail. It's just that with the RME, one does not have to hunt for it...

I also want to confirm the observations of head-fi'ers who have given favorable opinions on the RME96/8 PAD card. I recently purchased the RME96/8 PAD as an upgrade to my M-Audio 2496, and it was worth every penny. It is my humble opinion that these pro-audio cards often sound much better...

Does anyone know how the Scout compares to the MMF-9? I believe that they are roughly in the same price range (~ $1500). Thx

For the current bid price, it's hard to go wrong. I have just recently purchased a RKV MKII from Meier Audio at a significantly higher price.

It works! I did as ServingInEcuador proscribed and the hum is gone. It's strange that it worked in the horizontal configuration for the first day?! Anyway, thanks to everyone for their helpful suggestion.

Thanks for everyone's suggestions so far. I have contacted Dr. Meier and Helmut concerning this problem and will keep everyone posted. One thing that I neglected to mention was that the inputs are properly connected. I used the lower pair (horizontal). Also, I have been able to enjoy the...

Quote: Is the hum in both channels? Yes. I have also tried both of the 1/4" headphone jacks with same results. Quote: Is your source plugged into the same outlet? Yes. Back of the PS 300 has 4 outlets. However, I have also tried connecting the RKV to a separate...

Quote: have you tried listening to it connected directly to an AC socket (bypassing the PS Audio power distribution unit)? (and with the PS Audio 300 completely disconnected from house wiring)? Yes I have. There was no discernable improvement in the hum.

I have just received the RKV II 2 days ago from Meier-Audio. However, it has now developed a hum in both channels. I have tried switching power cords, switching the position of the tubes and switching amplifiers. My Sugden headphone amp placed in the same configuration (same power cord...

Would you mind posting a brief instruction set for the cable swap upgrade? I have a pair for DT880's on the way from Meier Audio and am interested in upgrading the cable also. Thanks!

Congrats on the ER-4S purchase. I have also recently purchased the ER-4P with the Etymotic 4P to 4S adaptor. I'm curious as to why you didn't go this route with the purchase. Does anyone know if there's any degradation to the sound by using the adaptor?

I just bought the Sony SCD-C555ES from Oade.com for $539. It is also available from jandr.com for the same price (on back order though). There are reviews for both the 555 and the 777 on Stereophile.com archives. However, for the price, the 555 is definitely worth the try IMHO.

Quote: And the CDP-XA20ES is Sony's top of the line single CD player? It does sound better than the 400CD changer M555ES at the same price right??? Yes. It also is a great transport (headphone jack included). My only quibble is that it does not have an spdif digital out. The US model...

No one can really make an accurate recommendation on whether you should upgrade except yourself (preferrably through auditions of both 'phones). However, with that disclaimer out of the way... GO FOR IT! If the 590's are anything approaching the 580's, the 600's are a discernable step up...

Quote: I see in your profile that you have a very nice collection. But there is one headphone you need to get. But beware, one listen, and all your other headphones may not sound as good to you anymore. It happened to me. One word: Etymotics. No room in the budget at the moment. Got...

Quote: Thanks for the info. How exactly would you compare the sound of the HD600 w/RA-1 against the Sugden? The HD600 paired w/ the RA-1 seems a bit more "lifeless" as opposed to the Headmaster setup. Everything is there, but there's just less of it. With the Headmaster, there's good...

I just wanted to take this chance and confirm what many on this forum have already said. That is, there seems to be a real synergy for the Sennheiser HD600 paired w/ Sugden Headmaster. The HD600's seem to come alive with detail but manages to maintain its neutrality thoughout the frequency...

My dream system: DCS Verdi SACD/CD transport (can't afford) DCS Elgar DAC 24 bit/192 KHz (can't afford) Home made silver interconnects AKG-K1000 (currently own) Musical Fidelity M3 Int. Amp (currently own) I think the best feature about the AKG's that none of the other...

Does anyone know how much power these headphones draw? Also, what are the effects of of this close to one's head (in short, am I going to get a brain tumor 20 yrs. down the road wearing these headphones?). FYI, I'm using a Musical Fidelity M3 integrated amp (300 w/channel) plugged into a PS...

I just received my W100's today. Man, are these phones comfortable... Did anyone else notice that the drivers are situated at an angle inside the phones? It looks like they were trying to simulate an expanded sound field using the same method that AKG-k1000's use with the adjustable phone...

By the way, I'm running these out of an Audio Analogue Puccini 50 Watt integrated amp. The source is a Sony XA-20ES single disk CD player. The amp seems to handle the 120 Ohm load just fine with the volume at 9 o'clock at normal listening levels.

Just go my AKG-K1000s today from headroom... Initial impressions... unique design (thx for the tip on the pads sliding out). Sound like a detailed HD-600 (when compared to my Grado RS-1's). I don't want to say it's a cross between the two, but it does seem to present more detailed information...

This is the price for the headphones only (without the amp)? Did you happen to obtain a price quote for the matching amp (SRM-007t )? By the way, I've just recently ordered the SR-001MK2 from Koiji and can confirm that I received excellent service/pricing from him also. Thx

I just thought that I would contribute my 2 cents to this subject... mechnical effects of "burn-in" is definitely a factor that would contribute to a change in the sound of the headphone over time. This is not to say it will always improve the sound of the headphone, but the original...