Just recently called J&R and got my D2k's for 225 shipped. Ask for their best price...

Quote: Sorry it took me so long, yes I run it as a true pre-amp (run it into the Marantz's main in - bypassing the preamp board).  Works great, and everything is controlled via the volume knob on the LD Mk III (running the Marantz as a power amp disables all tone and volume controls -...

I got them in cherry as they match the floor better.  I was initially going to go with the rosewoods though.  You will definitely have to post pics once they arrive! 

They will both power them fine.  My Marantz is rated to 35, but these vintage units tend to significantly punch above their weight.  Similar 2235's were able to push around 50 consistently to dummy 8 ohm loads (according to people smarter than me on AK).   Have you ever done any research on...

@Treal - I absolutely wouldn't put any more weight on them than I already have - but for small bookshelf speakers they are rock solid.   @Rawrbington - To my ears, they have managed to sing with just about everything I've thrown at them.  Very punchy and fun.  I would definitely recommend a...

Amazon - Sanus NF24 in cherry.  The speaker plate on them is just a hair larger than the width footprint of my Mission MX-1's, which isn't ideal...but the cherry pillar is solid wood, and it looks great overall - price was good too.

@treal512:   BAM!     And an obligatory "lights off" pic (with added LD Mk III majesty...)  

...the forum ate my post.   Thx to cifani090 for pointing me over here.  Just came to say hi.  Nothing huge, but I'm the proud owner of a Marantz 2235 and use it as a power amp in my current setup.   Lucas

Hi all.  Thanks to cifani090 for pointing me over here.  I'd like to introduce myself and my current setup.  I am the proud owner of a Marantz 2235, and use it as a power amp for both my headphone listening and for listening thru my Mission MX-1's.  I really wanted to blend current tech with...

For some reason, my basement is extremely dusty.  I was complaining to my wife about the fact that I wanted to DIY a headphone stand but I didn't want my Grados (that she bought me for Christmas) to get all dusty.  I made a comment that I would need a bell jar to keep the dust out.  This stuck...

A&H - I'd be interested in getting in on that dynamat action.  I got a set of the bling bling 325's for Christmas and didn't waste any time venting 4 holes.  I may do more, but I wanted to try dampening them first.  I'll send you a PM with contact info if you are still game.

Checking in..5121 - got the shiny ones.  I might be in the minority, but I really like the chrome finish.  On a side note, REI is selling these semi-hard cases that work great (until I build a headphone stand...)  

My first attempt at rewiring a set of IEM's (although I don't know if you could call these IEMs...).  Picked these up from a fellow head-fi'er with the promise that I'd take my best shot at rewiring them.  I'm pretty proud of myself to be honest!       Overall shot of the entire...