[Sajid Amit]

Sorry to hear man. I also have terrible back problems so know the struggle.

Yeah. Want to try to avoid being chained to my desk. Looking to sell a whole bunch of gear lol.

As much as I far prefer HPs, may have to contend with things I can drive off DAPs.

 

[dukeskd]

The only thing HD800 may be "better" (subjective of course) than the 1266 is the holographic sound stage presented due to the black magic driver angling setup by Sennheiser. Otherwise, on every other facet 1266 decimates it.

 

[number1sixerfan]

Yeah. Want to try to avoid being chained to my desk. Looking to sell a whole bunch of gear lol.

As much as I far prefer HPs, may have to contend with things I can drive off DAPs.

Really sorry to hear about that back issues. I too have significant back issues from a car accident a long time ago. If you're at your desk a lot, may want to try a standing desk. It has been an absolute game changer for me.

Good luck on the sales!

 

[Sajid Amit]

Really sorry to hear about that back issues. I too have significant back issues from a car accident a long time ago. If you're at your desk a lot, may want to try a standing desk. It has been an absolute game changer for me.

Good luck on the sales!

Thanks mate

 

[SteveM324]

On an unrelated note, I have been struggling with neck and back spasms for many months now and have finally decided to concede that it partially due to heavy and prolonged headphone usage.

Considering selling a bunch of headphones including the TC and the Superconductor cable.

Anyone interested, feel free to message me.

Not an easy decision.

Have you tried an inversion table? I was going to several chiropractors, one of them recommended an inversion table. Since getting it, I haven't been back to the chiropractor and that was about 5-6 years ago. They aren't that expensive, I bought one for about $120 and there's no benefit to spending a lot more. As you get older, the problem will only get worse unless you do something about it. A few years ago, my boss was seeing a chiropractor 2-3 times a week, I suggested an inversion table to her and since she got it, she hasn't been back to the chiropractor. Just a thought for you to consider.

 

[Sajid Amit]

Have you tried an inversion table? I was going to several chiropractors, one of them recommended an inversion table. Since getting it, I haven't been back to the chiropractor and that was about 5-6 years ago. They aren't that expensive, I bought one for about $120 and there's no benefit to spending a lot more. As you get older, the problem will only get worse unless you do something about it. A few years ago, my boss was seeing a chiropractor 2-3 times a week, I suggested an inversion table to her and since she got it, she hasn't been back to the chiropractor. Just a thought for you to consider.

Thanks for the tip. Checking it out.

 

[PhazeCrive]

I'm 24, and I shouldn't have back problems, but I did for 2 years. I had lower back pain shoot down through my legs. Never bothered to see a doctor the entire time but if I did he would've told me this: you are sitting down for too long.

Eventually, I figured this out on my own. Tired of all the lost sleep, I stretched out my hamstring which was unbearably tight, and boom: back pain gone. Literally erased 2 years of constant pain just like that. Don't know if this is your case but you said you were sitting down for periods of time. Just in case it helps, get that hamstring stretched.

 

[normie610]

Precisely what I’m thinking. Recommendations?

Go with a 300B preamp, it‘s a match made in heaven with CFA3. I’m using Manley 300B and @paradoxper has Supratek DHT preamp.

 

[paradoxper]

Go with a 300B preamp, it‘s a match made in heaven with CFA3. I’m using Manley 300B and @paradoxper has Supratek DHT preamp.

Yes. There is also the Elrog ER300B train to board.

 

[DJJEZ]

Yes. There is also the Elrog ER300B train to board.

Boarding that train very soon

 

[Trance_Gott]

I don't understand you guys with all the weird amps. People, get the Niimbus and then you don't have to think about a better amp for 1266 TC and Susvara.

 

[spacelion2077]

I don't understand you guys with all the weird amps. People, get the Niimbus and then you don't have to think about a better amp for 1266 TC and Susvara.

Not many people are willing to dish out $7000 for a solid state amp when you can similar result from a burson or fluxlab.

 

[paradoxper]

Boarding that train very soon

Well worth the expectation and the wait.

 

[Trance_Gott]

Not many people are willing to dish out $7000 for a solid state amp when you can similar result from a burson or fluxlab.

Fluxlab, Topping are great amps for the prices.
I mean really end of the game. The last 5-7%.

 

[xcluded]

Don’t have bottomless pit of money to burn.
I value smaller footprint (my desk is miserably small) and to strike a balance between cost/performance. That’s why Benchmark is my beloved setup. Sonically neutral and powerful.