Marantz is good match for HD650.  I dont have HD600 to try. 

Hugo beats marantz with T1, but Marantz beats hugo with HD650...  haven't tried HD800 yet.  It's funny.....

Go for Marantz.  Don't waste money on Oppo.

  HD-DAC1 is about 500 euro, half price of A8.  BTW, where did you get the HD-DAC1 locally?

WoW Looks so beautiful...

It drives my K701 and W2002 quite well. I would say K701 is the best!

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicknick @ OracleGuy, I know, but I need the coaxial input already for another device! So how about to use the XLR- input (with an adapter to cinch) for the CD- player? Is this possible with a 75 Ohm coax cable? Martin It will be alright if...

Quote: Originally Posted by Patu It might be ESI Juli@ then, I really don't know. From my experience, K701 is quite souce sensitive. Few days ago, I tried to switch the power cable of my source (Cardas Golden Ref and Siltech G5 SPX-30). All what I can say, the difference is day...

Quote: Originally Posted by jvbb2005 shuurajou, Sisyphos and other ARIA owners, How's the temperature of the ARIA? Is this very hot? I am planning to put my ibook on top of the ARIA, does it sound ok? I am really running out of space on my desk. It very cood actually, But...

tried Asio4all v2.6, everything works fine with my labtop!

Aria looks so cute and beautiful This is the super toy that I suggest every head-fier to have one. I am listening to K701 with Aria now. It sounds as good as my Headmaster Sudgen. I wil give it some time to burn-in. Merry Christmas, all head-fiers.... Enjoy your Christmas gifts, Aria...

Got mine today! It looks so beautiful! Thanks Dr. Jan and Merry Christmas!

Where is mine Aria Cant wait any longer.... Quote: Originally Posted by greenhorn My Aria arrived as well. In an anti-tank parcel It surely looks much, much better than in the pics. It looks superb, in every single detail. It also gives you that feeling of something very...

WoW I guess mine will come tomorrow!

WoW,looks so nice! Cant wait any more..... My Aria....

Quote: Originally Posted by raylpc Hi Jan, have the ARIA's arrived yet? I've been checking this thread a few times an hour today. Dr. Jan must be busy checking those amps

Pity！ Instead，I sold the K1000 and keep my enjoyable K701. Quote: Originally Posted by Patu I think I've made my decision also. It's the same as blessingx's... K701 will go. I end up keeping two pairs of headphones and there's bigger contrast between 650 and SA5000 than K701...

wait for good news!

Thanks and nice work Alex！ Though I still prefer the looking of w2002

any good news yet？

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Quote: Originally Posted by Patu No. I just started to listen to them and the sound was what it was (and it still is). Now when I'm thinking, I remember that I cleaned my ears with one of those cotton sticks (I don't know is that the right word) day before yesterday. There wasn't...

Quote: Originally Posted by Patu Maybe maybe... but if the brightness would've been there from the beginning I'd propably try to find the reason from my source also. But the brigthness just came there yesterday so that's what makes the situation weird. Did you change anything...

Have some rest, man. Leaving those white cups working , burn-in them with your soundcard. Quote: Originally Posted by Patu They still sound bright and harsh even after cable upgrade. It helped a little but not enough. I'll keep them burning in for some time and try then again...