[indydieselnut]

My D2000/Gilmore Lite setup is still sounding a bit closed and veiled but I barely have 10 hours on them. At the risk of being told to use the search function (he, he), what's a rough estimate on burn-in time for this combo before they start opening up?

 

[boomy3555]

The Denos will need at least 100 hrs but I can't guess on the Amp. You should notice the most difference in the Denons at about 20-30 hrs ( 1 day)

 

[Taikero]

250-400 hours for burn in depending on when you stop noticing the changes occurring with your D2000.

 

[pataburd]

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Originally Posted by K3cT /img/forum/go_quote.gif pataburd, I remember that you're a long time user of the D5000. Have you heard the modded version of your can?

No. To tell you the truth, I'd be more interested in hearing the recabled, woodied D2000! : )

 

[indydieselnut]

Thanks for the burn-in recommendations...I'll keep you posted on what I notice after the prescribed number of hours!

 

[boomy3555]

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Originally Posted by Goit /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, this pop science stuff doesn't sound very convincing.

Here is a professional audio engineer's site that explains the properties we have been discussing

Premium Quality Custom Audio Cable Assembly - Milian Acoustics

 

[myk7000]

boomy so i take it you like the d5000 better than the gs1000 or rs1?

 

[boomy3555]

At the risk of being stoned by the Grado masses, YES. I understand that the RS1's are different from the Signature of the GS1k's so I'll have to leave them out, But I just love the overall spaciousness and smooth delivery of the Denons. In fact I sent them off to be tried by some Head-fier's at a little mini-meet so I'm missing them right now. The Grados were full sounding but a bit nasal in the mids and although I was accused of not amping them correctly, the general signature left me wanting to take them off.
I have a very eclectic lsit of genre I listen to. Everthing from Old 70's Wayne Newton to Plain White T's and pretty much everything except rap in between, so the acoustics that the Grados are so renowned for where availlable. I just didn't feel it.

 

[K3cT]

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Originally Posted by pataburd /img/forum/go_quote.gif No. To tell you the truth, I'd be more interested in hearing the recabled, woodied D2000! : )

This is such a dilemma though because while I intend to do those steps with my D2000 eventually, I wonder if it will be better to just upgrade to D7000 since the price will be around the same?

 

[boomy3555]

Get the 5000's and mod them. They're the only Denons availlable for less than full retail right now anyway.

 

[Taikero]

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Originally Posted by boomy3555 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Get the 5000's and mod them. They're the only Denons availlable for less than full retail right now anyway.

Except for the D7000 too. http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AHD-7000...4165961&sr=1-2

 

[myk7000]

did the gs1000 or d5000 have bigger soundstage? also which had better bass?

 

[obobskivich]

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Originally Posted by myk7000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif did the gs1000 or d5000 have bigger soundstage? also which had better bass?

from my experience, the D5000 had better/bigger bass, but the GS1000 was a superior 'phone imho, due to detail resolution, soundstaging, etc

 

[K3cT]

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Originally Posted by boomy3555 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Get the 5000's and mod them. They're the only Denons availlable for less than full retail right now anyway.

I already have mine recabled with D5000 cables and markl modded but thanks anyway!

All in due time I hope, after a proper DAC and amp.

 

[boomy3555]

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Originally Posted by Taikero /img/forum/go_quote.gif Except for the D7000 too. Amazon.com: Denon AHD-7000 Ultra Reference Over-Ear Headphones: Electronics

Good Catch. Looks like it just listed todayHope they are truly " in stock" and they still have some when I get my Tax refund on Friday.