[connieflyer]

PCT glad my music is starting to find favor with you, I listen to so many different types of music, hard to not find something I like.  Although I do stop at rap, don't need the trash talk, need Melody.

 

[HOWIE13]

 
I have HE-560 and use it quite a lot prior to getting T1. Love it.
 
Heard the HE-500 at a meet with my Elise. Has a more pronounced bass and good sound signature but overall I prefer the HE-560 on Elise. However I'm mainly using T1 and modded HD650 now. The clamp of the HE-560 is just too tight on my head.
 
@HOWIE13 I love the AKG K702 when I heard it at the meet. I thought the soundstage is quite wide but bass not as pronounced as HD650, which is fine with me. It sounded very clear.

It's the clarity of the AKG that appeals to me, like there is nothing between me and the performers..
 
I have tried very hard to enjoy the HD650 but have never been able to quite fully engage. I'm sure it's my ears/brain because a can which has been on the go for around 20 years is obviously good to be liked by so many.
For me it's not so much the 'veil', which Elise overcomes with the appropriate tubes anyway, it's more the sound-stage. It's like I'm listening through a letter box. Good width of sound but no depth or height. On the other hand I have no such problem with the HD600 which I really like.
 
As to the AKG, I used to have the K701 until a cheap Chinese amp fried it. It had an enormous sound stage- actually too big to be true all too often and a treble which could be uncomfortably bright and grainy, though 'on song' it could sound terrific. For me the K702 has a more realistic sound-stage yet retains the control and detail of the K701 without being overly bright.

 

[JazzVinyl]

The more time running on Mimby, the less I can distinguish it from my other DAC's.

That being the case, I can't justify keeping it, as a $250.00 testimony to hype/salesmanship.

 

[mordy]

Hi CF,
 
Read your post about earbuds but I am not clear on which ones you were referring to - could you please specify?

 

[pctazhp]

The more time running on Mimby, the less I can distinguish it from my other DAC's.

That being the case, I can't justify keeping it, as a $250.00 testimony to hype/salesmanship.

Isn't that being a little unfair to Schiit since they gave you a 15-day right of return?

 

[ostewart]

My Elise will be running some Beyerdynamics at CanJam London (Beyerdynamic stand), @HOWIE13 come say hi

 

[HOWIE13]

  My Elise will be running some Beyerdynamics at CanJam London (Beyerdynamic stand), @HOWIE13 come say hi

Look forward to seeing you there. 

 

[JazzVinyl]

Isn't that being a little unfair to Schiit since they gave you a 15-day right of return?

Not blaming Schiit...Head-Fi users are the hype-ers'

Schiit is more than fair in charging 5% to let you check it out. I guess I was expecting a significant improvement. It just is not there for me. There is a slight upper midrange frequency boost, which I do not find particularly beneficial.

I have my RA...

So back it goes.

:rolleyes:

 

[connieflyer]

  Hi CF,
 
Read your post about earbuds but I am not clear on which ones you were referring to - could you please specify?

The NS500...Does help if you remember to include the link....http://nocs.se/collections/all/products/ns500-aluminum-android
 

NS500 Aluminum (Android)

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Moreover, the NS500 is complimented by a tangle-free cable and a three-button remote for seamless control of your Android and Windows phone device. The MEMS silicon microphone removes GSM/TDMA burst noise and picks up your speech 360 degrees. Four different-sized ear tips, one sets each to provide an excellent fit.

 

[UntilThen]

  My Elise will be running some Beyerdynamics at CanJam London (Beyerdynamic stand), @HOWIE13 come say hi

Stewart which Beyerdynamics are you using with Elise at CanJam London? Perhaps @hypnos1 should visit the meet again. 

 Focal Utopia and Elear will be there. 
 
I see you're already selling your Expressivo. Has Elise replaced it already? 

 

 

[JazzVinyl]

Note that the Modi2 MultiBit is a 15% restocking fee, not 5%.

My Schiity excursion cost me:
$14.00 shipping to me
$37.35 - 15% restocking fee
$ 9.45 shipping back
===
$60.80 in total to hear what I already flippin' had.

But, better than being out $263.00, I guess

Too bad no local dealers/auditions....

:mad:

 

[pctazhp]

Note that the Modi2 MultiBit is a 15% restocking fee, not 5%.

My Schiity excursion cost me:
$14.00 shipping to me
$37.35 - 15% restocking fee
$ 9.45 shipping back
===
$60.80 in total to hear what I already flippin' had.

But, better than being out $263.00, I guess

Too bad no local dealers/auditions....

Life is tough. You pays your money and takes your chances. Maybe you better stick to stuff you can audition at BestBuy!!!

 

[UntilThen]

It's the reason I bought the JDS Lab o2+odac limited edition with all the bells  and whistles at $399 and then sold it at $300 six months later. Was I happy when I had it? Sure it was my 1st headphone dac/amp and drove my hd650 with ease but just sounded digital. 
 
Should try the New with Acoustics and lots of Dimension d1050. 

 Now this is more vinyl. 

 

[ostewart]

Stewart which Beyerdynamics are you using with Elise at CanJam London? Perhaps @hypnos1
 should visit the meet again.   Focal Utopia and Elear will be there. 

I see you're already selling your Expressivo. Has Elise replaced it already?   

Not sure whether to use it with T1 2nd gen or DT 1990 Pro yet, might have to demo on the day and see what pairing I prefer.

Selling Espressivo in the event that I buy Elise, need some monies

 

[UntilThen]

Not sure whether to use it with T1 2nd gen or DT 1990 Pro yet, might have to demo on the day and see what pairing I prefer.

Selling Espressivo in the event that I buy Elise, need some monies

Interesting that Beyer has just introduced the DT 1990 Pro. Announcement like 4 days ago. I regard the T1 as Beyer top end headphone and sure sounded it. I had the DT880 Pro before but clearly the T1 sounded much better to me.
 
DT1990 Pro is 250 ohms and 102db. Should be just perfect for Elise. Keen to hear your thoughts of the T1 G2 and DT1990 Pro on Elise.
 
I would suggest an upgraded 6SN7 and 6AS7 for your Elise. Sylvania 6SN7gtb and Chatham 6520 is a big step up from stock tubes and is still reasonably priced.