. . . since the VHP-1 is such a nice amp. I broke the power jack on mine and sent it in to CI Audio for repair and a complete checkup and couldn't bear to be without a headphone amp, hence the timing on my VHP-2 purchase. I'm closer to a tin ear than a golden ear so I don't articulate the...

Rare Bird, I've had the VHP-1 for a few years and based on my research, particularly the comments here on Head-Fi by greggf (thanks, greggf!!), I upgraded to the VHP-2. My impressions are similar to other Head-Fiers, i.e., more revealing than the VHP-1 and neutral to very slightly warm (BTW, the...

You're so right, wallijonn. I've been using the Grado extension cord with the dt880, but will probably get some type of upgrade one of these days. BTW, I've been in and out of tubes over the years, and I'm currently on the outside looking in (or on the inside looking out, one can never be sure)...

I've had a similar experience as JaZZ. I bought these instead of the Sony 3000 on the recommendation of fellow member joelongwood (not a reflection on the Sony but because joe thought I'd prefer the Beyer with my Sugden amp). In my message to joe about my initial impressions, I wrote that the...

Bostonears, if you do want to contact Stanalog, here's how: George Stanwick, Stanalog Audio Import stanalog@mybizz.net tel 518 8433070 Best of luck, Adam

Geez, Bostonears, your rant really put things in perspective for me. In my system, the Headmaster remote's control of my Marantz sacd/cd player is a fantastic (and unexpected) bonus because my Marantz has no variable output. I almost feel guilty for loving my Headmaster remote after reading your...

I'm very sorry to hear about your plight. By all means, get a second opinion, preferably from a specialist in another city. You suffered an unexpected result, your ear is blamed, and you suffered a severed nerve? There are some key catchwords: "UNEXPECTED amount of internal damage, that SOMEHOW...