Perhaps a drop of silicone lubricant would help. Don't spray it. Just add a drop from the end of a toothpick. Good luck!

The angled Brainwavz might be a tad small for the M1060. Let us know if you try them!

Thanks. The sound difference is likely due to the DACs, not so much the amps. The lower power of the Grace is more than enough for the HD800s. I live in the boonies, so I'll not likely get the chance to audition the Grace. :-)

Also, the Grace produces much less power than either the Magni 2 or Magni 2 Uber. IMHO it is not worth $700.

The Magni 2 Uber is considerably more powerful than the Magni 2. If your headphones benefit from more power, then the choice is easy.   You can check the specs of both here: http://schiit.com/products/magni-2

Can you delineate the differences in reulting sound quality between the HM5 Hybrids and the Angled Velours? Thanks.

  Note that the Brainwavz Angled Pads are available in both velour and pleather. I don't know what effects the pleather pads create, but I am pleased with the smooth response that I get with the velour. No lack of bass from my perspective and no excessive sibilance.

I found that the Brainwavz Velour Angled Memory Foam Pads work very well, and are very comfortable. It is a tight stretch, but they look custom once they are installed. I got mine from Amazon for $25/pair.

Let's see... $149 + $349 = $498. Then $498/$40 = 12.45. So, yes, they sound 12.45 times better compared to the OEM cable. Right?!!!

Breakfast with Buddha   Highly recommended!

Are there MASCULINE headphones and FEMININE headphones and GENDER-NEUTRAL headphones? Would you be willing to wear one from ANY of these categories, if the SQ is perfect?  

I am finding that my Pono and Philips Fidelio X2s are a lovely match. I am just running single ended at present. My usual volume setting runs 50-75%. (NOTE: For me, the X2's needed a LOT of burn-in before they began to sound well balanced. I'd recommend 50-100 hours. Straight out of the box...

"We can seem more than a little nutty."   Like when naming your company Schitt, making frequent sh_t puns, and giving your products names that become more and more unpronounceable as they simultaneously become more and more expensive?   Just kidding, but you know what I mean. LOL

I can't wait until Schitt moves to Icelandic mythology.   Eyjafjallajökull, the Ultimate Amp

Does anybody think a separate thread for the Blackwood would be a good thing?

 

My thoughts on the Blackwood after listening to it for two weeks:   I've done quite a lot of listening now, and I'd say that, for me, the Blackwood is BETTER than the Vibro in EVERY way! I am happily surprised!   Let me count the ways:   1.) Extended highs, but not overly bright. 2,)...

I certainly hope that this is the case. Time will tell!

Redundant step-down, of course, if you are referring to SQ.

Koss charges $9 per headphone set repaired for "shipping and handling." Also, you will spend about $4-5 to send the headphones to Koss in the first place.   Currently, Amazon offers new sets for $14.88 with free shipping. A few months ago, I bought some from Amazon for $9.99 with free...