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How many headphone amps have you OWNED?
Quote: Originally posted by Jim1961 Just 1, >>>>The Sugden HeadMaster<<<< Now i have the HEADROOM MAX Very Fine Amp- Jim1961
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The Max,Sugden HeadMaster & Grado RA-1
Quote: Originally posted by chych But, uh, stepped attenuators = better than a potentiometer in terms of sound quality... Metal Resistors (stepped attenuator)= good for sound, plastic (pot) = bad... Just get used to it! So what happened to the RA-1 anyway The RA-1,dam i all...- Jim1961
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The Max,Sugden HeadMaster & Grado RA-1
Quote: Originally posted by lextek I had the 01 Max with the regular pot and it was the nicest action of any pot I've twisted. Lextek Thanks Lextek I talked to Todd at HeadRoom & i put in a order for a Max with a regular pot,i should get it on Tues. I just don't like that...- Jim1961
- Post #22
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The Max,Sugden HeadMaster & Grado RA-1
As some of you know i just got the Max with the stepped attenuators & i don't no if something is wrong or not but when i turn the Vol. up or down i hear a little popping sound every so often ,is it suppose to do this with the stepped attenuators? Does anyone know if the Max with the stepped...- Jim1961
- Post #20
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The Max,Sugden HeadMaster & Grado RA-1
Quote: Originally posted by dhwilkin You know, joelongwood, you should set up a little headphone equipment museum in your house. And Jim, yeah I've been really busy w/ school & work, so meeting would've been difficult anyway. Maybe us NC people could have a meet after the semester...- Jim1961
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The Max,Sugden HeadMaster & Grado RA-1
Quote: Originally posted by dhwilkin Ah, Jim got himself a Max. That explains why he never did stop by my place to do an A/B. And yes, the Max does take a while to fully burn-in. At least, mine did. Hey dhwilkin, Yea sorry about not getting back in touch with you on that A/B...- Jim1961
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The Max,Sugden HeadMaster & Grado RA-1
Ok guys this is not going to be easy by no means,the Max is a very fine Amp & so is the HeadMaster so this is going to take sometime for sure. I don't no if there is anything to breaking in a Amp or not but the Max is sounding better every hour or maybe it's just me! I am new to the...- Jim1961
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The Max,Sugden HeadMaster & Grado RA-1
Just got the Max & will do a review on these Amps soon.- Jim1961
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How good are the dt250's compaired to other closed designs?
Quote: Originally posted by Tomcat Jim, that's not just your opinion, that's my opinion as well. How about a review of the Beyers after they have had some break-in? I am curious what you'll think of them when compared to your HD600 and RS-1. And your Sugden ought to drive all of...- Jim1961
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How good are the dt250's compaired to other closed designs?
Hi All, Well for what it's worth i just got the DT250-80 & DT770Pro & to me i like the 770pros alot better,to my ears they just sound better, feel better on my head,& they are built better! I am not saying that the 250-80 sounds bad because they do not sound bad at all,i just like the...- Jim1961
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Best Headphone For PC Gaming With RA-1 Amp?
Well i do know one thing for sure,when i hooked up my Headmaster with my Senn.HD-600 or Sony V6 phones to my sound card & played Nascar Racing, it sounded very & i mean VERY VERY much better than with out a amp,it was so clear, i could not beleave how much better it sounded with a amp, i don't...- Jim1961
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Best Headphone For PC Gaming With RA-1 Amp?
Ok,i just placed my order for the DT 770Pro from Todd at HeadRoom & should get them on Tuesday,i will post back next week sometime & tell everyone what i think about them! "Thanks Snufkin & everyone else for the help"- Jim1961
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Best Headphone For PC Gaming With RA-1 Amp?
Yea one more thing Snufkin,do you think the DT 770Pro will work ok with the RA-1 Amp,if so it will be the DT-770Pros for me. Thanks Snufkin- Jim1961
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Best Headphone For PC Gaming With RA-1 Amp?
I should get the RA-1 on Tuesday so i will compare the HeadMaster with the RA-1 & i will post back next week sometime! I still have not made my mind up between the DT 250-80 or the DT 770 pro! "Can Someone Please Help"- Jim1961
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Best Headphone For PC Gaming With RA-1 Amp?
What headphones dose everyone think will work the best for PC gaming,i will most likley be using the Grado RA-1 Amp! I need a good closed headphone that will work with the RA-1! Will the RA-1 Amp be ok for phones other than Grado phones? What ohm or Impedance phones should i get? I am...- Jim1961
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