As an absolute favorite, Arthur also gets my vote.

The 72T didn't have HDCD capabilities, although it was available as an expensive upgrade. Not sure about the 73, but it is the successor to the 72.

For me? It was really around 140-150 hours before they started to really blossom. After that, I didn't notice much change. To be honest, I was surprised. I was kind of new or trying out headphones again and was questioning whether speakers and/or headphones really changed their sonic...

Quote: Nice...too much bass -> crap - confused sound...nothing sounds right -> hmmm...maybe i'll hang on to these -> Ok bass is completely gone -> Detail and midrange are bloody incredible -> bass is back!! but not as prominent as before -> unbelievable balance...simply superb!! That...

I'd say the Grado 225's would be an excellent choice for the type music you listen to. And, you can get them for under $200 with shipping included. Still, if you really like the Bose, keep 'em, but I'd at least try to audition other headphones if you're still within a window of opportunity to...

Congratulations. The Senns are a very fine pair of headphones. They do definitely benefit from a dedicated amp.

Quote: Originally Posted by audiomortis am I the only one wondering if you have other daughters to date? LOL. Date 'em. You'd be a welcome addition. Plus, you already have headphones. Maybe for Christmas, you'd get a tube amp.

Quote: Originally Posted by appar111 How much did you get them for? And did you get flats, or do they sound this good with the bowls? I bought them from Audio Advisor for $195 with free shipping, which, I guess, is about the norm as far as pricing. They have the bowls on them...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jahn Welcome to the wonderful world of Grado! Another Senn traitor is always refreshing! Senns might be good for classical, but when you want to rock out (or even prog rock out) Grados are the way to go, as you've heard for yourself. The SR225 is indeed a fun...

Wow!!! You have a great memory. Yes, I waited a couple of days to see if they'd break up, but no such luck, so I had to buy my own pair. These phones are fun!!! On my Senns, I sometimes get over analytical about the sound. These I just plop on and enjoy.

Never intended to get a new set of phones. Usually listen to classical and my Perreaux/Senn 650's have more than brought me great pleasure in this regard. But......................... You see, my daughter's boyfriend wanted some headphones. Instead of his buying the $30 pair he thought would...

I'd guess over 2,000 with another 500 or so vinyl discs, but I'm not going to count them. I've been collecting a long time though. Bet Dark Angel puts my number to shame.

Saxphile, That Barbirolli is my favorite No. 6 as well. The Gielen stands right up there imo. Both allow the emotions to flow, but never let the work lose focus or cohesiveness. We must both have excellent taste.

Well, I just purchased the Grado 225's for my daughter to give to her boyfriend for Christmas this year. The reasons are: 1. She was going to give him a $30 pair. As he's a pretty serious musician and listens to music all the time, I thought a better pair would be more justified. 2. He...

DA, You da man!!! Just canceled Amazon and ordered Tower. I feel a whole lot better about it. And, I can't wait!!!

Some have gone so far as to say it is the finest Mahler recording yet period, so I too had to see what all the commotion was about. But, it was a pricey CD, at least at Amazon where I bought it.

Well, toss another recommendation in for me. I received my third Bruckner No. 9 today, with Kubelikat the helm and it is wondrous. My previous two, Giulini and Jochum are both highly considered, but this version is a marvel. Slightly laid back, it is transcendental in the way it handles shifts...

Anasazi, I can only comment on the two No. 5's I own, Sinopoli on DG and Celibidache on EMI. This was my first Celibiache recording of Bruckner and it almost turned me off to ever getting him again. It is way too slow and I like my Bruckner slow with certain pieces. Thankfully, others had...

Classical, mostly...with some rock, bluegrass, jazz, blues, and folk in there too.

I currently have Strauss on three or so CD's. Surprisingly, I started a similar thread on another board last week. I was sick and in the process of falling asleep with my radio on a classical station when Kempe conducting Strauss's tone poem, Don Quixote, came on. It was wonderful. I really...

By the way, I listened at 23:00 of my BP and there is no drum sounding on my copy, at least where I thought it would be.

For Mahler's No. 6, my favorite two are Gielen and Barbirolli with NPO. Both hold a tight rein structurally. Barbirolli is coupled with a nice Strauss Ein Heldenleben. I think you're going to like it.

Here's a good one. Link

Perahia stands right up there, but, if you can, try to get a hold of the Casadesus/Szell/Cleveland. They are, imo, absolutely superb. Moravec is also very good.

Amadeuswus, That is simply a great story, especially how Ormandy stood up for the members of the orchestra. He and the Philadelphia were excellent Sibelians. Thanks for sharing.