Peter, Can't comment on the Stax, however owning the Yammy and ATH 1K, I believe it is a terrific pairing. Admittedly, by themselves, some of my other cans / amps can best them in total or part. However, the synergy between the two is indeed special. Though I've got a fair amount of...

I use subs in my 2-channel rigs and can't imagine doing with out them. In the Living Room, there's 2 Velodyne SPL1000Rs are paired with Focus Audio FS-888s. The home office has a REL R305 paired with Micropure Kotaros. One work office has a REL R205 with Zu Tones and the other another REL...

BooBoo, For me, without a doubt the best amp for thw W1Ks would be the Yamamoto HA-02. The W1Ks and the Yammy were literally made for each other. Do a search on the Yammy and you'll see mine and others' take on this as well. Whether you go with the HA-02 or not, my recommendation would be...

Hi Vandal, The sound character of both is such that the midrange is the star of the show. Both provide crystal clear clarity, which when paired with the wrong amp, may come across as etched or tipped up. The major difference between the two as I hear things is balance, top to bottom...

Quote: Quote: Originally Posted by Vandal To get back to your original question -- Neither is better than the other, although as you have found out, people have strong preferences for one or the other, based on their musical tastes and sonic priorities. Full disclosure first: I...

Eppis, I own the Cayin too and think it is a fine amp - especially with my 701s. Though I've not yet had the pleasure of hearing the Zana Deux, from all accounts here on HeadFi and other forums, it seems safe to say that the ZD is in another league. No doubt others whom have heard both...

Brospin, I've heard that this is a really nice combo. Give a ring to member Jon_L, whom I believe has these two. Cheers, Garry

Quad, Quote: Originally Posted by QuadESL63 I know beauty is only skin deep but it makes me smile just by looking at it It is a big contrast to my rather spartan ARC gears in look and feel. I think you've so simply touched on why there's so much love for the Yammy. You're...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaspert . . . and the good wife says i spend too much time in there. The small speakers are by Tekton Design (USA) using a small Fostex driver and driven by a Ming Da MC34-A07 integrated/power amp (12watt ). Got them both from ebay for some affordable tube...

Jaspert, Lovely looking kit you've got there. Nicely laid out room that's warm and inviting - very well done mate Don't know where to start really . . . Dynaudios, Supratek, Bel Canto Monos, CEC transport (?), etc., etc. Two questions . . . what brand are those single drivers, or are...

OK - For Hifi, based on my experience and assuming one is buying new, I'd go with high efficiency speakers, tubed integrated amp, and tubed or SS CDP. As far as brands & $$, the choices that first come to mind are: Speakers: Omega Super 5s @ USD 950, Omega Deep Hemp Cub @ USD 950...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zuerst ...well, as high end as it's gonna get for me for the next 6~10 years Zuerst, That's hi-end enough to last anyone 6~10 years . . . seems like you put a lot of thought into the look and layout. Your ACs look really, really nice and they...

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrikane Err Garry, you didn't know about the AKG veil mod? Thanks - silly me, how could I have missed that . . . and here I thought you were taking the pairing with your AirTight 300B a bit too literally ! Quote: Originally Posted by...

Quote: Originally Posted by QuadESL63 Just ordered one via Venus Hi-Fi. It has been a week already so hopefully I will get it by the end of August. The sooner the better of course Can't wait to listen to my W1000 on it. BTW, I have gone though most of the posts in this thread but I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Wil Where are you guys! Seems like not alot of people are using this amp now. I've been using it for years now and i'm still very happy with it. hmmm. No worries mate - still here & lovin' my Cayin / 701 combo . Haven't bothered to roll yet...

For heaven's sake man, you're suffocating those poor little K1Ks ! Quick someone - call the HeadFi police @ Interpol Cheers, Garry

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd R Getting them dialed in only took a couple days of playing around with placement. Last weekend when playing a very bass heavy CD, the bass sounded kind of loose and overblown. Turning the spikes in a couple turns so the bottom port sat closer to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd R Living the SET/High efficiency thing a try and really liking it . Wife got to pick the color for the speakers (that really helps get new speakers in the house, hint, hint). Headphone stuff is on top left of the rack. Todd, Agreed re: the...

Hi Yikes, Very tasty - very nice kit you've got there . . . someone's been on quite a shopping spree over the past year! Ahhhh, those lovely Ushers; I can imagine how nice they must sound via the Bel Cantos Ref 1Ks. Hell, even the carpets are high end (I'm a carpet buff myself)! And, my, my...

Quote: Originally Posted by ASR Quote: Originally Posted by GarryH Raysonic CD 128; Sorry but this CDP does not meet the $2K minimum price. Noted & apologies for the inconvenience - I'll post the pricing of the others accordingly.

Rob, Congrats on the decision to purchase the AMR, truly awesome - great pictures as well. That baby looks like it is built like a brick s#%*house. Though the champagne version is looks quite nice, I fancy the Titanium finish as well. As quite a few reviewers think it's a bargain @ UKP 4K...

Audia Flight CD Two @ USD 3,600; Consonance CD 2.2 Linear @ USD 2,000; Original Leonardo 9.3 @ USD 3,100; Cheers, Garry

My 1st amp purchased was my PS Audio GCHA . . . see signature for the rest. Still have and love them all. Cheers, Garry

Quote: Originally Posted by Brailledriver What headphone has the absolutely best synergy with the HA-02? I might be starting all over and the Yamamoto is probably the only amp I really want to try. Mitch, I'm with Tuatara - to me the W1Ks are just perfect with the Yammy...

Need I say more ?????? Enjoy your looooooooooooooovely kit, Garry