A few years ago, I carried my Slee and Senns to a hi-fi shop to audition the Arcam FMJ 33 and Meridian G07 and G08. I ended up getting the G08 second-hand from Audiogon. Still very happy with this set-up.

Yeah, seconded. Jesus wept. One B-52 for each ear? I'm particularly curious to know how the Meridian scores in terms of PRAT compared to the Esoteric...when using the same amp, headphones, and music.

What is the new Pnau like, splaz? I revisited the first album a few weeks ago and quite enjoyed the drone-like tracks.

Quote: Originally Posted by GlendaleViper I've gotta say, if the recent remixed and remastered version of Rust in Peace is any indication, I'm going to go ahead and fully disagree. It's not that it sounds bad, just that it's (yet) another example of hot, clipping, general badness. You...

I saw this album in the shop and was curious. I've grown tired of Trent's inner turmoil lyrics and nihilistic angst. Yawn. They always seemed to intrude into some interesting sounds and beats. Hopefully Ghosts is what The Fragile should have been but wasn't. Thanks for the tip!!

I have the remixed and remastered release. For all of the reduxes, it seems that the vocals have been given more prominence, which is distracting at first if you're used to the original mixes. However with added clarity for the instrumentation, I kind of accepted that and now enjoy them for...

I second the trance recommendation. The progressive trance I've been collecting lately is mind-blowing on headphones. One resource... Psyshop Retailers locally have been dumping import dance stock for sale cheap, e.g. $34 AUD down to $16 and $9.95. I go for the progressive trance stuff...

Aussie release also sounds awful. Identical master obviously. Groan.

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkyMark I have used the HD650 with SAA Equinox cable and ALO-recabled K701's and preferred the latter. The HD650 has a weightier mid/upper bass and a "darker" sound but I always feel the mids/treble sound somewhat "veiled" to repeat that timeworn cliche...

My AV pre-amp has a headphone socket, so if I want to burn a pair of cans in, I just play the radio into it while I'm at work. In other words it don't matter what you play. Another suggestion is to just use them from day one. No anxious waiting required!

I really like mine. I don't have the K701, but I believe that the Solo 2004 was made with the Senn HD600 and HD650 in mind. It also drives K501 fairly well, based on a post from a ways back. Search on "501" and "solo". The K701 may also shine? I have an okay source, so I'm not sure what...

I've been using my ALO Senn replacement cable for a few days now (thanks Ken). The sound is very lush. There's a lot of detail and separation, i.e. slightly more 'airyness' in familiar recordings than I remember from the Zu. I probably need to switch between them to confirm this, if I can...

Solo 2004 + PSU1 + HD-650 + ALO 18G Cryo = A nice, glossy, balanced sound, with punch too.

Does 'on' include stand-by mode? Anyway, I voted 'on'.

I'm in Australia and back when I wanted a HD-650, I could not buy Zu products new. I eventually got my Zu second-hand with a pair of used HD-650s, i.e. the same seller.