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    Calling All "Vintage" Integrated/Receiver Owners

    +1 kid vic. I can't get enough of my HE-500's on the pioneer amps and receivers I have. Think I favor them most off the SX780 for sound even though I know the SA8800 is a better amp. I had a play around making the speaker tap box they sell for the HE-6 and in the end managed to find one. I tired...
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    Calling All "Vintage" Integrated/Receiver Owners

    I've got the 7100 which I fully recapped a few years back. Great dependable unit but for me it lacks the visual drama of a receiver (I have a SX780) or my later SA8800. Still I don't think I would ever sell it unless I had a SA8100 or higher to replace it with. I'm sure you can hang onto it! :)
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    I completely missed the PS-1000's too so not mine, I would of liked to have heard them too. Really wish the day didn't go so quick as I wanted to see if any of your iem's worked with my funny ears.
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    Super big thanks to Murray! I had a great time and really enjoyed getting the opportunity to try some kit. For me I just melted with Badas's LCD3's on his Woo. Back in the real world for my wallet those Blackwood's and an Arcam irDac (thanks for letting me try that Badas!) have certainly perked...
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

      PM me your address and number if your still stuck, happy to go by the CBD.
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    I'm coming down from Whangaparaoa and aiming to get there for 8am - If anyone's stuck and not too far East or West of my route I'm happy to pick you up. Should have a little space in the wagon but half my living room will be in there.... :)
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    oh my I've got so many wires that need packing up, I keep looking around thinking thats going to take a while to pack up. Need to get it all in the car on Friday night as I don't fancy doing any of it at 7am on Saturday morning.   My SA7100 is sat next to me on its side with the protection...
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    Looking for a DAC/Amp/Preamp to pair with HD650 & AirMotiv 5's

    I've got an older DacMagic up-scaling model (no internal amp one with filter selection button) all be it with internal tweaks, paired with a recently restored Pioneer SA7100 and I can certainly say the HD650's sound amazing on that setup. I tend to find the HD650's a little flat and dull for...
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    I've already got a bag full of cable ties, I think its just a belt that's needed to complete the set???? oh dear not sure I like where this is heading. If I remember last time it was a bit of a sausage fest with not a women in sight. Maybe its best otherwise our careful plans to stash the odd...
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    I was going to bring my APC 1500 rackmount so there will be at least enough nice clean power for say 5-10 tables depending on how many pc's people have if they want to connect to that? I'll prob have an APC 600 too.   I'll make sure I bring some long cables and some duck-tape for the floor to...
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    After a little mini meet with Sheepism, HelmetGuy and designmind this weekend (thanks to designmind again for hosting I had a great day) I'm keen to listen to a few more little portable DAC's, I was impressed with the flexibility of an E18 and being able to directly compare it to my DacMagic I...
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    At least there are 2 small positives to come out of you going to NY, 1. My collection of stuff won't look so mid-fi and 2. You might get to buy some Grado's from their home town. Such a pain after the long wait for another show... Like I said we'll light a candle or something for you on the day.
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    Do you power down your dac ( people in the mid-west)

    I'm not fully tooled with all the facts but I think APCs line up of computer UPS's offer some protection and they can normally be picked up very cheap 2nd hand etc. I've always used the Smart series and have a big 1500 unit for all my AV gear in the lounge. From what I remember reading there's a...
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    Last year it was in 3 kings (Auckland) if I remember correctly. Not sure if they are thinking of using the same venue but it was nice and had plenty of room for everyone.
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    New Zealand Headphone Meet MK II, 2015 Ed.

    Ooh can't wait! Last year was my 1st year of interest in anything half decent and my 325's died at the show :( Now I've got some D2000's some MS2's and the Grado's still live on if not quite orginal. My sources have have grown from the little Aune T1 to include a dac magic and my pride and joy...
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