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post #16 of 21
1/5/12 at 8:01am
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shameless bump

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post #17 of 21
1/5/12 at 11:05am

Also, many K701/2 owners suggest 100 to 200 hours of burn-in for the sound to really open up.

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post #18 of 21
1/5/12 at 1:01pm
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Originally Posted by EinZweiDrei View Post

just got my m stage and k701
so far with my sound card and amp, the k701 sounded like my ad700 except that it sounded more natural, faster,
smoother, less sparkly, more accurate positioning, better separation, smaller but more natural sound stage, slightly more bass. so far im liking it, but it feels somewhat lacking.
these are the results when i compared it to my ad700 with same sound card and amp.
 

will a better DAC be necessary or just wait for burn in?

 

Looks like the K-701 sounds like many other hps, except ...

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post #19 of 21
1/5/12 at 6:40pm
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ill compare again after burn in and see if all the fuss is true.

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post #20 of 21
1/31/12 at 10:40pm
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i change my mind. my budget now is around $300 or less for a new DAC that goes well with my M stage and k701.
my Xonar Dx is fine ATM but its always good to know whats for a future upgrade.

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Edited by EinZweiDrei - 1/31/12 at 10:47pm
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post #21 of 21
2/1/12 at 2:12am
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Originally Posted by EinZweiDrei View Post

i change my mind. my budget now is around $300 or less for a new DAC that goes well with my M stage and k701.
my Xonar Dx is fine ATM but its always good to know whats for a future upgrade.

PS - Bump



Apogee duet, if you're a mac user.

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