HD540G 600 ohm just went up for sale. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hd540-gold-reference-hd540g-600-ohm.897512/ I very much doubt the following to be true though: "HD540G has 2 versions, one is 600 Ohm and another is 300 Ohm. The general consensus is that 600 Ohm version is significantly...

I'll keep a lookout for a pair. The good thing about these vintage cans is that (most) are inexpensive enough to just buy without much thought. Jump all over that, you will never find one cheaper. The Golds seem to be pretty hard to find outside Europe, let alone at anywhere close to that...

The only issue with the HD250 is that it's a closed headphone and I generally really dislike closed headphones. I've heard it sounds quite open, though it's never going to give the same experience as an open design. To be honest, I think I'm being a bit fussy and have already found an upgrade...

It'd be quicker to state where the Auteur surpasses the HD540G; only in bass - and in all areas...extension, impact, quantity. I quite liked the ZMF Auteur. If you're looking for a modern take on a neutralish sound then I would choose it. If I hadn't heard the Gold's I'd probably have kept it...

I have to say that after having purchased the LCD-2 pre fazor, LCD-3 pre fazor, LCD-4, Grado HP-1000 (HP-2), ZMF Auteur and already owning the HD 600, HD 650 (modded) and HiFiMan HE 500, which are all highly regarded, the Sennheiser HD-540 Gold are the finest headphones I've ever heard...and...

This dip sounds somewhat worrying given that a large portion of my music consists of female vocals. Some people don't seem to notice or at least mind it, but I've read enough posts to say that it definitely exists.

Perhaps I'm just overly sensitive but I certainly can't stand any kind of treble fatigue. It's managed to rule out several headphones, including flagships, where the tonal balance is usually skewed towards the high end. However, in the other direction the compromise always seems to be treble...

That's quite useful because I have the LCD-4 and 007 MK2 on my shortlist. Reading impressions of the 009 has made me disregard it. I suppose the real advantage of the 007 would be its superior transparency and tonal balance but likely at the cost of body. As long as a recent LCD-4 doesn't...

Would you say that the LCD-4 sounds natural and accurate? How does the timbre of instruments come across? I'm mostly looking for a flagship that lets me feel "I'm there" better than any other, as that is my ideal.

Can someone compare the LCD-4 to the pre-fazor LCD-2 and 3? Clearly it's going to beat them in technical aspects, but how does the tonal balance compare? I get the feeling that bass might be a touch too emphasised and I've read things about treble issues.

If I were to use the 007 with a Mjolnir Audio reworked SRD-7 and 30wpc speaker amp would I get the best out of it?

I've checked the manual of a DAC and it says to use 6922/E88CC. But am I also able to use 7308, ECC88, E88CC as direct replacements safely too?

Been enjoying both the Sansui AU-555A and Sony TA-4650 so much in the past few months that my one time desire to buy an end-game SET 45 amp has lessened. I'm almost completely satisfied at the moment, and my wallet thanks me. I really can't choose between the two. The Sony is perfect for...

That's why I've only looked to buy fully restored units, preferably by professionals, which is what I've been able to do so far. For the Fisher I bought it from an online shop, who weren't exactly forthcoming with what changes have been made other than all equipment is "fully tested and...

That was the one I switched out. I can't change the one in the plug because I can't see any way to open it. I can't test another plug either because it seems to be internally wired. I guess I'm out of options.

I know almost nothing about these kind of things, but I thought that was what I already did.

Fisher X-100 came today and it won't power on. I'm beyond disappointed. It came with an European plug, so I plugged it into an adapter for UK use but no such luck. The adapter works fine with other EU devices. I switched out the fuse it came with but it appears to be okay after having used it...

I've had the Sony TA-4650 in my possession for over 24 hours now. I think I've got a pretty good grasp of its sound, although I'll need to listen to it for longer of course. If I could describe it in one word it would be smooth; two words, silky smooth etc. I can't overstate just how smooth...

I was trying to decide between a Scott 233 or Fisher X-100 (both refurbished) but decided to wait it out. Well that was until the retailer offered a one day only 15% discount. I couldn't resist! As I had a hard time deciding between the two, I just went by which output tubes they use (Scott...

Has anyone had the chance to compare the TU-8200 to the Mogwai? I'm curious because both take 6L6GC tubes. I generally prefer a warm, rich sound which I think both would offer.

After having done a lot of research I settled on a restored Sansui AU-555A. I've been listening to it for a week and I'm truly blown away by its sound. Deep, tight bass; lively mids; smooth treble. Best of all is its wonderful natural tone that leans on the warm side yet still manages to sound...

I would love to see how this compares to a modded HD650. I would think that it would sound similar, considering the HD650M is universally agreed upon as an improvement over stock. Pretty much the perfect pair of headphones for me.

Unfortunately, I only managed an evening of listening. There was only sound out of one channel when I received it. Using a different cable seemed to fix the issue. Next morning when I turned it on, looking forward to a day of listening, was when it all started going wrong. It should be with...

I came across the Holo Audio Spring DAC Level 1 in my search, but am going to go with the MHDT Orchid. All their DAC's seem to get good reviews, and I think this one may have a sound I would really enjoy.

Hey DecentLevi, I went on a bit of a buying spree these past few months determined to find my end game setup, so I'll be selling a few things in the next couple of weeks. Turns out that the first pair of headphones I bought in this hobby were the ones for me. Modding the HD650 only made them...