Quote: That would be Andy. He and I chatted a little about some downtempo music, and he was awesome in letting me listen to Bonobo's latest album on his phone through the ASG-2. I never listened to IEMs, so I was kinda blown away by its sound. As in nearly passed out; the maximum bass had...

So excited for the meet, ready to hear audio nirvana and meet great people! My friend and I will be heading out of Biloxi in a few hours, maybe stop by an eatery ITP.   Stay safe and dry, everyone!

Is that Django Reinhardt in your avatar? Awesome!    Which reminds me I need to find my copy of his CD to rip (lost my music library due to HDD failure).

Quote: I don't have a stand, and like you, I hadn't gotten around to do so. I remember reading in this thread that those who use headphone stands tend to have less flaking. 

Quote: The headband, not the earpads nor the clothy part under the plastic part of the headband. The headband does have a tendency to flake after a while. I suspect mine is due to my large noggin.

I'll be bringing the following:   Headphones Sennheiser HD650 Audio Technica ATH-M45   Amplifiers Schiit Lyr (with 6N1P and 6BZ7, from Schiit)   DAC Schiit Bifrost NuForce Icon μDAC-2 HP   Cables Schiit PSYT

Quote: +1 especially for the Ray of Light track. That whole album is my favorite from her. Cohesive, well-produced, and deeper than Madonna's typical. My copy from 1998 started to rot over time, but I found a copy in a Wal-Mart bin a few months ago for $5. Sounds beautiful on HD650.

Quote:   Incidentally, I borrowed this from the library a few days ago. Great album on the HD650. 

Quote:   I have inputs to USB and optical, and they're both being fed by the laptop simultaneously quite often, USB for the computer and Internet sounds, optical mainly for foobar. This is quite a boon for me as before the Bifrost, I could only output from the laptop with only USB to the...

Quote:   I remember reading it but apparently didn't remember XD   Can't wait to try the Crack and the Denon! Gonna be a great first (for me) meet!   On a slightly different note. After reading in a different thread, I threw the HD650 earpads into the dryer (after soaking in soapy...

Quote:   Agreed about the dynamics! Makes for some good late night listening without having to go crazy. I do regret giving the Yamaha receiver to a relative. =/   I see you're gonna be bringing the Denon to the ATL meet. Looking forward to hearing your setup.  (I'll be bringing the...

Quote:   I've tried the HD650 with a late 90's Yamaha (not quite so old as many of the vintage mentioned here), but found that it drove the set quite well, compared to a newer Yamaha model. I'd just started new with the HD650 then, and I remember being amazed by how much bass the old...

Quote:   Indeed. LOL.   I'll be getting a computer of a pomaceous identity within the year. =D

I know some aren't fans of the Lyr + 6N1P + Bifrost, but I absolutely love it when I've got my HD650 plugged in! I've only got one other pair, the 6BZ7 (both sets from Schiit), but haven't used it much since getting the 6N1P.   The 6N1P with the Bifrost opens the HD650 up for me. I'm...

Quote:   Isn't that normal? The driver is ASIO, which can bypass Windows volume (if I'm remembering correctly). Mine is behaving like yours too.

Quote:   Call around to those electronics catalog stores, like J&R or B&H. I got my HD650 for that price couple years ago (around this time, in fact) doing that, from J&R. They'll have the current MSRP on their website, so don't let that discourage you from calling.   You can even try...

Quote:   That's awesome! Welcome to Schiit club!

Got my Bifrost (and Pyst) yesterday, and am loving the sound so far! I'm about 16 or so hours in. A definite improvement over the uDac-2 I was using previously, and I finally get to use the optical cable I bought well over a year ago as a commitment to buy the Bifrost.   I've got the GE's...

I believe my friend and I will be coming to this meet. We're from the Gulf Coast (Biloxi), which isn't a great area for head-fi'ers.   I'll be bringing what I have, but I see that, Matt, you basically have everything I have (and more)!    EDIT: Trav, we won't be needing a room.

Wow, awesome story! And congratulations (in your marriage, in your purchases)!   My headphone journey started about ten years ago, but I was a high school kid back then, so I couldn't do much then. Fast forward to 2011, while working at the mall at a kiosk, I just had the crazy notion to get...

Wow, I was seriously considering the Bifrost to complement my Lyr, but because of tuition, I figure I might as well get the Modi (didn't even know about it until today!)   Thanks for your review, Defiant00! Definitely solidified my decision to get the Modi. With the subtle increase of treble...

Any possibility of a meet this summer?    I think a friend of mine is slowly getting into headphones. He knew of my love for cans a while back, but of his own accord, he's getting a pair soon (Audio Technica MTH-M50). Not an audiophile yet, but he'll get there... with my coercion. LOL.  ...

vinnievidi, how do you like the Lyr with HD650? Which tubes did you get?

Here's something with a hint of an ethereal quality. It blends modern percussions with a traditional Japanese instrument (shamisen). The interplay of old and new is interesting, and it is an absolute ear candy on the HD-650. DJ Krush – "Beyond Raging Waves" http://youtu.be/OrZhdzGaPxo?hd=1...

I've never tube-rolled before, even though I've had the Lyr for a few months now. Finally got myself the 6N1P from Schiit, and loving it! It seems to be shifted towards right, in comparison to the 6BZ7: a little more treble, enough to bring sparkle to music on the HD650. Out of the box, the...