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At this moment I don't want to get another amp, but isn't there something tube-y that I can put between my DAC and receiver?
Here's a couple of options:
http://shop.grantfidelity.com/Tube-Processors/
At this moment I don't want to get another amp, but isn't there something tube-y that I can put between my DAC and receiver?
The Auditor is expensive though - but I was mightily impressed. PS audio is the manufacturer. It rarely gets written about here. I would really like to hear electrostat cans for classical - but I've never heard them....the new Stax SR-009 that Jude reviewed - look awesome for detail...imagine orchestral detail...nice nice...
I thought the Auditor is made by SPL, not PS Audio. The Auditor is the scaled down version of the SPL Phonitor as far as I know...
Hehehe, you're right...the K702 are on top of my list, as well the K-1000, K400, K141@600 ohms, the K-240MKll, and the K271MKll are great too. For me the AKG just have the right sound for classical and acoustic music. There are a few hps that can do it right too, like the Stax 4070, and the JH13a prototype as daveDerek mentioned.
i'm not familiar with the 400s, though i'm guessing they're similar to my 401s (a phone that resembled my former 501s).
(from: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/561808/fs-akg-k401-in-minty-condition)
I picked up the K401 to try on a whim recently, but they sound very similar to my old K400, hence the reason for the sale. I find both the K400 and K401 to sound more natural than the K701 in the midrange while not giving up too much in the way of detail. These are in excellent condition and look like they have seen very little use, I doubt you could find a nicer looking K401 anywhere. The pads and elastics are both still in great shape. The box is a little beat up but I will include it as well. $125 shipped CONUS, I'll eat the paypal fees.
I thought the Auditor is made by SPL, not PS Audio. The Auditor is the scaled down version of the SPL Phonitor as far as I know...
I did attend each incarnation of FMPM, but I had to miss the Three Friends set Cool to chat with Gary Green though. Long Live Gentle Giant.
Anyone know of any audiophile classical/orchestral labels currently active?
i'm not familiar with the 400s, though i'm guessing they're similar to my 401s (a phone that resembled my former 501s).