Thank you, Sasaki, for the obvious effort you put into bringing us this detailed report. I know this product will interest many Head-Fi members, though it is more than a little pricey for a portable dad/amp, IMHO. Thanks again. - JT 

I have the 507 and don't think it is bright, though you are right: that is what most posters say. You'd probably be better off posting this in the High-End forum under the Stax III thread. Good luck.

I'm in. Sent registration via PayPal. Thanks for organizing.

  No crap! My feelings exactly. My HD-800 has given me immense joy, but c'mon, manufacturers, must you squeeze extra profit out of your customers at every possible opportunity? By comparison, look at what Audeze includes with their headphones. Sennheiser is not alone in this, to be sure, but...

At the LA Headphone Meet last July, this was the only HP I heard that literally seemed magical, took my breath away (on Justin's BHSE). I liked other things very much (e.g., SR-007 Mk. 1; HD-800), but the 009 was mind-boggling. Good for you; happy for you. :-)

Quote:   Thank you, and yes, I got to hear both the O2 (finally!) and the 009, so I was a happy camper in Stax land. I would have liked to hear a LNS, also--maybe next time. 

Quote:   +1 Great sound from this combo.

Like many others, my first headphone meet. I met Tyll and Craig (EC) and Justin (Headamp) and Donald North and Mike Moffat (Schiit) and so many others. I will shortly post listening impressions of some truly remarkable gear. I really wanted to meet N3rdling but never quite managed to find him at...

3X0: Did you get the black one that's shown in the For Sale here, in Europe? Thanks, Jeffrey Quote:

Done 

No, Frank, you don't need to ask. I spoke imprecisely. I meant that they ask for one on the site. No problem.    As indicated in our prior conversation, I will probably have to miss on account of my 87-year old mother's birthday on 8/11/13. I am going to buy a ticket, however, to support...

Is there a coupon code we should use? One is requested. 

Oh boy, another multi-kilobuck escalation in the HP community. I wonder when Michael Fremer will order his. 

Frank: Recall that I responded directly to your PM. I happy to register and support the meet by buying a ticket. I may have to be there in spirit only, due to the family issues. I didn't notice a link to purchase yet, so I'll go back into this thread  via the "Meets" section and look for it. ...

Quote:   What he said. 

John: I always enjoy your reviews. You have a very nice writing style: clean accessible, not too wordy yet plenty of color and detail. I also appreciate the balanced, even-handed manner you bring to subjective reviewing. Thanks for another fine effort.  Jeffrey

Completed my registration for the meet, + sent a $25.00 donation to help the cause. See you there.  Jeffrey

Quote:   Quote:   Too much! Read the text in both quotes and notice the usernames. Way to harmonize, fellows.

You made this up, right? 2x 25cm Van Damme Tour Grade Classic XKE Starquad microphone cable with nickel/silver-Neutrik XLR plugs   Quote:

Quote:   Solude & Hero: Thanks, Guys. I forgot to mention that my #1 headphone right now is the HD-800.  Those are good ideas.