HD800S goes for 1500€ here, so while it would be nice to have as a first or only Headphone its a bit much for a few hours of gaming per week :sweat_smile: But since you have the Empyrean as well what do you say for its gaming capabilities?

Quite pricey with 1k€ and no microphone...

Hmm connecting the ZXR to the Topping is a nice idea, problem with the Empyrean is i will not attach a mod mic to a 3k€ headphone and the A900 is still not comfortable for me... As for your headphone/mic suggestions, would a ATH-AG1X (or the open back version) not nearly be the same as AD700(X)...

Hi guys, my situation developed like this, a long time ago (probably 15 to 20 years) i bought an Audio Technica A900 for gaming (cs 1.6 and 1st person shooters in general) since i didn't like the overpriced gaming headsets that constantly broke and wanted to hear music as well. For a microphone...

Ok thanks, just thought about it, since many users here do it and a have to replace my pads, so i would just take them further apart

Since nobody responded, here a few more specific questions.   1. The famous Blackgate caps are no longer available, so what should i use instead to replace the power cap on my X-Fi ?   2. Would be nice to know the best sounding opamps for my X-Fi, if i can't get the one specified in the...

Hi guys,   i'm new here and to DIY, but after clicking through the threads and seeing the awesome work many of you are doing i thought, why not give it a try. I've soldered a few volt mods on motherboards, so i know how to hold a soldering iron but i'm really a beginner when i comes to...