Hello, Does anybody have any clue what are the differences between SRM-006tII (2006 model) and SRM-006tS (2010 model)? Thanks a lot

Looking to buy 6-10 pcs original Cree transistors C2M1000170D, purchased from a good source (Digikey, Mouser, Farnell…) Actual picture and a proof of purchase would be nice additions to your offer. Thank you

I bought the magnets from a local store. They are obtainable via ebay as well.

I would like to share my modding experience with Alessandro MS-1i (with classical cups). I think the mod led to excellent sonic results, so I could recommend it. My basic idea was to preserve the original look, using some of the 'engineering' ideas from the top of the range Grado headphones...

Yes, I would agree. The migration from Grado/Beyerdynamic to HE is easier. AKG seems to be a kind of different breed, tonally and dynamically. The upgrade from velour pads to leatherette gives a lot more bass control and low octave response due to better isolation and different damping.

Regarding CD vs. CD-R - it is a long discussion, which is not relative to this topic.   Just two words: you can't burn properly a CD-R these days in order to obtain a true matrix CD playback quality (perfect pits and stops). The old Yamaha recorders did the 'trick' using the so called Audio...

Quote:   I don't think burned CD-R from a lossless source files has equal quality to a matrix PCM CD. For me listening to virtual music (a.k.a. files) is a nonsense. Cesky loses.    

When this album will be available on a good old low-res CD?

I would like to use the internal amplifier of 5G and to replace the stock coupling capacitors with Black Gates. Should I remove the "Z" caps on the picture below and to solder Black Gates at their place? Are these the coupling caps to the headphone out?  

I found that HE-5 recabled with Moon Audio Black Dragon cable is a perfect match in terms of neutrality and live sound. The nasty lift up at upper mids and highs is gone. The frequency balance is very similar to HD800 now with a hint of softening the edges in music. The orchestral performance is...

Does anybody tried HE-6 with Moon Audio Black Dragon cable? Any impressions? Regarding the weight - my HE-5 are too heavy for my taste being a Grado user for more than 10 years. So HE-6 are the same I suppose. Yes, they are comfortable if you are in a still position, but every slight movement...

There will be a change in the sound for sure. Leather is damping differently (less) than velvet.

Does anybody know if there are genuine leather pads for HE-5 and HE-6 available somewhere? I hate those velvet-like pads, because they collect lots of dust.

  Quote:   I do not agree with you. You could be right per se, only if there is an extended testing/breaking-in procedure for all new drivers. If I were Mr. Fang, I probably would do that regarding all returned pairs for replacing. The break-in period is a purely mechanical and...