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Congrats on the Moth Si2A3 with the Princess tubes. I have the Opera Cyber 30 2A3 amp to drive my HD600 and I like the 2A3 tubes a lot ! I have to say though that the 3W output of the 2A3 is not barely enough for the K1000's. The Sophia Princess would be better. I have the TJ PX-25 (equivalent...

Another excellent place with lots of headphones is the Yamagiwa store in Akihabara. The widest selection of headphones I have ever set eyes on in one store, including the R10, K1000 and Stax Omega II. Full range of Senns, Beyers, AKGs, Sony, AT, Ultrasone and others including Shures. The Etys...

Quote: Originally posted by becomethemould ...it's not the 5751 type tube causing the hum as i have a GE 5751 in the amp before and it made no noise. the stock tube, a sovtek or EI 12ax7 made noise when adjusting the volume... Dear becomethemould, I'm afraid its boils down to...

I've tried many brands of 5751 (Sylvania, RCA, Raytheon, GE) on the MG head with no issues. I do get some scratchy sound when turning volume know on some but not limited to 5751. Even some 12AX7 have them. So far, I have had 4 Sylvania gold brand 5751 and 2 black plate 3 mica Sylvania with no...

Its a new kit from Opera/Consonance and DIYHIFI supply, the same gang that brought out the Billie 300B amps. Today I went to the DIYHIFI showroom in Hong Kong hoping to get a listen but the unit was already packed for the VSAC (Vacuum State of the Art Conference) show in Seattle Oct 3-5. Once...

New SET tube headamp that can also be used for AKG K1000 http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/DI...ages/1806.html

I use my Opera Cyber 30 intergrated amp to drive my HD-600 and also my K1000. I find it to be better than my MG Head OTL and X-Cans V2 by significant margin. Although some may say its not a fair comparison given the price difference, I still find it good value as it is able to drive all my...

Quote: Originally posted by MERTON ... i just wanted to see if such a thing could be done... if it can be i will gladly pay $750 next year... Merton, You might have to put that money aside. I know of a DIY kit headamp project that is being designed (in China) and should be ready...

Quote: Originally posted by ManiacSmile ....That's why I was trying to establish a rough estimate of what to expect from RKV in terms of power into 8 and 4 ohm loads. Maybe it could easily drive some of the Sonus Faber or B&W speakers, rather then Lowther designs. ManiacSmile...

Quote: Originally posted by kuma The thing is, I don't have a 8 ohm tap on this amp. Only 4 ohm. So, I'd t hink I'll get less than 8 wpc, right? I'm not familiar with LadyDay, but meshplate 300B is a very very nice bottle. I had a Sophia 300B meshplate based amp w. 274B rectifiers...

Kuma, Actually a 300B SET could be the minimum needed. You would get 8WPC @ 8 ohm which translates to about 0.53WPC @ 120 ohm. Hence, at half power you would get about 96dB. Hence this could be enough. Hence, the reason why I am getting a LadyDay+ 300B (TJ mesh) SET kit amp built. Lets see.

Kuma, You can use the Ohm's Law calculator at this webpage: http://www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon/page2.html For tube amps, I assume a constant voltage. If assuming this, then 10W @ 4 ohm = 0.33W @ 120 ohm and 30W @ 4 ohm = 1W @ 120 ohm (More than enough for K1000). For every 3dB...

Quote: Originally posted by Jon L Can you expand on what you hear with RKV plus K1000? What kind of "signature" does RKV have and why is it still the "best" with K1000? RKV reportedly makes 2WPC, and I've tried a 2WPC 45SET with my K1000, but I don't think I have enough power for...

I was travelling in Japan and came across the STAX SR-001 Mk2 headphones at Yamagiwa store in Akihabara (a great store - has full range of STAX, Beyer, Senns, AKG, Sony, AT etc). Cost me US$200 which I thought was good value since it is a poratble in the ear headphone with its own headamp...

I agree with zeplin. I find the HD580/600 to be the most confortable. I can wear them 3-4 hours at a stretch. And most imporatnatly, they don;t make my head sweat and the velour pads are the most comfortable material IMHO

Quote: Originally posted by Dan H I'm into vintage amps to the point I probably need professional help, or a larger storage area. After reading old posts as to what is the best K1000 amp it looks like 3w is minimum? I know some have said that they need as much as ten watts. Others are...

Quote: Originally posted by squirt be carefull when plugging in the cable...be sure the letters on the cable plugs R (right) and L (left) are facing outward (away from your head) when plugging in the cable...the two metal prongs on the plug are slightly different widths and need to be...

rtsy, Its simple. Just grab the connector ends sticking out of the HD600 and carefully pull them out. It will take quite a hard pull but don't worry, its mean to be removable. Once out, then push the Cardas connector ends in.

Camera, I just checked and the store : Standard Audio and Photo Supplies, #303, Ocean Centre, Canton Road, Tshim Sha Tsui is selling the HD600 for HK$2100 and is negotiable. You should go and check it out. Regards

Camera, I bought my HD600's about 15 months ago and it costs me about HK$2300. I could not find any less than HK$2000. There's a Sennheiser shop at Ocean building (3rd floor. I can't remember the name) and they have the HD600 also. Good luck on your purchase

Andy, Yes, I bought my Cyber 30 Signature from DIYHifi Supply. Brian Cherry is a good guy to deal with and he is now building for me the Billie 300B (new version) I also have the Telefunken 12AX7 smooth plate but I found the Sylvania 5751 3 Mica black plate has better bass and more...

Andy, I agree with you that HK is not conducive to Head-fi. I bought my HD600 in HK at one of the stores in Time Square. Price was reasonable (abut HK$2000). I bougt the AKG K1000 from Headroom. Its still the best price (other than Meir Audio) that I can find. I too would like to find the...

Quote: Originally posted by andy2667 Hello Jazprezzo, I live in Hong Kong. Where can you uy this amp? At what prize? How do it compare with the Cyber 30. I am now using a Cyber 30 and is very pleased wit it. It is already better than my MG-head (original version) and is also being used...

No, I don't think he has anything on vinyl as yet as this is his first album. You can check out his website at: http://www.michaelbuble.com