[nocturnalsheet]

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Originally Posted by greenarrow /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just purchased a AKG K702 can. Can the D2 Viper supports this?

You get sound, but the K702 will not sing with the D2 Viper.

 

[swayne]

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Originally Posted by greenarrow /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just purchased a AKG K702 can. Can the D2 Viper supports this?

Not well, I would get a mains powered amp. After all, you're not going to walk far with a pair of those on your head are you?

I had a D3 then bought a Meier Arietta as my K701's were under powered.

Steven.

 

[greenarrow]

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Originally Posted by nocturnalsheet /img/forum/go_quote.gif You get sound, but the K702 will not sing with the D2 Viper.

Which portable amps can sing with the Viper? How about a XM5 or Styleaudio Peridot?

 

[swayne]

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Originally Posted by greenarrow /img/forum/go_quote.gif Which portable amps can sing with the Viper? How about a XM5 or Styleaudio Peridot?

The D2 Viper is a portable amp.

Steven.

 

[vkvedam]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I will listen to the analog input to make sure it doesn't suck (like the Stock D1) or make sure that it isn't substantially different from the DAC input.

Cool, that would be wonderful.

 

[Skylab]

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Originally Posted by vkvedam /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey Larry, I am still waiting for your burnt review of the D10 Cobra.

And I'm sure that post is going to make Larry drop what he was doing and finish it right up for you.

 

[vkvedam]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif And I'm sure that post is going to make Larry drop what he was doing and finish it right up for you.

Seems that even you are interested in this particular review

 

[Skylab]

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Originally Posted by vkvedam /img/forum/go_quote.gif Seems that even you are interested in this particular review

Not really. I'm just a fan of having people who spend a lot of time and effort doing reviews treated with a little courtesy when inquiring about the status of something they have said they would review.

 

[vkvedam]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not really. I'm just a fan of having people who spend a lot of time and effort doing reviews treated with a little courtesy when inquiring about the status of something they have said they would review.

I didn't mean to say that. I've got lot of patience, I am just a big fan of monster reviews. Even I am a big fan of your reviews as well.

 

[Skylab]

Cool, no worries. It's just been a bit of a sore spot lately

Cheers.

 

[vkvedam]

Just a little out of topic, what's the website for S2 recabling for HFI-780s?
Cheers...

 

[Toe Tag]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif RANKING: I HATE THE RANKING BECAUSE NOW I HAVE TOO MANY 3RD PLACE TIES, ALTHOUGH FOR DIFFERENT REASONS, and I would not wish to part with any of the amps in 3rd or higher because they all have an area where they excel.

Perhaps you have considered, or would enjoy, a different ranking system, like Currawong used to rank some full size DACs. This would be more flexible as you continue to add DACs over the years.
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Originally Posted by Currawong /img/forum/go_quote.gif While it's hard to describe the degree of difference between the two units, if we rate an iPod at 5 and my Northstar at 100, the Nakamichi Dragon DAC gets 120, the Lavry DA-10 and Benchmark DAC 1 come in at 95, the Zero DAC (stock) would be about 60 and the Compass would be an 80.

Alternatively you could just give points for different aspects of their performance (bass, treble, flexibility, power efficiency...) and then users could weigh the rankings on their own depending on what's important to them. Its one way to break the tie for 3rd place.

 

[Jaw007]

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Originally Posted by swayne /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not well, I would get a mains powered amp. After all, you're not going to walk far with a pair of those on your head are you? I had a D3 then bought a Meier Arietta as my K701's were under powered. Steven.

Meier Arietta is a very good choice.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by Toe Tag /img/forum/go_quote.gif Perhaps you have considered, or would enjoy, a different ranking system, like Currawong used to rank some full size DACs. This would be more flexible as you continue to add DACs over the years. Alternatively you could just give points for different aspects of their performance (bass, treble, flexibility, power efficiency...) and then users could weigh the rankings on their own depending on what's important to them. Its one way to break the tie for 3rd place.

I would prefer to just have detailed descriptions of the sound and how they do with a variety of headphones, and let the users decide.

I keep thinking I will stop doing this after my last review, and then the next DAC/amp comes along that I cannot resist...

 

[Luca T]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would prefer to just have detailed descriptions of the sound and how they do with a variety of headphones, and let the users decide. I keep thinking I will stop doing this after my last review, and then the next DAC/amp comes along that I cannot resist...

Don't worry, don't resist and keep going with reviews!