The only 2 amps I've heard which does the AKG501 justice is the Corda and Gilmore. Specifically the Corda PreHead, HA-2 and Gilmore all versions including the lite. Creek, Meta42 those are a no go. I've not heard others like the Emmerline or Headroom MAX so I can't comment on those.

Quote: Originally posted by minya Hi folks, I believe I'll be upgrading my DAC soon. I'm looking at a pricerange of about $750, give or take a couple hundred. I'm a fan of highly detailed, neutral sound. "Warmth" and "tube lushness" aren't my gig. What are my choices? Does anyone...

For $30 and "virtually brand new" you lose nothing. I suspect it may be the lower end to the CD9xx series including the legendary and very popular back then CD960. I believe Philips players back then are known to be very musical but does not challenge todays cd players for their resolution...

Quote: Originally posted by mcgino As for energy sources, the sun still exists. Just have to get past the clouds. Yep. That part always bug me. Why can't the machines just get past the clouds and get back their original energy source. Then they do not need humans and are free...

In the beginning there was Man. He created the machines. He imbued them with AI and makes them into his likeness. In other words they are his children. Like I said if you treat the machines not as machine per se but something with a soul (thus the significance of the robot trial in the 2nd...

I've seen Revolutions and I like it. Reloaded was so so. I even liked the ending to Revolutions. It makes sense. To those where it didn't I suggest you look at the Animatrix cartoons "The Second Renaissance Part 1" and "The Second Renaissance Part 2". You will then realise that the ending makes...

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Quote: Originally posted by stryker Someone posted one in the "for sale" forum and, in that post, stated that it blows away the meta42. Well, can anyone qualify this or offer any other points of view? Do tell. FWIW I have a HeadSave Ultra. IMO the Lite is the better amp especially...

Quote: Originally posted by gpalmer I'm hoping that it fits nicely into my case. I don't care about weight, I'm already carrying a laptop and the portable case so with some discs and the Gilmore V2 my hands are pretty full! I get a lot of comments along the lines of "I see you brought...

Quote: Originally posted by gpalmer Justin thinks the Gilmore Lite will be indistinguishable from the V2 with the portable, and it will be much better to carry, so I'm really looking forward to trying it out! Actually with the Elpac it is even less portable than the V2. That is one...

Quote: Originally posted by gpalmer I heard these started shipping on Tuesday, has anyone gotten theirs yet? Got ours on Thurs Sep 4th and we are not even in the US.

Quote: Originally posted by bdjuf well my original question is: can it ruin the headphones and the quality of the music? (I have HD600) but damn, these articles are scaring me bigtime! I have my headphones on a good 6-10 hours a day, pretty loud, but not very loud Be careful...

Quote: Originally posted by carlo Masz, Sugden's headphone and preamp outs share the same circuit, anything done to one is done to the other. (coho - I suggest you get a used unit simply because its cheaper and if you decide to have it modified you'll have a warranty.) So it...

Do the mods affect the character of the Sugden preamp section as well?

Quote: Originally posted by elrod-tom 4) This amp is not the greatest in combination with the AKG K501. As some have said, this headphone (though one of my favorites) is a bit lacking in bass response. The PreHead is, IMHO, very strong in the upper end. I'm thinking that it's TOO strong...

Quote: Originally posted by jwsisme Does the Corda HA-1 MKII only do 0ohms? I don't quite fully understand the "ohm" thing... I am curious if the Corda HA-1 MKII won't work well with the AKG501's, since they are rated at 120ohms. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks, James If it...

Quote: Originally posted by Duncan Wow... a thread from a time when I wasn't even a member... ...I didn't think such a thing could exist Wow Duncan we both registered in Jun 2001 and now look at us. You have 4900++ posts, became a moderator AND a headphoneus supremeus and I'm...

Quote: Originally posted by ekwinix I guess I'm really just looking for a change. I have Grado SR80s, and I feel as if i need a change. The 580s are great, its just that I want to increase their performance in that area. So what amp would you guys recommend if my listening was...

Ha ha the Grados are the total opposite of the Senns when it comes to comfort. Stretch the band and bear with the pain. With sufficient "break-in" on your head you won't even feel like the Grado is on your head. Be patient. It took a long time before I got used to mine. Physically I mean. But...

For the money, they are great headphones. Makes a very good beginner headphone. One you can live with it for a very long time. Now enjoy the music and stop reading head-fi. Otherwise you'll never be satisfied.

Quote: Originally posted by Solude No the best classical is recorded in a studio one instrument at a time. You can't be serious right? Remind me never to attend THAT concert anytime soon. I think it would be devoid of any musicality or emotion. Accuracy, hifi, maybe. But who wants...

Quote: Originally posted by Geek Solude, I'm glad you're enjoying the 880s. I have had the exact opposite impressions of the HD600s that you have, however. Assuming a proper setup for the HD600s (class A amp / player), low-level reproduction is eerily natural. Of course, it does...

Quote: Originally posted by DeBilbao After all, upgradeitis is not so bad, you only have to know about the healthy pace that must be taken with it. Healthy pace? No such sentence here. I suggest you stop where you are or your wallet is going to be very sorry. Damn. I...

Quote: Originally posted by sTaTIx Don't forget to mention that it happens the other way around, too. If you start listening to your Grados more, and then after a while you switch back to the Senns, you'll probably find the Senns messed up again. It's all relativity and ear conditioning...

Yes yes. I had the exact same impressions. When I first got the Senn HD600 I also thought they were veiled and distant. My Grados SR80 were so much more exciting and had a powerful presence. I mean what the hell was I thinking getting the Senns?! However after living with them for awhile and...