The HD51 is quite old, nobody really knows about it, and $380 isn' t REALLY a steal... leave it, and be happy with the CORDA.

With my CD3Ks I use the following settings on the Prehead MkII: - Zero Ohm output (well, haven't really tried the 120 Ohms) - Low crossfeed (MUCH better for long listening sessions, although it does detract a little from detail and bass, but this is known as a psycho-acustical effect and has...

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CD3K for life!!!!!!!!!!! Bought them 2 years ago and never looked back.... amazing cans!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Ferbose Nice review. Thanks! This was my first one. Writing reviews is fun, but very time consuming also... Quote: Originally Posted by Ferbose How about lisitng the street price of each player so the reader can get a better perspective of...

Last weekend I had the chance to compare these three CDPs for about 2 hours at my local hi-fi store. This is what I found out.... Background I currently (since about 1 1/2 years) have a NAD C542 at home, which I am listening to with by beloved, now "classic" Sony MDR-CD3000 through a Meier...

Quote: Originally Posted by Brunoski909 I'm looking to spend absolutely no more than $500, and price is a pretty important factor. Can't you guys read?? It's always the same: someone asks for a recommendation in a certain price range, and then it starts: ... hey if you only pay...

Quote: Originally Posted by saint.panda Jan is always very humble about the differences/improvements between his amps. When I asked him about a Prehead MKI / HA-2 MKI comparison, he used to tell me that unless I need the preamp capabilities, the HA-2 is just as good as the Prehead. Well...

Hi, you can find TONS of pics (even high-res PO*N ) here: http://scf.usc.edu/~alconcel/CD3K.html This is IMO the most complete CD3000 collection available - you can also find a PDF of the original service manual, among other gems by dedicated CD3K maniacs like Sovkiller.... Cheers...

Quote: Originally Posted by EdipisReks how did your CD3k's die? one thing i'm concerned about is the fact that they do feel rather cheap for $400 cans. I have to disagree. Sure, they are no Beyers. But I think they are pretty sturdy built, and I had the impression that e.g. the...

Quote: Originally Posted by lan Unfortunately jpelg couldn't be there and Sovkiller's car broke down. Do not worry jpelg, you didn't miss much with the Qualias. Sovkiller maybe next time. So no Rudistor RP33 at the meet? And I hoped for some more impressions from more...

Uhhhh.... this is going to be very hard to explain in short terms, especially with my very limited knowledge of the English language ... Anyway, I'll try: 1.) The power supply is very important for any amp. This is simply because there are electronical parts inside the amp, which operate with...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.Vencman I am looking at the CORDA HA-1 MkII and CORDA HA-2 from Jan's site. I have a cheap CD player that does not cost more than $200(!) Is it worth getting the more expensive amp? Is this just too much money I am spending on an amp and will not hear the...

Quote: Originally Posted by boltaction Hello headphone nuts. I am a 21 year old student with really good hearing, which is unusual as I ask people to repeat themselves all the time. Let me explain: I went to the ear doctor for lack of a better word and found my hearing is in the top one...

Quote: Originally Posted by gsferrari You havent seen me?? Sure, or isn't that you in your avatar?? Because my avatar, it's me