I didn't do Pink Floyd's mods, but I did roll some tubes ala nickdangerous's recommendations. The JJ/Tesla tubes did make a striking difference, but it still didn't equal the Granite in any way, save, perhaps, the great quiet when there was no music. Then I rolled the tubes on the Granite...

Sorry it took so long; I still can't figure out how to make the photo small enough to fit headfi's standards. This amp continues to amaze me. After a couple of weeks (and some tube rolling to JJ/Tesla 6BQ5s to match the JJ 12AU7), it sounds firmer, sweeter, clearer, more refined and...

I thought I was getting pretty fine sound running my 701s through my Adcom 565 preamp. It has a pretty highly regarded headphone section. However, once I tried the Musical Fidelity X-can v.3 and then my Granite 823, the difference was like night and day. The preamp sound was limited...

I liked the Musical Fidelity X-can V.3 amplifier that I bought last month so much that I decided to give the 823 headphone amp from Granite Audio a try. I had asked around headfi and got some mixed responses, but the idea of an amp for almost $1K tempted me, and their return policy made it easy...

I just got my Musical Fidelity X-can V.3 to go with my 701s, and the combination is pure beauty. With the X-can, there's also all kinds of tube rolling and simple upgrades you can do (if you want/need) down the road that make it even more amazing. The initial price new is about $400, but they...

Well, I'm in audio heaven already. My x-can V.3 just arrived and my 701s aren't even really burned in yet, but the sound is absolutely stunning. I've only listened to a couple cds so far, but on "How Fortunate the Man with None" by Dead Can Dance, the initial bass notes just bulge out (the way...

Hi All, A DIY friend of mine told me that you can get truly amazing sound if you save cds to your hard drive in a "no loss/error correction" mode, then run a USB from your computer to a good DAC and then onto a headphone amp. He claims the best transport system available can't equal the...

I've heard the newer anthem amps, and they are wonderful. It's a Canadian maker, high quality and incredible sound.

I appreciate your input. In fact, I can't wait to go to my first meet! I live near Detroit, so I'll be checking for something. Also, my daughter lives in Chicago, and I'm always looking for excuses to visit her. russedelic

I read hundreds of postings about Senn 650s and AKG701s. I also called Headroom and ran some questions and musical tastes by one of their phone reps. Finally decided on the 701s, based largely on the kinds of music I'm most likely to enjoy in private and on their sonic signature. So far, I'm...

I didn't expect him to say they sucked. Actually I had a long chat with a guy at Granite about their specs (S/N ratio, THD), tube choices, etc. He went into a lot of detail about the quality both of their components and their sound. In other words, no snow job, but pretty interesting...

Hi All, Does anybody know of the Granite Audio 823 headphone amp? I was checking one out on an audiogon auction, and it looks beautiful. Retails for almost 1K, and uses two 6BQ5 and one 12AU7 tubes. I ended up calling Granite Audio, and they told me the amp is fantastic. I'm tempted, but I'd...

Mysticaldodo, what all have you done? I know some tube rolling is in order, but I'd be very grateful if you fun your mods by me. I have an audiophile friend who can do all this stuff, if I just tell him what to do. thanks in advance, rr

Mysticaldodo, what all have you done? I know some tube rolling is in order, but I'd be very grateful if you fun your mods by me. I have an audiophile friend who can do all this stuff, if I just tell him what to do. thanks in advance, rr

Hi All, I just bought a musical fidelity x-can v.3 amp for my AKG701s. I've checked other threads but can't really find an answer to this question: How important is it for me to invest another 3-400 for the musical fidelity dedicated power supply? My amp isn't here yet, but I know it comes...

Good headphones get you through times of no money better than money gets you through times of no headphones. Same can be said of LSD, IMHO.

David Holland Quartet: Conference of the Birds (song AND album)

I thought the 701 cable was supposed to be some revolutionary "flat wire technology." In what way are people not happy with the cable, and how would recabling help. Or, is this flat wire tech stuff bogus?

Thanks all. The good news is that the folks at fullcompass.com responded incredibly well and have already got another pair on their way to me. Good place to buy. Ask specifically for Ken Schneider; he's incredible knowledgeable and helpful.

Thanks you, serious headfiers; that's good advice. I appreciate the help. rr

Hi All, I know there are various cds out there to help burn in amps, cables, headphones, and other system components. Can any one recommend a particular one? Do they really work? Are they worth the money? thanks, rr

I think I just blew the left speaker out on my brand new AKG701s! I was listening at loud, but not insane volume, playing them through my Adcom preamp. What happened??? Should headphones blow up at loud, but listenable volume? Might the problem be that I was powering them through the Preamp...

I just got my AKG701s in about three weeks from FullCompass. They sound very good already, and I'm only running them through my Adcom preamp. I can barely turn the volume up beyond 12 o'clock. My question is this: since my Adcom is already providing incredible volume, will I still want to invest...

How are the x-cans with the 701s? I'm wavering back and forth between the x-cans and the corda aria (maybe even the gilmore lite). Your sage advice and experience are greatly appreciated. rr

How about with the AKG701s?