I purchased some k601 pads part number 2458M1101 for my k400's and was expecting the nice grey velour pads to arrive. Guess I was a little disappointed when I received these as they seem too similar to the original k400 pads. The so called k601 pad on is shown on the left, original k400 on right...

90% sure infact in my mind, I had a gut feeling as soon as the head-fi'er became unresponsive and ignoring pm's while online what his intentions were. I'm usually pretty careful when it comes to buying/selling online but I guess I took a gamble or maybe more so put my trust In someone to have...

Kind of narrowed my choices down to the Little dot I+ and head-direct EF2, both have similar tube rolling options with the LD having more I guess and the option of changing opamps. As I understand the I+ is very good with lower impedance cans and the EF2 probably better at a broader range maybe...

Just based on soundstage which one is bigger and better? I know they're probably pretty similar but I saw someone mention the AD700 drivers are more angled which creates a bigger soundstage? or are the AD900's not angled?