Quote: Originally Posted by ROBSCIX That is up to you try both and see which you like. Opamps are very subjective. Personally, I don't use the amplifier I use the line outs. Also some have said the can amp can get bright if your use LM4562NA/LME49720 with the can amp. how...

Quote: Originally Posted by ROBSCIX Your using the LM4562NA for I/V and teh Moon for buffer? The Earth discretes are very neutral and very "tube" like in their response. If your response is too bright for your cans perhaps look at a different opamp then the LM4562 for buffer. The...

Quote: Originally Posted by Shahrose Sorry mate, can't help you there. I haven't tried any HDAMs/Discrete opamps. The smoothest opamps I've heard are the OPA637/627 and then the LME49720NA (which are very similar to the LM4562). ok, no problem. i presume you are using them on...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zombie_X Go with the Nucleotide, it's far more flexible than the Mogami/Jena. I have tried all three ans trust me it's a lot easier to work with. this Nucleotide and the double helix which you mentioned earlier, which is better? it will be best if any...

Quote: Originally Posted by tswise I wanted a longer cable and a shorter cable with a 1/4" jack for my K702 so I got these: Best-Tronics Mfg., Inc.: MIC31-XX I'm sorry I don't have any snake oil adjectives for you. It's mini star quad, which is the only cable that will work well...

Quote: Originally Posted by Shahrose I can tell you now you won't like the L1361. It has a bright, thin sound. The 1364 was smoother and had a larger soundstage but didn't have too much bass. Overall, it was a good opamp though. Out of those listed, I've only used the last three and of...

Anyone here using STX on AKG K701/702? I need recommendation on what is the best combination on opamp/hdam to pair with k702. my current setup is Foolbar > STX > AKG K702(burn in 200hrs). Currently, I am using Moon hdam in the buffer, and 2xLM4562 in the 2 channels. However, i find it a bit on...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zombie_X From what I know it's supposed to be on par if not better, and it's $7.50 a meter. that is really cheap, which should i get for my k702?

Quote: Originally Posted by Zombie_X UP-OCC is made my Double Helix Cables and is pure awesome. Its comparable to solid core copper. Trust me, I made a cable out of this for a friend and he said it was way better than his Jena one as well as a SPC one I made. SPC is silver plated...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zombie_X For cables I found that either UP-OCC copper or SPC works best with them. what is UP-OCC or SPC? only heard of OFC. any example of this cable?

Quote: Originally Posted by TexasGrapeApe Have you made it past the burn-in period yet? only 50hrs mark, any effect on this when choosing a cable?

hi, I recently just bought a AKG K702, currently using the stock cable, thinking of changing to a better cable, any recommendation what cable is suitable, also recommend me a good 1/4 plug and XLR to complement this setup. many thanks in advance.

Quote: Originally Posted by genclaymore You have to try them out with the moon in the buffer to hear which ones sounds the best to you. Because we cant tell you,you might not even like what is sugested. yes, in fact, i am already doing it. somehow the lm4562 in the i/v seems to...

thanks owlow and robscix for the info. by the way, anyone tried lt1361 opamp at the I/V, thinking of either lt1361 or lm4562 at the I/V section. The buffer section i am using Moon hdam at the moment. I have Sun,Moon and Earth hdam, also have 2x LT1361, 2x LM4562(same as the one from STX...

I have Moon hdam on the dac, thinking of getting either a pair of lt1361 or lt1364 on the headamp section, which should i get? heard lt1361 performs better at the headamp. Also how many hours should i burn in for the headamp?

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr_Owlow I think the changes have dropped to such small levels that I can't tell if something has changed between over-night pink noise sessions... I use the lowest setting and turn the knob to 50-70% depending on source volume. You can use the second gain...

Quote: Originally Posted by oqvist I would say it does surely hi, so what setting you using on the STX when pair with K701?

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr_Owlow I would say that the greatest change occur in the first 24 hours of burn-in. Out of the box they sound harsh and lack bass, most of this is fixed in the first 24 hours using pink noise, then the sound gradually softens and gets deeper and fuller with...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr_Owlow Yup, pretty well I would say, I use the lowest gain-setting and get plenty of Ompf. The bass reaches pretty deep and the detail is spectacular and even better with upgraded Op-amps... thanks for the info. great to hear that. i think i will...

can this Xonar Essence STX drive a AKG 701/702 well.

i heard it will also be better if after say 5 to 10 hours of burn in, then let the DAC rest for say few hours. in this way, all the components in the DAC will be cooled down and reformed to better state, i heard it is after each cooling down, then we will hear the effect of burning in. given...

Quote: Originally Posted by | Scorpio | My Zero has had a small problem ever since I got it about 7 months ago where the right channel is louder than the left at low volumes. I don't usually listen at low enough volumes for this to be problem, but I'm trying to change my habits and...