Is there a good way to remove the kinks in a stock AKG K701 or Q701 cable?  I am always disappointed to see these wires come so bunched up, and the result is an awkward, ugly cable.  Thus, any ideas on removing the kinks effectively?

After being impressed by the Q701, I have just ordered the K701.  What can I expect?  I have two good headphone amps, the Schiit Asgard and the headphone section in my Yamaha integrated.  I welcome your thoughts.    Before I forget: is it hard to straighten the K701's cable?  I am always...

What do the cups look like on the latest MS2i?  Chrome?  Brushed?  Gray-ish?  I have seen different pictures, but want to confirm what is current.  Also, please let me know if there are any quality issues, as I have read at least one negative comment in regard to the 325is. 

I would appreciate input on how these headphones compare.  I like the fact that the A-T can be had for less than half the price of the Shure.  It also got a five-star rating from Headroom.  I do not like the hard-wired cable, though, and the Shure's detachable cable would seem to work with the...

I currently use Sennheiser HD650s with a custom Enigma Audio cable.  I like these headphones very much, but for the last couple of years I have been wanting to try something of the 701 variety.  My amp is a Marantz PM8004 integrated.  The headphone section in this unit is among the best I have...

I have been wanting to try Cardas Quadlink and Cardas Cross Power cables.  I have tried other brands, and would like to see if there is an improvement with these two Cardas power cables.  Some say that Cardas cables sound great, others say that they are "soft" or kind of "fuzzy."  Would this...

I own a Single Power PPX3, and I am very satisfied with it.  Now that SP is no more, I am thinking of adding another amp, either tube or solid state.  What I like about the PPX3 is that it sounds great with my Senn 580, and offers great noise performance (noise free as far as I can discern).  I...

Has anyone tried the Apogee digital cable?...I believe it is called the Wyde-Eye. I would appreciate any comments.

My VDA-2 arrived today. The VDA-2 is one of those components that makes a clear statement. After a few hours of use, it is obviously better than the DAC/output stage in my NAD C 542...well, I suppose that is no surprise, as I have suspected all along that the NAD had been stifled by its op-amp...

Since many Head-Fiers tend toward upgrading the HD580 via the HD600 grills and HD650 cable, I thought I would pass along some information. I just ordered the 600 grills and 650 cable. I was told that both are backordered until April 16, and should ship that week. For those who do not have the...

I bought a 2.5-foot pair of CablePro Reverie v.2 interconnect cables. After a few days of listening, it is easy to discern that this is an excellent interconnect. Nothing "stands out" or seems emphasized. They are smooth, dynamic, and very detailed. Also, there is a quiet background, and a lack...

Does anyone have the correct part number for Sennheiser HD600 grills? I would like to order a pair. I did not see this part listed at the Sennheiser Web site. I suppose I would have to call and ask for it, but I would need the part number.

I am waiting for my SinglePower to arrive. In the meantime, I have acquired an HD580 with an HD650 cable. It is a much nicer looking cable...looks much more "high-end" than the stock 580 cable. In fact, it is very similar in appearance to the Oehlbach. What are your sonic impressions, folks?

Any opinions on the VHP-2, folks? I am wondering how this design might compare to a true discrete Class A design (i.e. the Lite/DPS)?

I received my CablePro Reflection v.2 interconnects. I bought two pairs, one 2-foot pair, and one 1.5-foot pair. First, these cables are very nicely constructed, and are comparable in this regard to interconnects that are more expensive. In fact, some more expensive models I have owned have not...

Hello all, It has been a long time since I last heard the Senn HD580. Also, I heard it with an amp I did not care for very much (an op-amp design). Anyway, I am considering the HD580 with the Cardas cable. I like the fact that the HD580 is billed as a more laid back, natural sounding...

Hello all, I am thinking of having my Sennheiser HD595 (which is a hard-wired headphone) recabled. Thus, any recommendations for recabling? I would like a good, clean job (no scratches, etc.) and quality materials...at a reasonable price.

I am tossing around the idea of getting an alternate source that is capable of playing SACD, DVD-A, etc. The Cambridge Audio DVD-87 caught my eye. For its price ($269 at AA), it has some nice features--even an aluminum faceplate (which is rare these days on "economy" models). I am thinking that...

Hello all, Any advice regarding a way to "un-kink" a stock Sennheiser cable? The way they are packaged and tightly wrapped, I tend to think it is rather impossible to straighten the cable. I have recabled various Senn models, but I do not have much issue with my stock HD595 cable (other than...

Hello all, I welcome all comments on the comfort of the Alessandro M2Si. I have found Grados to be rather uncomfortable (have owned the 325i, RS-2, and RS-1), and thus am wondering if the M2Si is any different in this regard. They look like they use the same ear pads, etc., and hence I am...

Does anyone know if HeadRoom's frequency response graph has been updated to reflect the measurements for the SR325i--as opposed to the original SR325? In HeadRoom's handy graphing tool, the drop-down menu selection indicates "SR325," not "SR325i."

I will attempt to make a long story short. I have a store credit with my dealer that I need to use. I like my Senn HD600s. With regard to headphones, my dealer sells only Grado products, and he stocks nothing else that I could use right now. I am a former Grado RS-2 and RS-1 owner. I gave...

Any opinions on the Ginkgo Audio Cloud Ten isolation platform? I have had my eye on this for a while.

Since I just purchased a DAC, and thus I will not be needing the DAC in my Music Hall CD25.2, I thought I would see if anyone were interested in my CD25.2 CD player. If possible, I would prefer to use a dedicated transport with my new DAC, though I would have no problem using my CD25.2, as the...

I just thought I would inquire about the sound, build quality, etc. of the Audio Note CDT transport...any opinions?