No way to know unless it's opened up and looked at by a tech who can service/repair/upgrade the amp. I listen to a PPX3 SLAM and an MPX3 each week, although not for long hours or days at a time. Seems like they were less susceptible, but not immune to problems. Earlier/simpler amps were for the...

  I did the same. Just got em today. They are a nice compliment to the Denon's, as I have had D5000 for years now. Comparing them side by side (with the D5000), the mids are a little more forward (which I like), and the sub-bass isnt quite as low, or the high's quite as high. I know it's a...

Well said. I think I just need to accept that I'm too slow on the hunt, and give everyone the benefit of the doubt. I have gotten "lucky" a few times. Supply and demand is also a factor at play.

Don't get me wrong. I've been in the position of not being able to pay for something right away myself. I actually was stuck on the tarmac at DFW for a few hours and trying to pay for something at the same time with Paypal on my phone. Not fun. But the norm around here now is "grab first, and...

Well, the forum rules explicitly prohibit "flipping". It's pretty obvious that there are folks on here with the sole intent of becoming a "middle man" by buying up good deals in order to turn a quick profit. I don't even want to get started on that topic... 

Thanks for the response. I've been on here 6 years and I don't remember it always being like this. You highlighted another problem. It's bad enough that gear is "locked up" by folks without the funds to pay for them. But it's almost worse to be told something is "pending" by a seller, and then...

I have lost out on so many deals around here because the items in question sell 5 minutes after they get posted. In every single case it's because things are "sold pending funds". And in almost every case, it takes the seller a day or so to receive said funds. I have bought and sold on plenty of...

Quote: Originally Posted by JorgeC That being said, we're having a fairly hard time choosing between the DENON D5000 & D7000 models with most of the HR staff leaning slightly towards the uber-expensive D7000 model currently! This will keep some interested buyers like myself on...

Quote: Originally Posted by agreenspan I have read some of the warnings about singlepower and their customer service issues, but that seems to be in the past (I hope). Anyway, this amp is a demo that is already existing - no need to wait. He's going to send it out on Tuesday by priority...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aura Used Singlepower PPX3 or MPX3. I second this recommendation if a SLAM. My D5000 sound so good on my PPX3 SLAM, its really amazing... The 5687 tubes drive them well.

I had the the D2000 for about 9 mos and loved them. I got the D5000 and sold my D2000, as I have no need for 2 sets of similar sounding phones. I haven't modded the D5000 and really have no intention to. They are fine the way they are IMHO. They are everything the D2000 is, but just a little...

Best valued phones available IMHO! I loved the D2000 so much, that I had to buy the D5000 to see what all the fuss was about... Sure glad I did!

Tough call... I would go with the D5000 unless you are spoiled on open phones (so you can hear things like the phone, doorbell, kids, wife, etc), in which case I'd get the RS-1. The D5000 will have a slightly wider soundstage and a little stronger low-bass as well. I listen to to both...

Quote: Originally Posted by Skylab They are currently VERY cheap at Antique Electronic Supply - on sale for $3.35 each, NOS! They are also available at Welcome to TubeDepot.com! for $7.95 each. Anyone know the brand that AES is selling here? Looking to add a couple to my stash...

Quote: Originally Posted by DefectiveAudioComponent Let me guess... the cashback program is US only? Don't know... Just that it was through Microsoft Live, Paypal, and Ebay, and its dead at the moment. Experience has taught me that these types of deals are sometimes more...

Got me one earlier! Now, after a long wait and order cancel from Provantage, my wait wont be much longer. This is the best price around after cash back. $350 is 50% off of the list price and cheaper than any used ones are going for... Awesome deal, coolchu001. There is so much going on at...

3 weeks... Try over 2 mos. Today they told me 8/21, so those who keep being told this week are getting the "old story" that they were using a couple of weeks ago. I'm canceling my order for D5000, as they have had my money since 5/14, and I'm not in the business of financing companies. I...

Whats the deal with the Denon headphone supply and demand? Company can't keep up? I ordered a pair of D5000 from Provantage on 5/14. After an RMA and frequently changing ship dates, I was told today that they wont be available until at least 8/21 (yet another month). Anybody have an inside...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cousin Patty I miss my RS-1/PPX3 SLAM combo SO much... I'll enjoy mine for you then....

Likely the battery... check with Justin. Some other folks around here have had similar issues but got them fixed by Headamp.

I can 2nd the Singlepower recommendation for a tube amp. I bought a used PPX3 SLAM here on the forum a few months ago and listen to my RS-1 on it for several hours a day. Really nice combination. You should also consider a mapletree audio ear+ (i.e. MAD ear+), as lots of folks around here...

Quote: Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT Does anyone know low and high gain settings? I couldn't find definite information. Damn good question. The manual states the following: "GAIN - The gain switch sets the maximum amplication for the headphone amp. Use “high gain” (up) for...

Justin, Add me to the list... All Silver/Clear w/ DAC & 1ft USB cable

EAC -> FLAC (lossless) or LAME (for the occasional MP3).

I sure hope its not 7/21. I bought (and paid) for a pair of D5000 from them on 5/14. A couple of days later I received them, but I noticed a driver match issue right off the bat. So, I RMA'd them, and have been in the "queue" ever since. So, waiting two months for a functioning pair of "quality"...