TMRaven
Headphoneus Supremus
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I thought everybody hated the hdvd800.
In ur E12 section, when you said +10db, it is actully +16db. Fiio made a typo I believe.
Your guide is very helpful and comprehensive, thanks alot Jude!
One of the things I have always struggle with with the ESP-950 is what amp to pair it up with. From what I understand, the E-90 is not the best designed amp around, and Stax amps provide a fantastic alternative to power the very underrated ESP-950.
The problem I have is that the Stax amps are expensive.
Jude, based on your experiences, and I am not sure if you have modded the ESP-950 extension cable to make it adaptable to Stax amps or other electrostatic amps, what are some of the amps (DIY or commercially available) you would recommend that will pair up with the ESP-950 well?
Thanks.
I thought everybody hated the hdvd800.
Speaking of updating prices. Jude I think Fostex changed their prices for the TH900/TH600.
They're $1499/$999 now.
How does the Koss ESP950 compare to the entry-level STAX SRS-2170, which can be found for a whopping $400 USD cheaper, new?
Thanks a lot for this review Jude.
I saw you held a french dac (don't remember the name now..) Do you have any comment on that one? And have you heard the Project Ember amp?
Yes. The SLYR, Mix Master Mike and Aviator are other Skullcandy headphones I like (and that are also in the guide). But the PLYR 1 is the most impressive of them, in my opinion.
Thanks, Peter!
A Skullcandy is good?
I've heard a few and they were never good before. They were never even average.
One of the things I have always struggle with with the ESP-950 is what amp to pair it up with. From what I understand, the E-90 is not the best designed amp around, and Stax amps provide a fantastic alternative to power the very underrated ESP-950.
The problem I have is that the Stax amps are expensive.
Jude, based on your experiences, and I am not sure if you have modded the ESP-950 extension cable to make it adaptable to Stax amps or other electrostatic amps, what are some of the amps (DIY or commercially available) you would recommend that will pair up with the ESP-950 well?
Thanks.
ambchang, I wouldn't doubt that other amps could drive the ESP950 more impressively than its own E90. Still, even with the E90, I'm enjoying the heck out of this headphone. I may experiment down the road, but, as of now, I don't have experience with the ESP950 and other amps, so can't make any specific recommendations there. (Not yet, anyway.)