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advice re: rega apollo vs. saturn
im thinking of upgrading from my current redbook player, an ah! njoe tjoeb 4000. it's got all the upgrades, including the upsampler, and some nice nos tubes. i have no real issues with it, other than the "bug", to, em, move on. so i have my eyes on both the rega apollo and saturn. i have a few...- sberger
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PPX3 connection question
How do people hook up their headphone amps? i just bought a new preamp, and it only has one output, which i use normally to connect it to my stereo amp. which means when i want to use the ppx3, i have to switch ic's. is their an easier solution that i'm missing. would appreciate the help. thanks.- sberger
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Dumb Comply's question
I just got some of the standard size to use with my e500's. My initial opinion is that while they certainly are more comfortable than the modded flanges that ive been using, they don't feel like they're sealing properly. do folks who use these crush them up like foamies before sticking them in...- sberger
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Xenos Rep-Oha with K271s
I'm wondering if the amp would be a good match for the headphones, or if I should go with something different. This is for a portable setup. Thanks.- sberger
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portable headphones rec's please
I just bought a new amp (Xenos OHA-REP) and Jen Wire Cryo Dock to use with my Ipod. I am presently using Sen PX-200's for headphones, but would like recommendations as to other phones that folks here think might be better. This is strictly for portable use(I use Senn 650's at home with a Single...- sberger
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no sound from amp?
i know there must be something dumb that i'm doing, but i can't figure it out. this morning, i had a very nice vinyl listening session using my ppx3 and senn 650's. well, decided i wanted to hear the new stooges funhouse cd reissue. so i disconnected my vinyl rig, and plugged my cd player (an...- sberger
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sr 325 replacement?
not that i don't like 'em...i do. and now that im the proud owner of a single power ppx3, it seems that the notorious 325 brightness issue is even less of an issue. but because i'm curious, what other cans would be recommended that might possibly be a better match for me? a little backround...- sberger
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using a ss headamp with tube pre
i posted yesterday about my interest in replacing my cosmic with a tube headamp. i'm using grado sr-325's and therefore am concerned that a tube amp may not be the right way to go. now im wondering if going with a good amp like the gilmore light or v2se and using it with my bottlehead foreplay...- sberger
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cosmic vs. single power ppx3
ive been using headroom's cosmic(the non reference version) off and on for a couple of years now. for various reasons, i'll probably have to start listening a lot more to headphones than in the past. i use the cosmic with grado sr-325's, and run it through a bottlehead foreplay tube pre. my...- sberger
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e3c good news bad news
ups delivered my e3c's today to me at work. i had ordered them 2 day air and they were scheduled for tuesday. unfortunately(never thought i'd be saying this) i had the day off so i won't be able to get them until monday. oh well, guess i'll be one of the few folks who will actually want to go...- sberger
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sony d-fj787
because i'll be doing a lot of traveling soon, i like the idea of owning this combo player. i understand that the remote is also the tuner for radio and tv, and i assume this is plugged into the line out, which means that if i want to use an amp(which i would since im using etys) i would have to...- sberger
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connection help
i just started using sr325's, and love them. but i want to make sure i've got the connections right when i use em at home. i have been running the interconnect from my amp's tape out to my cosmic in, except when i play vinyl. then i run the interconnect out from my phonostage. my question is...- sberger
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i did it!!
took the big plunge and bought the cosmic today. will be arriving tomorrow just in time for me to take to denver for a weeklong business trip. YEEHAW!! i've been using a tah 4.5v both on the commute and through my rig at home, and really liking it, but i can't even begin to fathom what this baby...- sberger
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what's enough???
i'd like to upgrade my rig, and go from using only portable to something that would enhance my home unit also....i currently use a ta 4.5v with ety 4s. in additional to my pcdp, i have a philips cde936 and a yamaha 595 amp. im thinking either the supreme or cosmic. i'd like to get the cosmic...- sberger
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supreme or cosmic??
So shortly I should have $500-$1000 to spend on an amp upgrade. I presently have the TA 4.5V, which I use on the go with a ej-925. I have an ok system at home (Yamaha dolby digital receiver, Phillips 5cd carousel, Panasonic DVD(low end) player, Boston Acoustic speakers. Because of family life et...- sberger
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