You were asking about K7XX, which I said was not nearly as good as the HD800. I also said that I'd much rather have K702 than the HD800. You asked me more questions that made no sense, and I ended our conversation. FWIW, K7XX is not rated Class-A. I don't think it's rated at all, actually. At...

We don't agree. I never said such a thing and will no longer respond to your posts. Nor do I know who "he" is. You're taking this thread way off-topic solely for the possibility of landing a shot. Pathetic, really.

I don't understand why you feel the need to insult me. Actually, I own a real audio system that's situated in a treated, dedicated room fed from its own subpanel. BTW, Stereophile - the premier audio publication, the real kind - ranks HD600/650, K701/2 along with HD800, LCD-whatever, the...

Defend the product all you want. Sounds like you really want to believe. It's certainly your right. Just understand that attacking me won't change the product's topology. Seeing how you think a little wallwart makes for a proper PSU for amp/DAC, there really isn't anything else to discuss. Good...

Thanks very much. I'll start reading.

As you were discussing an over-bright sound, which is what I replied to, clearly you're not hearing what these cans can do. As long as you're happy....

AFAIK, in desk mode it uses a small wallwart. Still, not a real PSU. Not even close. If you want to learn about power supplies in digital gear, there's always the 'net. I'm not about to write a novel. Just because all portable devices use USB power, it doesn't men that a component which in its...

This is how I see the product: MD is likely making 40 points on each unit - standard industry markup. IOW, it's a $300 amp/DAC. Given the typical manufacturing model, the MSRP is 4-5 times the parts cost. At best, there's ~$125 of parts in the component, a good deal of it accounting for the...

I don't understand; how is this company taking advantage of you, when there's no law that says you have to buy the product? :confused:

They can indeed sound overly bright with a mediocre amplifier/ DAC/source material. In spite of their relatively low price, DT990s are not easy to drive and prefer the best associated equipment one can offer. Then, they don't sound overly bright, but extended, dynamic, clear, and detailed. Good...

It's not a secret that I really don't care for the Schiit gear that I've had in my system. When I first received my Modi, I was very impressed with its appearance; it didn't look out of place in a dedicated room, high-performance system. Then I heard it. Absolutely dreadful sound as it sat next...

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I really liked the HD600 in conjunction with a well-tubed LDIII. Now that I've upgraded most of my amplifiers, they're just not used. Can't find a reason, so I always reach for the AKGs. They're more transparent, more resolving, and are more fun to listen with. I like the HD650, too, and often...

That's an excellent explanation. I think I'll start looking at the tubes with micanol bases more seriously, if only for the possibility of lessened microphonics and greater RF rejection.

I'm going to list the Beyers and my HD600 in the next few days. If you can, hold on to your K712 for a week or so. I just may buy them from you. It's kinda funny in an unfunny way; here I am trying to pair down my headphones (really bad pun intended), but not a single thought about reducing...