I'm a big fan of the HD580 for jazz. I listen to jazz more than anything else, e.g., John Coltrane, Clifford Brown, Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, etc., and each listening session with the HD580 is satisfying. Smooth, warm, enveloping -- this is how I like for jazz to be presented, and I find the...

I enjoy my Grado SR125s as a compliment to my Senn HD580s, depending on the mood, but I am frequently annoyed by the tendency of the Grado earcups to twist. Often, I can't tell how many times the cup has twisted, and I'm afraid I'll eventually overtwist in trying to keep the cord straight. Has...

Thanks for the input. I'm first going to test the amp straight from my turntable to make sure it works, then I'll try connecting from tape out to ceramic in. I had hoped to use this amp with my "workshop/garage" rig, which is an older Denon CDP and a 70s-era Marantz receiver in a wooden carrier...

I just picked up an old, unused, still-boxed solid state headphone amplifier for 10 bucks. It was made by Philmore, circa 1970s, and is set up for phono use. It has two sets of stereo inputs -- one for magnetic phono cartridge and one for ceramic/crystal phono cartridge. These are the only two...

I am looking to buy a copy of Let it Be on DVD. After some initial research, it appears that there are several versions out there, e.g., Special Edition, Collector's Edition, Apple Edition, etc. I can't determine which is the best in terms of audio and video quality and which, if any, is a...

I believe my title re: "Omega II" may be misleading. After further research, it appears that the Van Alstine Omega II is a pre-amp -- I assume it's the one markl says retailed for around $900. The one on Audiogon referenced by strohmie (i.e., the one for $100) is apparently just the headamp from...

Anyone familiar with this amp? I searched this forum but found little commentary about actual performance. I would appreciate some input if anyone is informed. Thanks.

I just bought a NAD 5355 CD player off eBay. It was billed as mint condition, and I have no reason to believe the seller was being less than honest. In any event, upon opening and firing up the player, the tray will not open. When I push the open/close button, the tray moves forward slightly...

I'm trying to find the headphone output impedance of the Onkyo. That spec is hard to come by. Thanks to all for the most informative responses. You folks have been very gracious to share your thoughts with a new member. I'm leaning toward going for the 580s w/ no amp, then scoring a...

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I would appreciate some advice. I'm a long-time headphone listener, but have just recently decided to upgrade from my very old Sony MDR-V3s. Most of my $$$ goes toward keeping my new baby daughter in diapers, so I am on a budget. I am trying to match my purchase as closely as possible to my...