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Silent notes made audible...and visible.

A weekend update from inside the listening room. Friday brought quite the surprise. After a long, wonderful overnight listening session, I finally retired at 0930 hours. Some 90 minutes later, USPS rung the bell with package in hand. I recognized the vehicle by sound, stopping in front of the house - the only reason I rolled outta the rack to get the door!

Although, I hadn't any known packages coming their way, I exchanged pleasantries with US Postal all the same. Some say, I am silent, yet friendly. I signed for it and brought it inside. In the upper left-hand corner of the package was a name and GPS coordinates from way up North.  Great! Mrs.Claus sent me some holiday snacks. But sleep was calling and quick! So, I jumped back in the bed leaving the package unopened.

Two hours on, I was back on my feet...starving! I could have eaten a wolf with yams baked around him. I still had to cook brunch, so I tore into the box looking for pie, cake or cookies. Instead, what I found was canned goods. Not canned food but real cans, as in headphones! I received Senn HD650's for Xmas. It's only 9 December and I'm already looking to get them re-cabled.

The items I did order, however, showed up Saturday - Music Hall cork mat; Mobile Fidelity Original Master Sleeves; Resealable Record Album Sleeves. It was very relaxing last night to sit down, clean records, and place them inside their new beginnings...while indulging warm bowls of delicate white tea.

Yes, I got all of 4 hours on them.  The other 5 hours went to the D7000. I think they sound nice. Beginning of the year, I had re-cabled HD600's on loan for nearly two months. Thought they were okay but not exactly for me. 

I find the HD650 to sound better than its sibling. Very satisfying for me. My desire was to own both an opened and closed can. Technically, the Denon isn't closed but close enough. Now, I feel like I'm going places...

Update:

I did find the HD600 though to be better sounding than both the DT-990 (600 ohm) and K701 (50 ohm?). But, I also made some changes mid-year, so preferences could change quickly! 

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Originally Posted by longbowbbs 

Do tell?

 

Depending on how long he keeps us in suspense, we may need more than popcorn to munch on...

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Originally Posted by longbowbbs 

The 650's are my can of choice....Toxic cables rock with them.  Congrats on the new acquisitions!

I really would like to get them "Dolled-up!" And I know just where to take them - Aphrodite Cu29. And let him hard-wire me a Zeus OCC copper 4x22awg installation. Well, once I save up enough Cab fare..."Yo, Taxi!" 

For a few months, however, I may have to settle for stock or a cheaper alternative. Cardas? Toxic?? We'll see.

An important update:

This morning, someone shared their experience with Beyer DT-990 (600 ohm) cans. Selling an original pair, then later repurchasing a new pair. And found the latest to be improved. I know this experience well. So, for Beyer lovers out there, I wasn't belittling your beloved cans.  And I am open to bringing in another pair. I find the thought of 600 ohms on the OTL to be appealing. 

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Originally Posted by longbowbbs 

Aphrodite is a lot closer for me to get than Toxic. (about 3 hours away..)....Toxic's are terrific and a great value....

Thanks, I may have a look at the 'Toxic' option. Anything that will avoid leaving my wallet in a toxic state...