I have a small office in my basement and really no room to properly setup my speakers.  I normally listen only through headphones.  However, after being told my a few folks in my local hi-fi store that I probably never "really heard" music, I decided to take out my cheap Boston Acoustic...

So, I have been using Sennheiser HD598s for 2+ years and recently had the opportunity to audition the HiFiMan HE1000 with the EF6 amp.  I've had them for about a week.  I have a ProJect debut carbon with the upgraded acrylic platter, speedbox and phonobox.     Yes, the HE1000s sound good...but...

Thanks.  I pulled the trigger on them and am borrowing a HIFIMan EF6 amp.  The jury is still out...

UPDATE 2 YEARS LATER::::::::   So...two years have gone by and I am still enjoying my HD598 with Schitt Magni.  The only purchases over the past couple years were a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable and a Technics SA-GX190 receiver.   Since this original posting I have been coveting the HD800...

Here is some technical data on the Nad and Technics:   Nad 992i Preamp - http://nadelectronics.com/download.php?130319150322-NAD_PP3i_PP2i_Data-Sheet.pdf|PP2i%20Phono%20Preamplifier   Technics Receiver - http://www.hifiengine.com/library/technics/sa-gx190.shtml   Thank you to anyone who...

Hello Everyone,   I've recently compiled several pieces of equipment - some at full retail price, others for next to nothing.  Assuming all are in good working order, I'm looking for some recommendations on the ideal setup using these pieces simply for headphone listening.     Pro Ject Debut...

vinyl or cd?                             jk

The first cassette I got was when I was in second grade and I will not name the artist I had a little tape player and I would rewind and play the first song over and over and over.  The chorus of that song was euphoric for me, it was amazing.  That was the benchmark for my love of music - that...

Quote: No you're not being trolled!   Thank you all for the wonderful and honest responses.  This is what I was hoping to hear.

First new vinyl I purchased - Radiohead - Kid A First used vinyl I purchased - Dire Straits - Making Movies.....awesome   edit..this was supposed to be a reply to a comment referencing both radiohead and dire straits

Good stuff everyone.

Hello Everyone,   This may be hard to explain correctly, and without offending, but as someone who is standing on the outside with one toe into the audiophile community, I must express a (hopefully) misconception that I cannot help but form as I read through these and other hi-fi forums.  ...

All hooked up and sounding great - thanks for the help

I just picked up a B&O Beomaster 3000

Here is a pic:   http://tinypic.com/r/szdbuf/5

I am knew to speakers. I have previously been running my TT (built-in preamp) through a Schiit Magni and using headphones.  I got some old Technics speakers that I want to try but have never seen an audio input on speakers that looks like these (like I said - new to speakers).     Basically...

Thanks again.  Glad to hear I don't need to drop a lot more to enjoy these.  I'll look into the Fiio E10 and the Magni/Modi.

Thanks for the quick response and excellent point on dropping the cash on better headphones.  It seems obvious now that you've said it 

Hello,   I am relatively new to the head-fi world, having used nothing but Sony V-6s for the past 10 years.  After a bad experience with V-Moda LP2s (too bassy) I've settled in with these 598s.     I will use these primarily at home with my laptop (factory sound card). I listen primarily to...