The HP-4 has just returned from England, repaired. I was told it was a matter of a capacitor which failed and caused other problems. The output jacks were resoldered to fix the problem that I reported earlier. I gave it a more thorough listen alongside the Sugden Headmaster. I would now say...

Quote: Originally Posted by fkclo You mentioned that the HP-4 failed after the first hour. This is something I heard first time. Can you describe the failure - was it a blown fuse, or pop & smoke, or channel unbalance .... ? Was your HP-4 a new one ? F. Lo Hi, fkclo...

Hi, I'd like to share my impressions on these sets. Listening with the HP4 brought least fatigue and was throughout enjoyable (+). However, the questions arose: was the music ment to be that way? (-) I usually feel, that music is about suffering, namely, with discomfort being its integral...

Hi, everybody, I'm going to receive an HP4 for audition next week. I have also ordered a Sugden headmaster. I'll compare both to my Graham Slee solo. I'm listening to classical vinyl LP's. (Sorry for the frequent I's). Sorry also not to have Headroom or Meier Opera for comparison. What is your...