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Originally Posted by Trogdor
Not to derail this thread (maybe that's too late) but I think like ALL Sony headphones, they need a very powerful amp to get the most out of them. I remember listening to the R10's through raisin's Raptor and it was very bass shy compared to the L3K. When we took the R10 over to a Singlepower amp, the bass showed up. I'm sure with even a more powerful amp like a Maestro/SDS-XLR or high-end SS amp, bass extension is not a problem. I certainly respect Sovkiller's opinion regarding the R10, it is in the top niche of headphones with its own unique signature (sweet mids, smooth hi's, and a huge soundstage).
As far as the RP33, I thought this amp was much better than the RP5.1 which seemed very bright to me. I was using my Qualia's to listen to both and the RP33 was very clean and detailed (dare I saw crisp!). I thoroughly enjoyed the experience though I didn't really get to stress it enough to give anything but impressions. I need more time with them!
What we need is a NJ Mini-Meet! 
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I have heard both headphones out of very good sources and amps, including the one in this thread, and all I can tell you is that I still prefer the R-10 by a good margin, Nik will kill me for that!!! The L3000 is more similar sounding to the PS-1 IMO, a little on the bass bloated side, but the rest of the spectrum is not as sweet as out of the R-10, I feel it that way, not for me at all, to the point that I will not even try to hear it again, it is a definite closed chapter for me.....IMO if I Had the cash to go for it, I will not hesitate to go for it right now, I have tried all the high end headphone and non of them have pleased me more than the R-10.....