Wow! Must have just changed. Here's my order confirmation Mastercard (••••••••••••8084) $1,399.95 Payment Info Total $1,399.95 Free FedEX Overnight $0.00 Subtotal $1,399.95 Sennheiser HD 800S PN-Note: Pre-order Item x 1 $1,399.95

https://www.headphones.com/collections/sennheiser/products/sennheiser-hd-800-s-dynamic-open-back-stereo-headphones still has sale price, Claim a 1 year return period. Backordered at the moment but taking pre-orders

How about some blue McIntosh meters..

I'm looking for a less piercing DAC.  The ESS Sabre Tooth chip in my current set up is very shrill at the top end.  I would like to get a view of the Gungnir's internals.

I like Mac and it holds it's value better than any other brand.  Especially the amps,  the prices people will pay for 15 year ones that will need a recapping is ludicrous.

I have been using my newly aquired M^3 with the HE500s and am happy with the results.  Sound is more dynamic but retains the smoothness that is a HE500 trait.  Bass has  bloom,  nice change after a session with the HD800 which I plan on keeping.  The next step is to get the upgraded Sigma PSU to...

Curious how the M^3 might perform with the HE-500?  Just purchased 1 off   the for sale forums.  I have been using the headphone amp in my Mcintosh CD player which is actually pretty good but hoping to get better bass with more power.  I tried the HE-500 with my Bottlehead Crack  and it was...

This will work but it is not leather.  The headband is made of thin black cloth.

Go for it.  Bad manners aside he has the amp and is willing to sell.  Just don't be late!

I was actually the person who bought it.  He lives about 30 minutes from me.  We set up a time for the meeting but unfortunately I was unable to make it due to car trouble.  I emailed him and instead of setting up a new time he canceled the transaction with a rudely worded email.     In...

As a FYI there are 2 version of the srm-313  The original with 1 pro and 1 normal bias jack  and a later version with 2 pro bias jacks.    

Different tubes!!  Just make them quicker and let owners find their own tubes

Most of the current Stax produced amps are acceptable but more power takes it to the next level.  This is why  1000 watt mono block speaker amps are built.  Will you ever play speaker using all that power?  Proly not,  but the sound getting up to the volume level desired is that much more...

Quote: Glad your attention lapsed....Allowed me to get them for $1,675 plus shipping    The seller, Osakaears. has them listed frequently.  They arrived quickly and and in perfect shape.  Good luck, a pair should pop up soon.

The price could go up or down depending on demand and the dollar yen exchange rate.  Please dollar start rising!

Is that what happened with the Needle Doctor.  I purchased a stax extension cable about 2 months ago and and when I want back all Stax was gone.  Hope they have a clearance sale.

Tom Waits!  Sounds like a 5 pack a day smoker! 

double post, sorry

Excellent read!  You covered all the strengths and weaknesses associated with the different headphone designs.   I am curious how the the SR-007 would rate with a lesser, more attainable, amp.

Excellent read!  You covered all the strengths and weaknesses associated with the different headphone designs.   I am curious how the the SR-007 would rate with a lesser, more attainable. amp.

I purchased a Leben 300xs from Price Japan last summer.   For some reason they recommend DHL.  When it arrived there was no mention of  duty or taxes.  DHL is very fast, 24 hours once it left Japan 

Quote:   Quote: I said this in the context of the $1300 hd800 and T-1s that once graced my rack.  This $800 should really have been saved for a rainy day

I purchased a pair of Stax Lambda Professionals with the SRM-t1 tube energizer off Audiogon last week. Price was $800 for both. I believe this combo is about 25 years old.  Was not expecting much  but all I can say is Wow!!  Surprisingly good sound.  The phones are extremely light and...

I had the Leben for several months.  It's performance was very good with the LCD-2, however, since I only used it as a head amp I did not feel it was worth it.  My version was the Japanese 300xs.  There has been speculation that Leben made some adjustments to the gain with the xs version that...