I did sorry a typo. I meant doesn't.

Just because silver costs more than copper does make it sound better.   Oh and I sell Nordost BTW. But I do sell pure silver cables too.

SME IV

let's try this again,    

   

Maybe I am lucky and a very nice pair of 325i's, have read so much bad about them being paint peelers but mine sound pretty good, not Audeze smooth obviously, still brighter than PS500's but not offensive.

Just tried the rs1's for the first time, compared them to the 325's. I was very surprised, they were brighter, annoying and had less bass. they look great, but what a disappointment. Do they need some kind of break-in or something? not a big believer in break-in.

Quote: Yes, my BDA-2 is with my speaker system, using an explorer with my headphone set-up. maybe one more week till my second one arrives.

I think I really need to hear the GS-X and especially the 009's. Like I have said before, loving my BHA-1/ HD800 combo, but maybe I should check out what I may be missing. And yes, love the BDA-2, about to order a second one, its really good.

Schiit for sure,   Yes they sound nice and cuddly but less face it they sound like you used a compressor, an equalizer on the bass and stuffed some dirty socks between the drivers and your ears compared to HD800's. 

Never heard the SR-009's but if they are that much better than the HD800's why even bother with the rolled off, dynamically compressed LCD-3's.

Loving myHD800's with the BHA-1 by Bryston.

listening to the BHA-1 is the only way to tell if the GS-X is dark....;-D

I Have, and feel it sounds as good or bad as what you send to it, dead nuts neutral to my ears.   I think some people want all their music to sound smooth. Some music however is bright, edgy and harsh (or the recording). Think a lot of products out there have a purposely tailored tonal...

Back on topic, the BHA-1; Comes with a retail store's support (unlike most other products out there these days), drives most anything, good looks and build, flexible inputs and outs, 20 yr warranty, and most of all great sound all for only $1200.   There may be something out there you...