You can use other audio opamps that are single channel or SOIC (surface Mount) but they will require adapters to work with the STX. Many audio grade opamps that people will suggest are surface mount and/or single channel units.

You could try IEM but since to really experience what good IEM are like your probably gonna have to spend 1000$+ (have to be customized to your ears and considering how demanding you are you'll probably have to get UE10 or better)

It's a valid conclusion to compare runners based on a race where one is half starved? That's like saying it's valid to compare an AD700 amped with a beta-22 to an AKG701 plugged into thin air.

this is getting more anticipated excitement than a new model release!!!

Looking at the list of terms for frequency ranges, I wouldn't take it as gospel, although as a rough guide for the uninitiated, it's useful.

you should also add the goldring DR150. they can usually be found from about $120-$150

More info and real pics would be nice,Also some comments on finish etc.

I was going to start a similar thread, but with general terms like 'Cans, IEMs, E2c, UE11's' with terms that we all use and throw around like that.

It stands out so much against all the other plain, black headsets everyone else uses. Plus its easier to build a mic into the HFI series than the PROline. But hey, if they wanted to buy Edition 9 headsets, we would be more than happy to sell them to them

A baby PS-1000 does sound really tempting though. I really dislike the harsh highs and sibilance in the SR series and if this HF-2 is going to have none of that, perhaps it's the perfect opportunity for me to experience the Grado sound.

I run them with my Dynalo and like the combo quite a bit. I also have SR-60s which are relegated to work pretty much. I previously had a pair of K401s which convinced me that AKG was the closest to what I was looking for.

Great... HOpe u did discuss some pros and cons of the Alessandro vs the Grados?? I guess you may be right now in the exhaustive process of werbalizing all the details..... don't stop.. we'll wait till you have the very last word discussed down in writing

since this is targeted for more beginners, 24/96 support probably isn't a big priority (unless it doesn't add much to the cost). If it adds a significant amount to the cost it's probably better to leave it out.

If you mean fred, I don't he's recommendiing any amp. It appears he's talking about his koss phones from way back when, and recom. them.

manufacturer: RAY-SAMUELS Model : Emmeline HR-2 In production? yes List price : 875$ Type of amp : solid state (AD797/OPA627 +? ) Power supply : Separate Box 25VA Number of headphone jacks : 1 output impedance : Jack type : 1/4" Inputs : 1 / 50kohm Housing material : metal Size...