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post #1816 of 3234
4/9/08 at 1:23pm
Cool thanks for the review Skylab. I look forward to seeing the review on the Zenhead.
post #1817 of 3234
4/9/08 at 4:32pm
Thread Starter 
I am waiting for a second sample of the ZenHead. The first one sounded good, but the gain was too high.
post #1818 of 3234
4/9/08 at 4:38pm
Skylab...

I cannot begin to tell you how helpful this thread has been in helping me decipher which headphone amp I'd probably find most suited to my uses. I'm still relatively new to the forum (although I read a great deal more than I post) and people with the knowledge and thoroughness like you are a beacon of hope to those of us out here whose heads are spinning from the glut of products and information out here. After a lot of reading and research, I've taken a lot of your advice to heart and I'm going with the iQube to drive my SE530's and Triple.fi 10's, and eventually probably a pair of K702s... Now, how do I explain to the wife where all of the disposable income went?!?
post #1819 of 3234
4/9/08 at 4:42pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks! Sorry I can't help you on the wallet damage
post #1820 of 3234
4/9/08 at 7:30pm
Skylab,

thank you very much for the reviews!
post #1821 of 3234
4/10/08 at 1:17am
Skylab, great review. It's about time you add some Grados to your stable, for those who need to know about amp synergy with them, or are you just leaving that one up to me?
post #1822 of 3234
4/10/08 at 9:14am
Have you tried a Graham Slee Voyager? Id love to hear how you compare it to the impressive list you have.
post #1823 of 3234
4/10/08 at 9:41am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict View Post
Skylab, great review. It's about time you add some Grados to your stable, for those who need to know about amp synergy with them, or are you just leaving that one up to me?
Thanks Larry! Yep - leaving that up to you I am just not a Grado guy. I have owned GS1000's and HF-1's, but sold them both.

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Originally Posted by fault151 View Post
Have you tried a Graham Slee Voyager? Id love to hear how you compare it to the impressive list you have.
So far I have not, but you never know...
post #1824 of 3234
4/10/08 at 3:10pm
Shoulda never sold those HF-1, since with flats I think they sounded almost just like my HP-1000 did. Someday post for us your thoughts on those two Grados, please?
post #1825 of 3234
4/10/08 at 3:19pm
Thread Starter 
It's not that I dislike the SOUND - I can't stand WEARING them. I find Grados HORRIBLY uncomfortable.
post #1826 of 3234
4/10/08 at 3:29pm
All always better wearing with flats - there is a large psychological factor involved in deciding between bowls and flats. Both my HP-2 and MS Pro's are now wearing flats .........I originally felt as you - but not now.
post #1827 of 3234
4/10/08 at 7:35pm
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Originally Posted by Skylab View Post
It's not that I dislike the SOUND - I can't stand WEARING them. I find Grados HORRIBLY uncomfortable.
You just have to let your ears get tougher to stand wearing them, and after a few hours a day for a few days, your ears will not hurt as much. No longer as soft as a baby's bottom will they be...
post #1828 of 3234
4/18/08 at 7:40pm
Skylab

This has to be one of the all-time classic head-fi review features!

I'm sure there are many amps that fellow head-fiers insist are deserving of a place here but the one omission that stands out is.......The Voyager!

C'mon Skylab...I'm sure if you gave the word you'd have 10 Voyagers turn up on your doorstep within a couple of days.

You know you want to.....

I know there's plenty of head-fiers longing to hear Sky's impressions on the Voyager....anyone local to Sky prepared to loan one for the duration?
post #1829 of 3234
4/18/08 at 7:52pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks for the kind words. I haven't felt the need to review the Voyager since it's been reviewed extensively elsewhere.

I am going to finish the review of the Decware Zenhead next week however.
post #1830 of 3234
4/18/08 at 8:32pm
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Originally Posted by Skylab View Post
Thanks for the kind words. I haven't felt the need to review the Voyager since it's been reviewed extensively elsewhere.

I am going to finish the review of the Decware Zenhead next week however.
I understand Skylab.
Can't blame a guy for trying

As for all your reviews, I look forward to your experience with the Zenhead.
You should be on commission you know...

Cheers
Mike
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