Quote: Originally Posted by Aflac As a point of interest, electrons move (in copper) at a rate of something like 1 meter per 11 minutes or something. Just thought I'd share Is there a reason Larry of Headphile changes DBs to double-sided cables? Yeah right. Here's a 2...

Duct tape fixes anything.

Wonder what 5-10 phones get listened to the most? As Borat would say - NICE!

Thanks to all for your kind responses - I do greatly appreciate them! New Q: If the consensus is that open cans generally sound better & have a wider SS, then why do people rave about the Darth Beyers & the woody enclosed upgrades for the Senn 650's? Thank you.

Thanks all. Sorry for not searching first, as I usually do, but I was afraid that the search results would yield more: open cans are Senn 650, ........ & closed cans are brands X,Y,Z..........., & who likes which ones better - rather than just cutting to the chase of what the actual...

What are the pros/cons & differences between open and closed cans? What is the rationale or logic behind each design? Thanks.

PAD. Purist Audio design. The oldest design is "A", next "B", and latest "C". The B is much better than A, & C is not as appreciably as much better than B. B is the most bang for the buck, BUT, be prepared for an expensive cable. Sorry, I didn't see your price limit. Don't even bother to look...

Why, where, & how are these SD cables breaking? I've got a new one, that I just sent back to have the 1/4" plug changed because of poor fit in my SinglePower amp. I've read a lot of posts about SD failures. It sure doesn't sound good. I may have to order a Zu.

Thanks Edwood for the followup. Just wish that Paul & PS Audio could have been more specific as to cause & prevention. Thanks.

I would bet that Paul at PS Audio would replace it upon return for a post mortem analysis. Please let us know the outcome as to what happened & why. Thanks.

SinglePower Maestro, SDS, or SDS XLR. But they are not under your $1000.

Has anyone had any problems with the plugs on these, or other cords? Are there dissimilar size & fit amongst headphone cord's plugs? I have a SinglePower Maestro ZR with a Neutrik Locking Headphone Jack. The stock cord on my Senn 650 HP's fits & works fine, but the plug (I've heard a...

SinglePower! My Maestro ZR sounds great with my S650's It amazes me that this same Q about "best amp for the 650's" gets asked nearly everyday, & still gets responses.

Congratulations! Hope you like it as well as I do my SinglePower.

Wow, 40 views, but no responses. Ok, I'll try to re-phrase it. What are your opinions of: 1. Stock Senn 650 cables, vs 2. Silver Dragon, vs 3. Zu Mobius, vs 4. Other cables

I have a maxed out SP Maestro ZR HP amp & Senn 650 HP's. I realize that everyones tastes are different, but in your opinions what HP cables would be the best & why? I have the stock 650 cables & the Silver Dragons. How would the Mobius & other cables compare? Please compare & contrast your...

I'm still putting time on my new Maestro, but it's sounding better each day. Thanks Mikhail!

Bass traps will help out a lot. Check out Ethan Winers site "RealTraps": http://www.realtraps.com/ Bass traps in the corners & wall ceiling interface will help wonders with the boominess & slap echo. And Cardas web page for speaker placement. http://www.cardas.com/main.php...

Thanks for everyone's responses. Len, They're the 6SN7's that showed up in my mail yesterday. :-)

Should you never touch the glass with your fingers? I know this is true for halogen light bulbs/projector bulbs, as the oils from our skin, left on the glass, leads to premature failure. Is it the same with tubes? Thanks.

Are they in Kevin's private stash, or are they available to the open public?

Adhoc, Great post. Just wish you had posted earlier. Great contribution. Thanks.