You were asking about K7XX, which I said was not nearly as good as the HD800. I also said that I'd much rather have K702 than the HD800. You asked me more questions that made no sense, and I ended our conversation. FWIW, K7XX is not rated Class-A. I don't think it's rated at all, actually. At...

We don't agree. I never said such a thing and will no longer respond to your posts. Nor do I know who "he" is. You're taking this thread way off-topic solely for the possibility of landing a shot. Pathetic, really.

I don't understand why you feel the need to insult me. Actually, I own a real audio system that's situated in a treated, dedicated room fed from its own subpanel. BTW, Stereophile - the premier audio publication, the real kind - ranks HD600/650, K701/2 along with HD800, LCD-whatever, the...

Defend the product all you want. Sounds like you really want to believe. It's certainly your right. Just understand that attacking me won't change the product's topology. Seeing how you think a little wallwart makes for a proper PSU for amp/DAC, there really isn't anything else to discuss. Good...

Thanks very much. I'll start reading.

As you were discussing an over-bright sound, which is what I replied to, clearly you're not hearing what these cans can do. As long as you're happy....

AFAIK, in desk mode it uses a small wallwart. Still, not a real PSU. Not even close. If you want to learn about power supplies in digital gear, there's always the 'net. I'm not about to write a novel. Just because all portable devices use USB power, it doesn't men that a component which in its...

This is how I see the product: MD is likely making 40 points on each unit - standard industry markup. IOW, it's a $300 amp/DAC. Given the typical manufacturing model, the MSRP is 4-5 times the parts cost. At best, there's ~$125 of parts in the component, a good deal of it accounting for the...

I don't understand; how is this company taking advantage of you, when there's no law that says you have to buy the product? :confused:

They can indeed sound overly bright with a mediocre amplifier/ DAC/source material. In spite of their relatively low price, DT990s are not easy to drive and prefer the best associated equipment one can offer. Then, they don't sound overly bright, but extended, dynamic, clear, and detailed. Good...

It's not a secret that I really don't care for the Schiit gear that I've had in my system. When I first received my Modi, I was very impressed with its appearance; it didn't look out of place in a dedicated room, high-performance system. Then I heard it. Absolutely dreadful sound as it sat next...

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I really liked the HD600 in conjunction with a well-tubed LDIII. Now that I've upgraded most of my amplifiers, they're just not used. Can't find a reason, so I always reach for the AKGs. They're more transparent, more resolving, and are more fun to listen with. I like the HD650, too, and often...

That's an excellent explanation. I think I'll start looking at the tubes with micanol bases more seriously, if only for the possibility of lessened microphonics and greater RF rejection.

I'm going to list the Beyers and my HD600 in the next few days. If you can, hold on to your K712 for a week or so. I just may buy them from you. It's kinda funny in an unfunny way; here I am trying to pair down my headphones (really bad pun intended), but not a single thought about reducing...

I'm actually selling my DT880/600, because I simply don't use them. Not since getting the K7XX, now that you mention it.

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Wish I knew the transformers to recommend. For a turntable, sure. It's been a fairly uneventful audio day. The Woo is sounding pretty decent now, as the tubes got sorted and the buzz is gone. Not an Elise, but quite enjoyable. I mostly used the DV with a 7AF7 driver and an extra tall, triple...

The bass gets better after extended burnin and likes an amplifier with a lot of control. Generally, though, I agree. The resolution is a notch lower, and the soundfield is less expansive than K701/2. Bass modded K702 are my favorite headphones; the K7XX are a step below. They're very good for...

FWIW, I'll be listing my DT880/600 (along with HD600) in the classifieds this week. Just need to take some pics. If anyone is interested, please feel free to PM.

Simple answer, you need to go listen and see which you prefer.

I use a Niles switch box with my amps, which I'd really like to upgrade one of these days. For now, it doesn't seem to leave much of a sonic mark. It sits way in the back of an Oppo105, on a lower shelf, so it's essentially invisible. As you can see, the Niles comes with a round knob. Plastic...

To say that I'm more than curious would be an understatement. Hopefully, in a month or so. Once it starts snowing and I'm forced into boring cars. Now I'm taking advantage, or trying to, of every day. We get a lot of snow, which comes with layers of highly corrosive salt courtesy of the city...

Is that the same reason why the newer 6BQ7A were joined by other designation on its box? I recall something similar about the 5AS4-A that later included a slash-delineated 5U4G to indicated a substitution option. As a side note, I scored my first 5AS4-A in the big $7.50 trio purchase. Kinda...

I'm familiar with the REL line and recommended a product in the OP's price range. The only conclusion I stated is that your recommendation costs more than twice as much as he's looking to spend. Agreed. When the OP can spend $4K and not $1500-$2000 the topic can be revisited.