I have just purchased a brand new pair of the (now "old") HD800. If you have used or are using the HD800 with the MKII, which types of driver tubes have given you the most rewarding results please ? thank you.

Thank you for the responses and the additional info/links.I think i will go through the whole thread again in the next few weeks, now that i have that little bit of use on the MKII and the added general understanding.   I'll give a trial order on tube-stores for a pair of 6n6p-I and a pair of...

Hello All,  It has been quite a long time since i had lurked that regularly on Head-Fi but I had to post in this thread to pass my thanks to all the contributors for shedding some light on the somewhat daunting world of tubes and Little Dots. I have been a relatively happy owner of HD650 /...

Hi stew, could be that one ? clicky clicky Papy

ditto for a Lyric genius, both on "funny" and more emotional/sadder songs.... Big fan of his, here...especially the "Career Moves" live album..."Unrequited" is also a great LP. "come on, Mama, Come on, Lactate a While" ... Rufus is a t!t man ...best breastfeeding song ever

Mahler 2nd (Then Bruckner 9 / Schubert 8 / Beethoven 9 / Mahler 1 on the 2nd tier)

Quote: Originally Posted by eyeresist Thanks for the info, Papy. No problem Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel I am not bothered by a small amount of ambient tape noise/hiss in the background on older recordings, usually means recording team has tried to...

Hi Eyerist I have this version Which Amazon advertises as the 1999 version, though i can't see any date on the booklet/Cds to confirm. I don't know about the other versions, but this one, for me, has a distracting hiss all along. Papy

Hi DA, Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel That reviewer has my attention especially his appreciation of Bernstein/Sony M2 and its superiority over his later DG remake..........will have to get the Zinman M2 I suppose when it is relased domestically. He sure seems...

Found this review of the Zinman M2 : http://www.musicweb-international.co...2876871572.htm Definitely sounds promising indeed !!

I've received this one today : One of the benchmarks wherever i looked, so trying it now

Quote: Originally Posted by mbhaub Ok, I bit. The Zinman Mahler 1 arrived on Friday from Amazon. Here's my take: The sound is truly impressive. Detailed, clear, full. No sense of constraint or overloading. THe quiet introduction is breathtaking. I haven't tried it with headphones...

Quote: Originally Posted by Superpredator do you think I am awesome? i prefer the Vibration Girl ---------> No offence...

Gotta say Cosmetic Surgery did a lot of good to Brian Wilson.....Way to go, Old Boy...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bunnyears Do not resist the Beethoven or Schumann. They are both terrific and well worth the money! I needed that evil push !!! Quote: Originally Posted by Bunnyears I think I'll be getting this recording as I've become very, very...