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    REVIEW: Audiotailor “Jade” Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier

    An unusual tube combination that I haven't tried before. Initial impressions are quite positive. This is the first 6AS7GA that I've ever tried, the smallest type in the 6AS7G/6080 family. Its sonic reputation is far from illustrious, but to my ears it sounds fine. The small T12 bulb makes it...
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    Show us your vintage headphones!

    This is a living legend of a product, kudos to the man who invented it (forgot his name). Gilbert Briggs and Wharfedale made several groundbreaking inventions, including the metal blade cone suspension.
  3. MDR30

    Comment by 'MDR30' on listing 'B&O U70 orthodynamic headphones, two pieces'

    Shipping to US is OK. PM me for details.
  4. MDR30

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    Great! Ordered and on its way.
  5. MDR30

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    Thanks, but there's a lot of hassle with VAT and custom fees after Brexit, EU is preferable.
  6. MDR30

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    Anyone know where original Sennheiser head band pad can be bought in EU? Bought a Geekria but it won't lock to the headband.
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    REVIEW: Audiotailor “Jade” Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier

    Balanced discussion here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/is-the-jade-really-a-balanced-amp.457047/ I only listen in "balanced" mode, to my ears it sounds better with bigger soundstage, more details in space and superior dynamics. As you get twice the output power I prefer driver tubes with...
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    REVIEW: Audiotailor “Jade” Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier

    Let's not complicate things. You have one problem and two solutions, maybe three. 1. An adapter with two TRS plugs and one female 4-pole XLR gives you the freedom to listen to anode or cathode with your headphones ordinary 6,35 mm plug, or balanced with the adapter. And makes it possible to...
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    REVIEW: Audiotailor “Jade” Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier

    Well, first you must confirm that four leads are actually connected all the way from the headphone to the 6,35 mm plug of your present cable. What does it look like, does it have a Y-split below the cups? If it's possible to open the 6,35 plug you can easily check this.
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    REVIEW: Audiotailor “Jade” Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier

    A friend of mine made a precious find deep in the digs of his basement workshop: the original manual to Audiotailor Jade. The specifications page may be of interest. Note that the input/driver tube is specified as 12AU7, not 12AX7. Joe Lau mentions in this thread that this was a copy error...
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    REVIEW: Audiotailor “Jade” Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier

    And it doesn't matter which plug you stick in which jack on the amp, you get proper L/R stereo anyway. The cable is the original one once supplied by Audiotailor/Joe Lau.
  12. For Sale  Yamaha HP3 orthodynamics

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    A nice pair of black Yamaha HP3 headphones in very good condition. Wonderful sound with deep bass and neutral midrange and without any stridency in the highs. Bag included.
  13. For Sale  Collector's item: AKG K50 like new with original packaging

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    AKG K50 from 1959, according to the company ”the world's first on-ear open headphone", years before HD414 and later Sony's many models. As a microphone manufacturer AKG knew how to apply a dynamic driver with light membrane into a headphone. Sounds surprisingly good for its age, and a pair of...
  14. For Sale  Sony MDR-V7 for repair/spare parts

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    Legendary Sony MDR-V7 headphones with titanium membranes in very good cosmetic condition. Right hand driver is dead, however. For repair or spare parts. With fine and comfortable velvet pads from Beyerdynamic DT250 and headband pad like new. Overall very well-kept and fine looking. With 125 cm...
  15. For Sale  Very rare AKG K3 in excellent condition

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    One of the pioneering lightweight headphones, ahead of its time. Very rare in this fine condition. 200 ohms impedance with 2,5 m cable and 6,35 mm plug. Black bag, genuine soft leather, included.
  16. For Sale  B&O U70 orthodynamic headphones, two pieces

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    The classic Bang & Olufsen U70 from 1978, designed by Jacob Jensen and represented at the Museum of Modern art in NY. https://www.beoworld.org/prod_details.asp?pid=917 Very fine cosmetic condition, shiny aluminum plates with no scratches. You won't find a pair this well-kept easily. The one...
  17. For Sale  Telefunken TH700 vintage orthodynamic

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    Classic Telefunken TH700 orthodynamic headphones from the 1970s, one of their top models at the time. One of few vintage planars that sounds good without any mods. Built by PMB (Peerless Mikrofon-Bau), German quality. Lightweight, only 265 g excluding cable. Very rare in this condition. The...
  18. MDR30

    Stax SR-X9000

    "Wining musicians" says it all.
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    Akg K400

    It's explained earlier in this thread.
  20. MDR30

    The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread

    It's beyond criticism. I ended up with Geekria pads, not bad. The owner of Sennheiser goes where the money is, and it's not spare parts/replacement parts/service or a functioning web site. Look for other brands if you hope for sustainability.
  21. For Sale  Sennheiser HD250, HD540 original cable Würfelstecker & 6.35mm adapter

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    Original cable for HD250, HD540 and other Sennheiser headphones. With four pin DIN plug (Würfelstecker, "dice") and its own 6.35mm adapter. This also allows connection of a second headphone. In very good condition, like new.
  22. For Sale  Collector's item: B&O U70 orthodynamics in near mint condition

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    180.00 EUR
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    Classic headphones introduced in 1978. Designed by Jacob Jensen, such a successful feat that the U70 is included in the Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This is an extraordinary rare unit, with pads intact (no flaking) and the main headphone like new with perfect...
  23. MDR30

    REVIEW: Audiotailor “Jade” Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier

    Switched driver tubes so many times that the socket wore out, irritating intermittent pin contact. Replaced it and all is fine. The amp still impresses, despite competition from a handful other very good amps.
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