Any impressions from members who have received an A2?

I almost did not get an SR-009 because of posts saying it is bright. After an audition with a KGSS-HV and an Audioquest Dragonfly ($99), I actually liked it and ordered one for myself :) However, I wish the SR-009 pads were thicker. I can only wear it for an hour before looking for a...

Stax with vinyl? I haven't been listening much to headphones the last two years because I got enamored with 2 channel-vinly listening. Don't know why I haven't even tried, considering my phono pre has XLR and my KGSS-HV needs some usage. Thanks for the post!

I just received my SDAC yesterday and have a quick question.   When playing an album from a USB drive, is there a way to play the songs in the album in track order?     Right now, the songs are sorted alphabetically, hence they are played in alphabetical order.  I am thinking of getting a...

Here's an iPhone pic of my Ace Spacedeck  

I am thinking of a ring clamp, but they cost more than my Rega P3!  And the Rega motor may not be able to handle the extra weight.  For now, I am just going to be more diligent with inspecting records, so I can return them if I have to. 

Wow!  I haven't been listening to headphones in a month since acquiring my Rega P3 and Epos K1 bookshelfs.  Definitely low-fi compared to what you guys have, but I love my vinyl rig!    Now, what do you guys do with warped records?  I only have two, but is kind of irritating to see (did not...

EDIT:  Try balance first.

  About six months.  I only had the SR-225 at the time -- so I had a bright and a dark headphone!  To be honest, I am VERY SURPRISED the HD650 is veiled with the Jot.   EDIT: I am assuming you are running the Jot balanced to the HD650.

I don't blame him.  I wanted to return mine right away! Now, its my favorite headphone.

@ColtMrFire that's exactly how the HD650 sounded to me 10+ years ago when I first heard it.  I was coming from the Grado SR225, which was not exactly dark   A silver cable helps (I use a Zu Mobius), but will not drastically change the treble.  After you get used to it and compare it to a variety...

You would think Audeze will give you a working headband for the asking price.  I was cursing Audeze while I hacked my $200 "Carbon Fiber Headband."

I have the CF headband for my LCD-2.2F.  It improves comfort because it allows for better weight distribution.  However, the CF headband I got direct from Audeze in July still has the "defective" pad, which stretches really close to the CF band.  It developed a hotspot within hours of use, so I...

Yeah, I prefer the SR-009 in terms of pure sonic bliss, but I still use the HD650 far more, probably because it is too comfy; more comfortable than the HD800 actually.   One tidbit of info.  I tried the HD800 with the SonarWorks plug-in (flat response curve) and it is just fantastic -- the...

  I heard that Kanade is sick.  You notice the "We will resume our work from Aig 08" (Aug 8) message on their site?  It is already Sept. 10!

I could not resist a brand new one for $2800 (including shipping) from PJ last year, so took the risk thinking that PJ charges $50 to serve as an agent for out of warranty repairs.  PJ has been around for 10+ years, and knew it was a one man shop, but did not take into account that it could...

  Thanks!  The GT reference sub platter is on my Xmas wish list.    Head-fi should really have a headphone and vinyl forum, especially now that Schiit supports vinyl/headphone listening with the Jot.  What about it @jude?

  I was going to post a picture of my very first table (black rega P3 2016 with ortofon cartridge) and noticed someone already did it for me .  It took me a while to get a table because I was worried about surface noise etc. being distracting with headphones (unfortunately, I have no room for...

  I have the same problem as you, so am also looking for a Stax I can live with.  I am so in love with the sound of SR-007 and SR-009, but the fit needs work.  The SR-009 doesn't have the pad issue, but has an irritating clamping force.    I am thinking the L700 may be the ticket, so am...

  This is the main reason I sold my SR-007 MK1 years ago. 

@bmichels just rest your ears for a while.  Don't listen for a day or two.  I usually have that problem with any headphone when I have new gear

The DAVE is cheaper than the MSB select, Nagra HD, etc. and, from reviews, comes with an excellent headphone amp.  Therefore, relatively speaking, it is actually a bargain in the audiophile land.  Heck, it is probably priced low.  The pricing could have been $20K and includes the stand whether...

  My ears would get hot rather easily, and the pads themselves feel abrasive after a while.  So I sold them about 10+ years ago.   The SR-009 is much better; I find the weight just right and the pads feel luxurious.  However, the clamping force/vacuum feel starts to get irritating after about...

Is the L700 more comfortable than the SR-009?    I am thinking of getting a second stax and am torn between the L700 and SR-007 MK2.  I had the SR-007 MK1 and although I liked the sound, I did not find it comfortable for long listening sessions (> 60 minutes).  It is kind of hard to know how...