No way to know unless it's opened up and looked at by a tech who can service/repair/upgrade the amp. I listen to a PPX3 SLAM and an MPX3 each week, although not for long hours or days at a time. Seems like they were less susceptible, but not immune to problems. Earlier/simpler amps were for the...

  I did the same. Just got em today. They are a nice compliment to the Denon's, as I have had D5000 for years now. Comparing them side by side (with the D5000), the mids are a little more forward (which I like), and the sub-bass isnt quite as low, or the high's quite as high. I know it's a...

Well said. I think I just need to accept that I'm too slow on the hunt, and give everyone the benefit of the doubt. I have gotten "lucky" a few times. Supply and demand is also a factor at play.

Don't get me wrong. I've been in the position of not being able to pay for something right away myself. I actually was stuck on the tarmac at DFW for a few hours and trying to pay for something at the same time with Paypal on my phone. Not fun. But the norm around here now is "grab first, and...

Well, the forum rules explicitly prohibit "flipping". It's pretty obvious that there are folks on here with the sole intent of becoming a "middle man" by buying up good deals in order to turn a quick profit. I don't even want to get started on that topic... 

Thanks for the response. I've been on here 6 years and I don't remember it always being like this. You highlighted another problem. It's bad enough that gear is "locked up" by folks without the funds to pay for them. But it's almost worse to be told something is "pending" by a seller, and then...

I have lost out on so many deals around here because the items in question sell 5 minutes after they get posted. In every single case it's because things are "sold pending funds". And in almost every case, it takes the seller a day or so to receive said funds. I have bought and sold on plenty of...

Quote: Originally Posted by JorgeC That being said, we're having a fairly hard time choosing between the DENON D5000 & D7000 models with most of the HR staff leaning slightly towards the uber-expensive D7000 model currently! This will keep some interested buyers like myself on...

Quote: Originally Posted by agreenspan I have read some of the warnings about singlepower and their customer service issues, but that seems to be in the past (I hope). Anyway, this amp is a demo that is already existing - no need to wait. He's going to send it out on Tuesday by priority...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aura Used Singlepower PPX3 or MPX3. I second this recommendation if a SLAM. My D5000 sound so good on my PPX3 SLAM, its really amazing... The 5687 tubes drive them well.

I had the the D2000 for about 9 mos and loved them. I got the D5000 and sold my D2000, as I have no need for 2 sets of similar sounding phones. I haven't modded the D5000 and really have no intention to. They are fine the way they are IMHO. They are everything the D2000 is, but just a little...

Best valued phones available IMHO! I loved the D2000 so much, that I had to buy the D5000 to see what all the fuss was about... Sure glad I did!

Tough call... I would go with the D5000 unless you are spoiled on open phones (so you can hear things like the phone, doorbell, kids, wife, etc), in which case I'd get the RS-1. The D5000 will have a slightly wider soundstage and a little stronger low-bass as well. I listen to to both...

Quote: Originally Posted by Skylab They are currently VERY cheap at Antique Electronic Supply - on sale for $3.35 each, NOS! They are also available at Welcome to TubeDepot.com! for $7.95 each. Anyone know the brand that AES is selling here? Looking to add a couple to my stash...

Quote: Originally Posted by DefectiveAudioComponent Let me guess... the cashback program is US only? Don't know... Just that it was through Microsoft Live, Paypal, and Ebay, and its dead at the moment. Experience has taught me that these types of deals are sometimes more...