Help with MAD EAR+ HD Purist and K701 sounding boring?

Hang in there. I much preferred my Ear+ HD with the K702s to any of my other amps (GLite, C2, etc.). I'd suggest ditching the Sovtek and going with a nice American NOS tube -- my favorite is the RCA 7025, often said to have the gain of a 12AX7 and the sweetness of a 5751. Don't bother rolling the 12BA4s, as yours should be fine and I found differences to be minimal.

Those cans are polar opposites with the Ear+ HD. It takes the edge off the K70X's exaggerated treble, but it accentuates the warm and soothing nature of the HD650s. If you can afford it, I'd suggest keeping the AKGs until you've auditioned the Senns, as they're really very different headphones and, honestly, you may not like the difference. I personally prefer the HD650s, but we all hear different things.

thats weird you would think that would be a great combo....

 well if it dosent work aout ai will take that mad off your hands

but double triple check all the tubes before you make your final thought... i had tube problems before, thought it was the amp,not so , even if tubes test good, u might just have  crap tubes and or bad synergy

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Originally Posted by Olias of Sunhillow 

Those cans are polar opposites with the Ear+ HD. It takes the edge off the K70X's exaggerated treble, but it accentuates the warm and soothing nature of the HD650s. If you can afford it, I'd suggest keeping the AKGs until you've auditioned the Senns, as they're really very different headphones and, honestly, you may not like the difference. I personally prefer the HD650s, but we all hear different things.

i would think it a good combo to have the mad smooth out the 701  treble,, if it was a little too bright at times., but this is just speculation

When I had the K701 and the MAD Ear +HD the sound was superb! Although IMO the Grado's sounded even better out of the MAD. Do get a higher quality driver tube and hopefully the sound will improve to your liking. If not sell the amp, you should be able to break even. Cheers.

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Originally Posted by Twinster 

Techenvy, I'll keep your name if I ever want to change my mind (but don't bet on it) becasueI really like it with my SR225 (Woody) and my Denon D2000 (Markl mod) so I think the AKG might be the next on the block (Maybe cause they shine with my other Amp).

 

MRarroyo, I'm betting  (and winning so far) on better driver tube right now. I'm trying to get the RCA 7025 recommended by Olias and some GE 5751 5 Stars Black Plate. Hopefully that should help. I will also rolled the other tubes (12B4A). The amp came with six pair so maybe the one I'm using are defect (but they sound good with the other cans???)

 

Again Thank you for your inputs to all of you. This forum is great and my Wife and Wallet hate you all.

 

Simon

nice, i am super jealous of your amp:)  i have always wanted to try the akg too.

 and olias gave u some good recommendations,, ge black plates are great!!!  

have fun