Quote: Originally Posted by Kees I'd have thought of the DT880 before the K701. The K701 are different from the HD650, but not particularly brighter IMO. The Graham Slee Solo does more than ok with any pair of headphones I ever heard out of it (this includes the HD650, K701 and...

Hi. I currently have a Beresford TC-7510 Mk 6/3 DAC, feeding into a Graham Slee Solo into HD650. I wanted to try something a little brighter and detailed, so with my birthday coming up, I ordered a pair of K701's this morning. My question is, if I like them, is my GS Solo a good match for...

The cheapest place I have found is stone audio, but they seem to be not highly regarded. Does anyone know any decent places in the UK you can pick them up for a decent price?

The trouble is sourcing the cable here in the UK. What I'm asking is whether this cable in the OP would be good enough?

Rapid Electronics - OFC Starquad professional cable Would this be a good replacement for Canare Starquad?

Quote: Originally Posted by majkel I tried many combinations with two wire shielded cables and for unbalanced/RCA it is best to use just one wire for the signal, and the shield for the ground. You live the second wire alone. This way you get the lowest capacitances from signal to...

Am I right in the assumption that it is good practice to connect a shield to only one end? Say I have a twisted pair, signal and ground, soldered onto RCA phono plugs, inside a shielded cable, so I would twist and solder the shield at the end onto only one plug? Also, does it matter which end...

Quote: Originally Posted by akione Hi GM, I've made several IC's using twisted pairs of silver wire from Welcome to wires.co.uk Those look to be uninsulated - would standard heatshrink be okay to insulste it?

Hi. I'm about to delve into the world of making my own interconnects - First off I'm going to try both solid and stranded core Cat6 network cables, but I'd also like to try other coaxial cables and possibly even braids. The problem is, I don't know any sources here in the UK to buy decent wire...

Quote: Originally Posted by Earwicker I'm quite looking forward to hearing them - I'm likely to order today actually. BTW, does the lead completely detach at the cans? I'm trying to figure out whether I need an Male-Famale extension lead, or whether to just buy a long (~5m) male-male...

Quote: Originally Posted by captainbrendo You really would want an amp if you are planning on spending decent money on headphones. With so many USB DAC amps out now, why not consider one or just a cheaper amp? Then you might have enough left over to consider some better cans. Beyer...

Quote: Originally Posted by charley phogg Nice to meet you and good to hear. All hail Graham! Man, is he a magician or what? How was urs on initial startup? Same as your experience - flawless. Although I wouldn't exactly call myself an experienced audiophile, I've only heard my...

Quote: Originally Posted by slwiser There is one from Headamp.com by Justin called the GS-X. Headamp has one that is one of the most beautiful amps around but I have forgotten its name. Then there are the Samuel amp's like the B-52. For DYI there is the balance b22. On! I should not...

Quote: Originally Posted by slwiser This will be a major upgrade to your system. The Azur 840c is a very good DAC and transport. As for ICs I don't know which ones are best but I have learned by experience that they do make a difference. My new Virtual Dynamics cables have shown me...

Quote: Originally Posted by charley phogg No, mine was built after '08. Me's lovin it . I've busted my butt trying to find a flaw and as of yet haven't. I never would of thought it would sound so good right out of the gate. Next headphones are down the road a bit, but it will be...