I'm looking at buying either an Auteur Classic or a Verite Closed, do people think the Verite is worth the extra money? I currently own the HD800 and an OTL tube amp, and want something with a bit more bass as a second headphone to complement the HD800. I know the VC is a bit bass heavier and...

How do I disassemble and re use the HD800 connector? I've stripped off the heat sink, but I can't get past this point. I dont want to handle it too roughly for fear of breaking it, but I can't figure out for the life of me how it comes apart. I want to use the connector for a DIY cable, as...