Quote: Originally Posted by vcoheda ^^ i heard those are a good fit on the B52. the Oyaide Focus-1 work well too. OYAIDE ELEC,co,.ltd. Using Focus 1 on my Black Dragon I do find it a bit loose on the Apache but still works quite well. You can also try the Cardas XLRs. I...

I also go for the source. When ever I try out a new power cord I always try it out with the source to get a feel of how it sounds with my system. =)

Quote: Originally Posted by vcoheda very nice. i bet the black dragon is a good match with the 800. i like those connectors too. Thanks! I will hold off on impressions for a while on the Black dragon. But, I have tried APS V3 balanced cables with nuetricks and another with...

Quote: Originally Posted by shellylh I think Drew means not at all (I asked him to make one as well). My *guess* is that it is quite difficult or impossible to terminate the Black Dragon with the HD800 connectors because of the thickness of the cable... this is just my guess though...

WOW! Those things are really cheap. I visited Amazon to get an idea. Unfortunately I cannot comment on the SQ as I haven't seen any Samson's here in SG. =( But I also saw in amazon M-audio which should have a fair bit of reviews. Also the Mackie MR5s have a special price. Those I have tried...

I wasn't really looking for a BANG. Lol! hope OP can update the link. =)

This was really a great meet! Thanks for the Pics and loaning me the DA 10 DarkKopi! =)

Quote: Originally Posted by brokensound I'm sure most of us can find a better use for $400 than a cable upgrade. That's another reference class headphone, mid-level amp, et al. It doesn't even have to be audio related. Flight to Hawaii anyone? No one will question the enjoyability of a...

I voted for the HD800. As I was lucky to be able to try out the PS1000, ED8, and for a while the D7000. But when I heard the PS1K, ED8 and HD800 side by side at a friend who owned all four (he sold the D7000 before the 3 came in). I really like the HD800 that I bought a pair. I haven't tried...

The Stock single ended HD800 has a very deep bottom end on the Apache. I have a Revision C. The highs are what you would expect on a solid state amp. but the apache still has a warm over all presentation. On a personal note, I don't get tired listening to it. I can listen around 2-4 hours...

Quote: Originally Posted by scott_d_m All he needs is preamp outputs which the GS1 has. The GS 1 has RCA (unbalanced) output. Active monitors are usually balanced with XLR or TRS inputs the reason I recommended the GSX. But I did some googling on the Mackie HR 626. I stand...

@Estreeter, Kect and Aragon, If by any chance you happen to be in Singapore on the 4th Oct. Almost all of those who posted in reply to this thread are attending a meet. You can see details at Sgheadphones> Home Section > Can Slam 2009. This would be a good chane to meet you guys. =)

Quote: Originally Posted by scott_d_m If you're going with active monitors, then I would suggest this, HeadAmp - Audio Electronics (GS-1 Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp) I've never heard the GS1 but it is well regarded and is said to be very neutral and accurate. Actually He needs a GSX...

I can't really chime in on op-amp characteristics. But I have tried a DX 2 here in SG by a local retailer. For the price and size of this amp DAC. It's very good. Still cannot buy due to recent big ticket purchases. =( I tried it with a HD800, ultrasone Pro 750 and my ESW10. It sounded...