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A good word for the Cambridge Audio azur 540A integrated amp
A lot of people wonder what would be a good amp/receiver to drive some phones. I recently bought the Cambridge Audio 540a integrated amp (American price = $340). With my Grado SR60s, and my Philips HP830, 25% volume is enough to make my ears uncomfortable while listening to Rage Against the...- JPB
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Philips HP830 -- Does anyone know anything about these cans?
Okay thanks. I will be using them for home, and not moving around. Do you still think they will be too microphonic?- JPB
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Pre-purchase Grado SR-60 worries...
Quote: Originally Posted by SevenForce Hello all... Always wanting to further my audio/visual media experience, I thought it was about time I got some decent headphones. I stumbled across these forums a few months ago and was instantly amazed and intrigued by the passion true...- JPB
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Grados and other people
Quote: Originally Posted by Sheynkman I know that grados are not sealed and thus leak noise outside....thats fine for home...but how much noise do they actually leak? Will a person sitting next to me on a bus or plane be able to hear the music enough to tick them off? Thanks...- JPB
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Philips HP830 -- Does anyone know anything about these cans?
My local Best Buy has the Philips HP830. They cost $60 Canadian. Does anyone have these? Has anyone tried them? Are they a Canadian version of an American release with a different model number? Here is a link to PDF spec sheet in French...- JPB
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Help a newbie decide on a decent upgrade
Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. Now, if I just play my music loud enough through the Grados late at night when everyone is sleeping, then maybe my wife will tell me to go out a buy a closed phone. Then, I'll have two sets! [Actually, you don't have to play the 60s very loud for...- JPB
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Help a newbie decide on a decent upgrade
Listening test results and my purchases: Just got back from Audio Ark. I took my portable Panasonic CD player and my $60 JVC headphones (32 Ohm) along with a selection of power metal (Blind Guardian), opera (Joan Sutherland Christmas recital), and some solo guitar (transcriptions of Irish...- JPB
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Help a newbie decide on a decent upgrade
This is my first post to this forum. I apologize for any ignorance. I am looking to listen to some music through headphones. Right now, I have a Rotel RCD-971 CD player, Krell KAV-300i integrated amplifier, and B&W DM604S2 digital monitors. I also have a Panasonic SL-S491C portable CD...- JPB
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