Count me in. I can bring a pair of K-1000 if you like me to. Need to find suitable amp to power, my Fisher 800C that used to power them is dead.

Count me in too.

I quote from the site: "The Panache headphone output does not differ from the main output path except for the addition of a simple protection device." Which probably translates to resistive network derivation of headphone output from the loudspeaker output. That doesn't mean it's bad. But...

Quote: Originally posted by Zanth Course no one here comes close to this guy's setup. At one point I believe the entire setup was worth 6 million US but has now been cut back substantially. If he has all this income and can't hit perfection what hope is there for the rest of us...

You can get a linear ±15 VDC/1.5A at Digikey (Condor or Power-One) for aprox. $60. The Medical rated Condor goes for $75. Any luck with the op-amps?

Benchmark has a combo DAC/Headphone Amp that got pretty good reviews. http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/digital/dac1/default.asp The HPA-2 Headphone Amp picture and specs are below. It's available as standalone for (no PSU) for $150. http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/interf...a2/default.asp I can...

Amps need a sort period of time to reach thermal stabilization and headphones, having moving parts, can have their mechanical properties shift a bit. The resulting changes do not always mean better sound. If something sounds bad initially to you it's rather unlikely to change through "burning...

I seriously doubt that you know how to experiment with anything since the concepts or measurable and repeatable escape you. And I will leave you all with this diamond in the rough: Quote: Originally posted by JaZZ It may be that it's you who's not willing to free yourself from...

To Jazz: Using sinewaves is the only way to induce repeatable and accurate harmonic distortion levels for this test. Their power is their simplicity. If you cannot detect 1% distortion level using a simple sinewave, you have no chance with a complex waveform. Recorded music is of no help...

I would suggest this test to Jazz, if you have a good sound card and a software that can generate sinewaves try to find your threshold of hearing detecting harmonic distortion. I could suggest something like a 1KHz fundamental and a set of harmonics (maybe simulate the Stereoplay curves?). I...

Quote: Originally posted by bootman Did they mention what real and complex "load" they used? Was it a RC circuit (first order) or an actual speaker load? (drivers, crossover networks, and enclosure) My best educated guess (I'm an engineer, but not an audio one) is that an amp's...

Ok, so your understanding is that theories are self-sustained with no need of proof. Interesting. So the Stereoplay documentation (the excerpts that you provided) are there just to support their colorful pages? Let's assume that you are trying to analyze scientific data, and complex data at...

Ok, I'll be .....sort Streoplay's systematic analysis is not new. The graphs and the info that you posted are incomplete (at least) to support any theory (pretty colored charts do not constitute proof). I am open to all theories as long as there is a true scientific method used to prove...

Maybe this kind of measurements are a breakthrough for Stereoplay. Audio engineers used spectrum analyzers like the HP-3585A with an HP-IB interface to a computer to analyze data further without "Sisyphean labor". Also you state that you are not an electronics expert but you are ready to accept...

You could try http://www.acousticsounds.com http://www.amusicdirect.com for a list of high quality recordings, and you will notice that a lot of them are issued by standard labels. If you could elaborate on what you are looking for I may be able to be more specific. Gallaine: I agree on...

I would like to hear your definition of high quality recording. I think you are confusing recordings and record labels. There are excellent rock, jazz, folk, country and other genre recordings on different labels.

High quality classical music has to do with the performance and not the recording. Try a subscription to Gramophone: http://www.gramophone.co.uk/ Also try: http://www.wqxr.com and http://www.arkivmusic.com And fortunately this is not the only type of well-recorded music.

There is a new service out of Seattle, WA (looks like it has German origin). They provide you with a Windows based CAD software to design the panel and get a price quote. Just started advertising in Circuit Cellar. You can select material or provide your own. http://www.frontpanelexpress.com

I'm using the K1000s on the 8 Ohm tap of the Fisher 800C. They sound great on good recordings but a bit on the bright side. I plan to play/modify the whole setup and then I will post details.

I'm using a Fisher 800C with a pair of Paradigm Atoms on the Speaker1 connector, AKG K1000 on Speaker2 and the HD600 on the Earphones. My old NAD522 CDP is doing temporary CD player services. This is my office system, replaced a Mini System and sounds amazing. An Empire 208 turntable is on the...

mkmelt The Fisher 800C that I got had the Doctor Fisher mods done and is really near mint inside-outside. I also own a pair of HD600. I was considering modifying the headphone output resistor set of the Fisher (by looking at the schematics) but then I plugged in the HD600s and they sound great...

I'm following the AKG K1000- Tube Power Amp interface threads for some time. Since I own the K1000s and I just purchased a Fisher 800C tube receiver, I thought I should give this a shot. Lets establish a few basic equations for our calculations: Power (Watts)=Voltage (Volts) X Current (Amps)...

Quote: Ya know, I might just buy one of those....after I do some more window tinting.... What?!! No neon lights?????

http://www.gracedesign.com/products/...t_frameset.htm Look at the Model 901. Head Amp and DAC, balanced. Pricey at ~$1500 list though. Anybody has any experience with it?

The Headroom Little is great for the money. I use it with my HD600s and it's great (even without the upgrade).