Thank you my friend

My first attempt at making a stand for these babies or anything for that matter, this was a trial run before I break out the pricey wood and glad I did it as I ran into things I did not expect. For the final I am going use Bloodwood and just engrave the logo into that, lights are a bit much and...

This performance is magical, well at least for me it is.

That's what I am using but my head must be to big for after I adjusted to fix it does not like that stand :)

I am actually in my makeshift woodshop trying to design a stand for them. All the ones I have seen to short and I do not like how the wires hit the table surface. Now I will have to make sure the cups have a seal after reading this, just in case :)

Speaking of reviewers, I forget the podcast but it was one of the more well respected. The guy is interviewing I believe the Focal dude who say something about loving turning down the lights and getting lost in the music. The reviewer/ host was totally taken back and had no idea why he should...

That's what I paid in US.

Definitely start with the volume down but I used mine with the McIntosh MHA 150 in the 150-300 ohm setting and they just came to life. Was great on the lower two settings but wow on the highest was just amazing. Hence why I am putting my pennies away to pick that bad boy up.

Gratz brother, heaven is just a few days away.! I made the mistake of over analysing at first, wondering if I had wasted 3k and it was not till I chilled out and just let them play that I know they worth every penny.

Just ordered it before I left for work this morning, did not want to be the "are we there yet kid" ;)

Broke down and ordered a new cable, wanted to wait till I got my amp but just could not take the stock cable tangles any longer. Silvergarde S3 - 4-wire (4 x 20awg) - Pure silver occ litz - cotton multicore 11-core - infused polymer center core - multi-layer (cotton + teflon) - pure textile...

I had the Cord Hugo but it had a flakey Jack so I returned it. So what I have left at home is the Pro-Ject S2 box I got as a temp till I find something. The Woo Fireflies with the upgraded tubes which I hated till I got a silver USB cable now they are decent. Other things I tried where Moon...

I took my Emps on a tour to all the local stores and tried a bunch of gear, the McIntosh 150 stood out in a big way to me. Now everything I have at home seems lacking, I guess I am more concerned that McIntosh is not the Bose of the high-end world. Or can I get something that smokes it for the...

Ok I am about to do something crazy and pick up the McIntosh MHA150 for my Emps. The price tag for me is massive so before I pull the trigger I figured I'd ask you all if I am being stupid .:)

That and it brings the sound stage to full center making it more intimate as it slightly smooths the edges, perfect for when you are feeling chill.

They are both so good and you can just use which best fits your mood, all bases are covered.

I liked it enough at the store to take it home and I am just now sitting down with it so I will let you know.

Sorry all, should not of brought up tidal it's just my quirk and opinion. Rather not be the cause of a thread derailing, My apologies

Just did A B testing between CD Tidal and Qobuz with with the Emps and the Macintosh 150. Tidal failed hard but Q held up nicely. Also lucked out on my DAC shopping and found a Cord Hugo on consignment, snagged it for 800. Well I think I got lucky it is a 1 not a 2 but it sounds awesome with...

Really? I cancelled my subscription last month it was driving me crazy, it does sound pretty clean but it's not right. It's like they mess with the presentation, instruments are slightly out of place. Yeah it's nit picky but it throws me off just enough that I can't enjoy.

Just checked out the Emps on a Macintosh MHA 150 oh my :) Also tried the Moon 230H but that place only had Tidal as an option for music so all I could hear was mush. I think I love the Mac but did not get to hear its use the USB DAC, anyone have one and how does the DAC do?

It's hard not to praise these things man, I keep getting my mind blown and I still using low end amp/dac which I hope to fix tomorrow. You think after so many spins of your test tunes you had heard all these was but nope Empy shows you more. The thing that blew my mind is one tune I love I did...

I only spent about 15 minutes with them but there was something about the LCD-XC that I really enjoyed and I almost picked them up while awaiting the Emps. I would give them a shot if you have access to hearing them but who knows now after the emps I might be jaded and hate them :)

I am really hoping once I find the pairing I like I can finally just enjoy and no longer be in the hunt for something better. The Emps seem posed to end the quest I have been on since I got my first headphones. I was 10 then and 51 now so I think it is about time to just chill. :)

Salesman talked me out of walking out with it at lunch. Instead I will go test drive on sat sat and if I enjoy he will let me take it home for a few days, seems the smart way to go