I want to send my D5000's in to Denon to get the cable replaced. It takes a lot of jiggling and squeezing on the end to get both channels to produce sound, otherwise it's just the right driver. On their support site you have to fill out a form with various information like the serial number...

It's my only amp so I have nothing to compare it to.. except for the 0404 USB's onboard headphone amp which is pretty abysmal. but I would describe it as a limited soundstage, but great well-defined punchy bass, and smooth non-sibilant highs. The DAC on the EF2 is slightly thinner and less...

I would say you're leaning in the right direction. I have a very similar setup and for $200 the EF2 can't be beat as a DAC/amp combo. The DAC is a little thinner than my 0404 USB but the difference is almost negligible and especially after burn-in, the EF2's amp has great warm tubey synergy with...

Quote: Originally Posted by EvilSoundGuy 7 I just bought a pair of Senn HD650's and I was wondering what people thought about pairing them with this amp? Thanks. HD650 has a nice, warm signature through the EF2. Soundstage is somewhat limited but the tone is very relaxing for...

Has anyone paired the 8.35 D (or any similar German Maestros) up with a Woo Audio 6 or a Darkvoice 3322? I'm in the market for an amp upgrade from my HiFiMan EF2 and was wondering how they synergize. Looking for a wwaaarrrrmmmm tubey sound which would power a 8.35 D and my HD650's well.

GMP 8.35 D Monitors seem to fit your description

Not to just troll your thread and leave, here's some info on the Lucas: Sennheiser lucas headphones - Home Theater Systems - Electronics and Forum - HomeTheaterShack

Should probably be in the computer audio forum...

For a budget of $100, the only recommendation I'd make is the Alessandro MS-1. It was my entry into the "audiophile" market and if I didn't loan them out (they broke in a friend's possession..) I'd still be in love with them. Very eargasmic for the money!

Which DT880 are you looking at? The 600 ohm?

Quote: Originally Posted by Drubbing Oh, way to go. Why don't you just jump in and recommend an audiophile level headphone that is a pig to drive? Yeah, really helpful; you seen the sources he's working with here? Oh, I get it. You just wanted to big note your own reviews...

I'm using a HiFiMan EF2. HD650 is becoming more and more attractive. Again, I want to compliment the GMP 8.35 D's upfront, punchy, accurate qualities with something that will put the music "around" me rather than "on" me.

Thanks for the opinions guys. oqvist: I am definitely curious about changing the pads on the 8.35 monitors, but I think I remember some reports that the bass drops out a little - maybe I'm a budding basshead but I don't know if I could part with any of the 8.35 D's bass. I even want more at...

any good dynamic options I could plug right into my own setup (sig updated with noob equipment)? not sure if I'm ready to take the electrostatics plunge yet..

Cool! Thanks, I'll check it out.