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    ++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum

    Quote:   Is there any difference in detail between the Hd 650 and 600? Also, what do you mean by "superior technicalities"? Do you mean that the HE 400's will produce music in greater detail?   I have also heard that the HE 400's are significantly easier to drive than the Sennheisers...
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    ++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum

    Hello,   I'm new to the audiophile world and I'm looking to purchase my first set of mid-fi headphones. Right now I own a pair of AKG 240 Studios and an O2 amp with ODAC.   The most important thing I'm looking for in a headphone is detail. The main thing I will be using these phones for...
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    Versatile Amp for K240S and Sennheiser HD650

    Hello,   I currently own some AKG K240S cans but am looking into upgrading to some Sennheiser HD650's when I get the money. However, before I invest in some new headphones, I want to try out my current ones with a dedicated amp. Are there any amps that would pair well with both the AKGs and...
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    Millett "Starving Student" hybrid amp

    Hey guys,   I'm building the starving student amp and am about to order some tubes. I was wondering, which models are your favorites out of the 12AU7, 12AX7, and 12AT7?   Out of those models, which are your favorite brands?   Thanks!
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    ++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum

    Hey guys,   I currently own a pair of AKG K240 headphones (with no amp) and am looking to move up to the next level. My budget is about $500.   I looked through all the guides and it seems like the AKG K702 are a great value for the price. The problem is, I'm not really sure how to amp...
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