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Well, I assure you that there is no wax in these ears, and the Benchmark is definitely one of the brighter sources/amps out there. I don't discount burn in as a factor. The pair I heard was a few years old. I'd be surprised if it accounted for that huge of a diff, but who knows? Variation in samples is also a possibility, but again, I'd not think so much. Age? Maybe. In that case, who knows what changes happened to the wood over time just sitting in the package, and I wonder if it could be reversed (as in , back to original specs)?
In any event, I am glad you are enjoying your find, Mike. Keep us updated as you perceive changes over time, and if you do any tweaks.
Well, I assure you that there is no wax in these ears, and the Benchmark is definitely one of the brighter sources/amps out there. I don't discount burn in as a factor. The pair I heard was a few years old. I'd be surprised if it accounted for that huge of a diff, but who knows? Variation in samples is also a possibility, but again, I'd not think so much. Age? Maybe. In that case, who knows what changes happened to the wood over time just sitting in the package, and I wonder if it could be reversed (as in , back to original specs)?
In any event, I am glad you are enjoying your find, Mike. Keep us updated as you perceive changes over time, and if you do any tweaks.