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    Audio-gd A-2 Class A Headphone Amp & Pre

    Any impressions from members who have received an A2?
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    STAX SR-009S new flagship electrostatic earspeakers released (with impressions)

    I almost did not get an SR-009 because of posts saying it is bright. After an audition with a KGSS-HV and an Audioquest Dragonfly ($99), I actually liked it and ordered one for myself :) However, I wish the SR-009 pads were thicker. I can only wear it for an hour before looking for a...
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    STAX SR-009S new flagship electrostatic earspeakers released (with impressions)

    Stax with vinyl? I haven't been listening much to headphones the last two years because I got enamored with 2 channel-vinly listening. Don't know why I haven't even tried, considering my phono pre has XLR and my KGSS-HV needs some usage. Thanks for the post!
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    Oppo Sonica DAC (an affordable ES9038PRO Sabre DAC)

    I just received my SDAC yesterday and have a quick question.   When playing an album from a USB drive, is there a way to play the songs in the album in track order?     Right now, the songs are sorted alphabetically, hence they are played in alphabetical order.  I am thinking of getting a...
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    Post A Photograph Of Your Turntable

    Here's an iPhone pic of my Ace Spacedeck  
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    Post A Photograph Of Your Turntable

    I am thinking of a ring clamp, but they cost more than my Rega P3!  And the Rega motor may not be able to handle the extra weight.  For now, I am just going to be more diligent with inspecting records, so I can return them if I have to. 
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    Post A Photograph Of Your Turntable

    Wow!  I haven't been listening to headphones in a month since acquiring my Rega P3 and Epos K1 bookshelfs.  Definitely low-fi compared to what you guys have, but I love my vinyl rig!    Now, what do you guys do with warped records?  I only have two, but is kind of irritating to see (did not...
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    EDIT:  Try balance first.
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

      About six months.  I only had the SR-225 at the time -- so I had a bright and a dark headphone!  To be honest, I am VERY SURPRISED the HD650 is veiled with the Jot.   EDIT: I am assuming you are running the Jot balanced to the HD650.
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    I don't blame him.  I wanted to return mine right away! Now, its my favorite headphone.
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    @ColtMrFire that's exactly how the HD650 sounded to me 10+ years ago when I first heard it.  I was coming from the Grado SR225, which was not exactly dark   A silver cable helps (I use a Zu Mobius), but will not drastically change the treble.  After you get used to it and compare it to a variety...
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    Reply to review by 'patb' on item 'ampsandsound Agartha Single-Ended Amplifier'

    I have been quietly enjoying my Kenzie headphone amp for the last several months, and am really surprised that the amps&sound amps are not more popular here at head-fi.  Wait, I guess I just answered my own question :) 
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    Audeze LCD-3 Impressions Thread

    You would think Audeze will give you a working headband for the asking price.  I was cursing Audeze while I hacked my $200 "Carbon Fiber Headband."
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    Audeze LCD-3 Impressions Thread

    I have the CF headband for my LCD-2.2F.  It improves comfort because it allows for better weight distribution.  However, the CF headband I got direct from Audeze in July still has the "defective" pad, which stretches really close to the CF band.  It developed a hotspot within hours of use, so I...
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    The Stax Thread III

    Yeah, I prefer the SR-009 in terms of pure sonic bliss, but I still use the HD650 far more, probably because it is too comfy; more comfortable than the HD800 actually.   One tidbit of info.  I tried the HD800 with the SonarWorks plug-in (flat response curve) and it is just fantastic -- the...
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