I want to send my D5000's in to Denon to get the cable replaced. It takes a lot of jiggling and squeezing on the end to get both channels to produce sound, otherwise it's just the right driver. On their support site you have to fill out a form with various information like the serial number...

It's my only amp so I have nothing to compare it to.. except for the 0404 USB's onboard headphone amp which is pretty abysmal. but I would describe it as a limited soundstage, but great well-defined punchy bass, and smooth non-sibilant highs. The DAC on the EF2 is slightly thinner and less...

I would say you're leaning in the right direction. I have a very similar setup and for $200 the EF2 can't be beat as a DAC/amp combo. The DAC is a little thinner than my 0404 USB but the difference is almost negligible and especially after burn-in, the EF2's amp has great warm tubey synergy with...

Quote: Originally Posted by EvilSoundGuy 7 I just bought a pair of Senn HD650's and I was wondering what people thought about pairing them with this amp? Thanks. HD650 has a nice, warm signature through the EF2. Soundstage is somewhat limited but the tone is very relaxing for...

Has anyone paired the 8.35 D (or any similar German Maestros) up with a Woo Audio 6 or a Darkvoice 3322? I'm in the market for an amp upgrade from my HiFiMan EF2 and was wondering how they synergize. Looking for a wwaaarrrrmmmm tubey sound which would power a 8.35 D and my HD650's well.

GMP 8.35 D Monitors seem to fit your description

Not to just troll your thread and leave, here's some info on the Lucas: Sennheiser lucas headphones - Home Theater Systems - Electronics and Forum - HomeTheaterShack

Should probably be in the computer audio forum...

For a budget of $100, the only recommendation I'd make is the Alessandro MS-1. It was my entry into the "audiophile" market and if I didn't loan them out (they broke in a friend's possession..) I'd still be in love with them. Very eargasmic for the money!

Which DT880 are you looking at? The 600 ohm?

Quote: Originally Posted by Drubbing Oh, way to go. Why don't you just jump in and recommend an audiophile level headphone that is a pig to drive? Yeah, really helpful; you seen the sources he's working with here? Oh, I get it. You just wanted to big note your own reviews...

I'm using a HiFiMan EF2. HD650 is becoming more and more attractive. Again, I want to compliment the GMP 8.35 D's upfront, punchy, accurate qualities with something that will put the music "around" me rather than "on" me.

Thanks for the opinions guys. oqvist: I am definitely curious about changing the pads on the 8.35 monitors, but I think I remember some reports that the bass drops out a little - maybe I'm a budding basshead but I don't know if I could part with any of the 8.35 D's bass. I even want more at...

any good dynamic options I could plug right into my own setup (sig updated with noob equipment)? not sure if I'm ready to take the electrostatics plunge yet..

Cool! Thanks, I'll check it out.

Hey all, newbie here again. I've really been enjoying my new German Maestro GMP 8.35 D Monitors for the past month or so. They have a very up-front and detailed presentation which is very ideal for my mixing/monitoring work. However now I am looking for another set of cans to compliment...

Well, I just pulled the trigger on the EF2... I'm sorry wallet, I tried to be easy on you I'll let you know how how the 8.35's sound with them as soon as I find out myself! I'll also be testing using the EF2's onboard USB DAC vs. routing my E-MU 0404 USB's DAC into the EF2's headphone...

Any ideas for a budget ~$200-250 tube amp I could pair up with the 8.35's to warm up the sound a little?

Hi everyone, newbie here again.. I just got my new German Maestro GMP 8.35 D Monitors, and I'm very happy with them running from the headphone out on my E-MU 0404 USB DAC/amp. However, I would like to start getting into the warmth of tube amps. I've read a lot of opinions here on head-fi...

8.35 D Monitors

Loving my new GMP 8.35 D Monitors with the stock pads too. I'm running them out of an E-MU 0404 USB as my DAC and amp for now. Thanks for the review!

Just got my 8.35 D Monitors in the mail today. After spending about an hour getting acquainted with each other, I can safely say I'm very happy with this purchase. They sound amazing! They sound great right out of the box amped by my E-MU 0404 USB. Apparently, iirc, these cans don't need any...

So you think I should just ditch the 0404's DAC too?

Hey, newbie here.. Recently acquired a E-MU 0404 USB. I originally intended to use it as an entry-level DAC/amp for listening on my Alessandro MS-1's, UE Super.fi 5 pro's and my German Maestro GMP 8.35 D Monitors (on the way from Germany!). While I like the E-MU's recording functions, I'm...

Quote: Originally Posted by Acix Jon, if you're ordering them directly from Germany, better to order the newer pads too. Ack, I just went for the basic setup. I think I'll hold out a bit and maybe wait a couple weeks to order the new pads from the US distributor. I'm not going...