I need advice on the differences between the 5000 and the 7000.  I've read some opinions that state the 5000 is superior.  Are the 7000's worth the extra money?

India Arie-Ready for Love   great vocals great rercording

I agree I have the Chesky sampler and one of my favorite demo songs for clarity /female vocals is Rebecca Pidgeon-Spanish Harlem.

El Macho-Mark Knopfler Mission Bell-Stan Ridgway Drop the World-Lil Wayne   I got a long list if your interested!

With Senn 600 what volume setting do you need to go for max volume with no distortion? I heard with the Stepdance 3 O'Clock position was common.

Skylab I've been following your thread and your conclusion is that the Lisa L3 is your new reference portable amp supplanting the Stepdance but I don't think you explained which of the two is more powerful for hard to drive phones.  Your reply would really be appreciated since I am ready to...

I'm seriously considering the SR 71a for my Senn.HD650s.  Did you consider the Meir Stepdance before your purchase?

King Styles -Which Denons?  I can't decide D-5000 or D-7000.  I've read in some posts that the D-5000 out performs the 7000.

Thanks that's the kind of post I'm looking for.  I have that CD(Morph the Cat) but now I'm going to go back and really listen to the bass quality.     One of my favorites for Bass quality is El Macho by Mark Knopfler.

Best Genesis Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 1975,Jethro Tull Thick as a Brick 1972,Passsion Play 1973 Yes Tales from Topagraphic Oceans 1973 Terry Bozzio Drum Clinic 2007,ELP Brain Salad Surgery 1973

Kate Bush Tori Amos Norah Jones Rebecca Pidgeon

Thanks for the replies so far!  Many great leads I'll check out.  I can't afford SACD or DVD audio at this time.   I agree with Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms-a sonic masterpiece!  Is the remastered copy any better than the original?   Keep the lists coming-I'll submit my list soon I'm...

Thanks for the replies so far but no one has mentioned The RSA SR71A -How does it compare with Stepdance?  Is Lisa3 available yet?

Want most power for Sennheiser HD650.  Future purchase will probably be Denon D-5000,Tesla T1,LCD-2.  I have narrowed it down to Headstage Arrow,RSA 71A,Lisa 3{L3},and Stepdance.  Battery life or size, is not a factor or price. I'm looking for highest sound quality and power to drive future high...

What CDs do you consider the best sounding to  show off your highest end gear?  Also best headphone CDs.  Red Book only no SACD or DVD audio.   Also list any stand out re-mastered CDs.