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post #121 of 130
12/30/11 at 3:55am

 

 

 Found the magic today - Sugden Masterclass HA-4 and LCD-3 ~ the edgy neutral flavor of the Sugden

 matched the LCD3's robust signature just perfectly, there has been a bit of talk of a slight veil, I found

 this combo lifted it completely. LCD-3 cable used was an ALO Lariat with Furutech 1/4 adapter.

 

 I can second that the V200 and LCD-3 is not the best of matches, even worse with a warmish,

 earthy DAC like the Rega.

 

 

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post #122 of 130
12/30/11 at 12:01pm
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Originally Posted by Ahzari View Post

Do you think the LCD2 would pair well with the Woo Audio WA6.. I believe it has 2W output, is that sufficient to really drive the LCD2s to their "potential"?



The WA6SE can output 1.9W into 60 ohms. The WA6 is rated at 550mW.

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post #123 of 130
12/30/11 at 1:53pm
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The WA6SE can output 1.9W into 60 ohms. The WA6 is rated at 550mW.



yea I recently found this out.. I'm actually contacting Jack to see if I can make a switch and limit the restocking fee... I feel like the SE will likely be more future proof...

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post #124 of 130
12/30/11 at 1:56pm
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yea I recently found this out.. I'm actually contacting Jack to see if I can make a switch and limit the restocking fee... I feel like the SE will likely be more future proof...


Jack's a good guy, you're in good hands. smile.gif

 

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post #125 of 130
12/30/11 at 5:52pm
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Must admit after spending two hours listening to Iris Dement on my LCD2 Rev1's I am happy to remain in blissful ignorance. The upgrade path finally ended with these phones for me. Each to his own though. I am sure many think me nuts for spending what I did on my Rev1's!


Said it well, I think the LCD-2 rev.1 are fantastic phones, fit/finish/quality are exceptional and they sound great...as you move up is always the law of diminishing returns as with anything, someone mentioned cars, even Porsche to Porsche, that $50K upgrade performance package gives you a second if that 0-100....anyway, I am blessed to own some nice cans and the LCD-2 made in the USA are a fantastic set of phones IMHO 

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post #126 of 130
12/31/11 at 1:27pm

I definitely do not regret putting a few bucks into the Paradox'. For what he charged, he made a great closed headphone, I think it's all I need. Very satisfied.
 

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yo dbel... Respect your work man, but there are others who feel the same way. If you weren't so used to paying ahem... what you are willing to pay.. you'd agree too. Just saying you're already for some reason willing to pay it.

 

This is no supercar, it's a headphone. an x2 headphone. Mod T50 instead. Promise you'll be surprised.

 

Glad you enjoyed a laugh. ;) Hope you enjoy spending 2 grand. *shrugs*

 

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Thanks Marv for putting this together, was great fun. :)

 

Didn't listen to that much:

 

AD2000: A bit disappointing to me.  I'd never heard these before and was hoping the hype from a couple of members was warranted, but they were pretty average sounding to me.  Really grainy sounding which was annoying.

 

LFF's modded T50RPs:  Highlight of the meet for me personally.  Best ortho I've ever heard, only ortho that has a good amount of air and a nice soundstage.  This sounded more like an open headphone really...it totally caught me off gaurd.  Tonal balance was fantastic, very similar to the SR009 but wasn't as refined/fast/open.  

 

LCD3: I don't have much of a reaction to this headphone.  Sounded more balanced than the LCD2rev1 I had (haven't heard rev2).  Overall good but not a giant killer by any means in my mind.  I was thinking of buying one but am no longer interested.

There are many other reputables around here who have heard them who feel the same way.



 

 


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post #127 of 130
12/31/11 at 1:29pm

They do sound extremely good for a closed can under 150$. Probably the best bang for the buck in my opinion.
 

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Originally Posted by kiertijai View Post

LFF's modded T50RPs:  Highlight of the meet for me personally.  Best ortho I've ever heard, only ortho that has a good amount of air and a nice soundstage.  This sounded more like an open headphone really...it totally caught me off gaurd.  Tonal balance was fantastic, very similar to the SR009 but wasn't as refined/fast/open.  

       Is this the same as Smeggy Thunderpants?

       Is there any link for the modification

thanks,

 



 

 

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post #128 of 130
12/31/11 at 1:40pm
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I use my LCD2 everyday in my home studio

what.......

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post #129 of 130
2/23/12 at 5:17pm

Where can I find out more about the "LFF modified" T50RP's?

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post #130 of 130
2/23/12 at 5:37pm

Contact LFF.  So far as I know he hasn't made the Paradox mod public knowledge.

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