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Amp suggestions for HD600 under $500
Hey Headfi! I'm currently ampless, since I've sold off my pico. Previous experience include a Headroom MicroDac plus Micro Amp (2006 DM), RSA SR-71 and most recently the Headamp Pico. I've heard some pretty phenomenal setups with my HD600 at Chicago meets including the RSA B52, the Zana...- chouman
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Sony A818 amped?
I currently use a 4th generation ipod with a turbodock to a Headamp Pico to UM2s or KSC-75s for my portable setup. I'd like something smaller and more pocketable. The pico definitely adds detail and soundstage and lots of other benefits to my ipod (no hiss on UM2s) etc. Would the Sony sound...- chouman
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No HD650 Replacement... sorry
Look at the press releases here guys... http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser...ses_07.01.2008 Sennheiser Worldwide: Microphones, Headphones and Wireless Systems Sennheiser Worldwide: Microphones, Headphones and Wireless Systems- chouman
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Pico or SR-71???
Hey all! So as the title says, I'm in a bit of a conundrum and would love for people to chime in with thoughts. My issue is this... I currently own a Headroom Micro Dac as detailed in sig and use an SR-71 as my home and portable amp. I'm currently on the pre-order list for a Headamp Pico...- chouman
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Source Upgrade Advice
Hi all! I currently own a Headroom Micro Dac as my source. I mainly listen to music off my computer, since I don't have a whole lot of room for a cd player and my desk is pretty small at the moment. I was wondering how the Micro Dac stacks up against other dacs and what are other good options...- chouman
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Hornet M question
Hey! Has anyone tried the Hornet with a Headroom Micro Dac? Just recently, my hd600s or my microstack had some magical transformation because now the sound has really opened up and i'm loving it. Wondered if the Hornet M might be a better amp than the Micro (desktop module 05) and if...- chouman
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What Would YOU do?
Hey! I'm considering upgrading my amp. I currently use a Headroom Microstack with my Cardas-cabled HD600, which I do enjoy tremendously but would also like to check out some other amps. Some I've been considering to pair up with the Micro Dac are: 1) X-Can v3 with Pink Floyd Mods 2)...- chouman
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AKG K501 or Grado SR225 or amp?
Hey you crazy head-fiers! Crazy in a good way of course because we're only crazy about sweet audio production filling our ears and heads right? The title basically explains it! I'm coming from a background of px100, to AKG K26P to HD595, then added SR60 and um1, then to HD600. My current...- chouman
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Lab Study on Headphones and Emotions
The other day I went over to the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago and they had a lab study that paid for you to participate in their studies. So, I waltzed in there ready to make a quick buck or two. Gotta get the dough to get more gear from someplace right? The funny...- chouman
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To give or not to give...
Hey fellow head-fiers! I suddenly while sifting through the forums and looking at what new classical cds to purchase thought of my dad and felt some pangs of guilt. Why? Well, my father loved music, especially classical (Baroque in particular) and opera. I probably inherited much of...- chouman
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Z-Audio amps?
Anybody have experiences with these? I'm trying to figure out what portable amp would work well with my SR60s and UM1s since my Headroom micro is a battery glutton. Thanks. Looked at Xin's amps but don't want to wait that long. Other suggestions? Oh, budget is hopefully under 150, and music...- chouman
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How to add "My Feedback" in signature?
Hey guys, I know this is probably super easy and straightforward. I simply wanted to know how to put My Feedback in my signature with those words showing and a hyperlink without actually displaying the web address. In advance, I'm sorry for the silly question and am thankful for your...- chouman
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Carrying full-sized circumaural headphones
Hey guys, I'm going to be doing a bit of traveling, short trips around to other states to visit friends as well as a longer quarter abroad in Paris. What cases are there that would be good to carry my gear? This would include an HD 595 (if I haven't upgraded) and the headroom micro stack. I...- chouman
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Carrying full-sized circumaural headphones
Hey guys, I'm going to be doing a bit of traveling, short trips around to other states to visit friends as well as a longer quarter abroad in Paris. What cases are there that would be good to carry my gear? This would include an HD 595 (if I haven't upgraded) and the headroom micro stack. I...- chouman
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Why Senn, Grado, AKG don't demo in Apple store?
So we all know that Bose is phenomenal in their marketing and not so much in the sound quality of their headphones. BUT, these are the only headphones that are on the demo table with ipods in the apple store and I wondered why Senn, Grado, AKG, and Beyer don't demo there. It seems that if the...- chouman
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connecting the micro stack
i am so excited for my micro dac that should arrive soon. a few questions for those who have the micro stack. if i am using my laptop as a source, i should just connect via usb, right? (my soundcard does not have a line out... only headphone out) if i am using my ipod, do i have to buy a...- chouman
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What Gain Setting?
Hey everyone! So I currently own the Headroom Micro Amp and a pair of Sennheiser HD 595s (50 ohm version). Can someone please explain the different gain settings. I do not want to meddle around too much with them for fear of damaging the headphones. I currently run the headphones out of the...- chouman
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Poor PX100
I have to say that my Sennheiser PX100 from two years ago was my initiation into better headphones, since before I dabbled in numerous cheapy ear buds and clip ons and street style HPs. I loved my PX100s, especially for portable use. The long cable however got caught numerous times and...- chouman
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headroom micro dac instead of new soundcard?
hi all! i'm pretty new to headfi, only discovering it recently and spending way too much time perusing through tons of threads just soaking in way more info than my mind can process. started out with my stumbling across headroom a few years back. i'm now starting to fear for my wallet, but...- chouman
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total bithead or headroom micro dac question
hi all! i'm pretty new to headfi, only discovering it recently and spending way too much time perusing through tons of threads just soaking in way more info than my mind can process. started out with my stumbling across headroom a few years back. i'm now starting to fear for my wallet, but...- chouman
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