Very late to the thread on this one, but I'm with quantx.

Prince and the Revolution - Parade  

Audio Technica ATH-MSR7

  I've lived with all the headphones in my profile, and found the same thing years ago. :-)

Congrats! Wise choice -- you will love them.

CDDA > BDP-95 > A1 > PS1000

Pépé Kallé - L'Argent Ne Fait Pas Le Bonheur (guit.solo Diblo Dibala)    

^That blog is a trip! Most extensive headphone collection in the world, as far as I am aware.   ATHFan, the headphone amp sounds interesting. And the front end is obviously one of the best in the world, if not the best. Would love to hear it one day.

nonverbal, thanks for sharing your thoughts and gear!

  Not to mention that the HD 800 is $1000 more than the HD 650, which was the next lowest Sennheiser before the arrival of the HD 700. Yes, the PS1000 cost a lot of money and are not for cost-conscious bargain-hunters. But there are those of us who love them and think they are well worth it...

  I continue to be amazed by how different our ears must be. I owned the GS1000i for quite some time, and sold it because I found it too bright in direct comparison to my PS1000, which I don't find bright at all. Much happier with the flagship. I had a similar problem with the RS1i, which I...

  I think these are fantastic with rock.     They are not.

I like the D600 at least as much as the D5000, if not a little bit more, even though it can be a little bit edgy at times.

Super Sweet Talks International - The Lord's Prayer  

Def Jef - Just a Poet with Soul  

The air in your place has gotten drier because it's winter. You can buy a humidifier and it will help.

Bembeya Jazz National - Hommage à Demba Camara  

Yes, they are a classic. Enjoy your new headphones!

^I found the same thing with mine, although I can't swear it wasn't "all in my mind." Congratulations on the new PS1000! Feel free to post any observations in the PS1000 appreciation thread.

Muziki wa Dansi  

Nyboma - Nyboma & Kamalé Dynamique (Dally Kimoko - lead guitar)  

I just received the Pro-Ject CD Box S. Great little CD player/transport, and I highly recommend it for the price, especially if you are partial to Pro-Ject and/or their Box-Design product line. For me, it perfectly fits what I needed -- small footprint, solid build, coaxial digital and analog outs.

Soul Brothers - Jive Explosion  

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Thanks for your additional thoughts, Agarvaen. Can you comment on the materials on the Pro-Ject on their own terms? Do they seem durable? Do they squeak on the head or anything? It looks like they don't come with a case.