Quote: I understand the stock WA6 tubes aren't supposed to be that great, but I had the opportunity to buy the unit less than 2 weeks used for a good price so I took the stock tubes. I also wanted to see how much I enjoyed the stock configuration before blowing a couple hundred on new...

Quote: Less than 20 hours on the cans, amp is new, stock tubes/rectifier, about 100 hours on those. I've demoed plenty of closed and open cans and prefer open.

Quote: I guess middle ground was a bad phrase to use--I just mean something which is has the best qualities of both all while being a bit more "fun". The Grado sound has always appealed to me, but I've only been able to demo the lower end models (I've heard the SR60i and the SR225i). Having...

Quote: WA6, Modi DAC. Brand new, yes.

I recently upgraded to an HD650 from D2000s. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about them. They sound pleasant, but lack the punchy-ness and dynamics of my D2000s. They have good clarity and separation, but lack the soundstage and sparkle of the K701s which I exchanged for them (as many I'm sure...

Quote: I guess I should say I don't listen to rock exclusively by any means. I listen to a lot of electronic music (deep house, UK garage, minimal techno) as well and some hip-hop. I should again emphasize that clarity, detail and soundstage are the most important features to me.  ...

Hey guys,    I want to upgrade from my D2000s and am debating buying either this headphone or Sennheiser HD650s.    I'm looking at something which is a big step up from the D2000s in terms of detail and soundstage. I purchased a pair of K701s but returned them as I felt they lacked body...

Sorry to bump and old thread but I'm pretty interested in getting one of these headphones. I listen to a really wide range of music so I know there isn't just one headphone that would suit them all best, but if I were going to get one I'd want the ideal one for listening to something like...

Not just the headphones' materials to into the cost. Also have to pay engineers to develop new products, etc

edit: Sorry didn't read the post

Been listening to a lot of Kastle lately. His new LP is FANTASTIC  

Quote: Definitely the most exciting act to surface this year. Really, really excited for their LP

You could get a hybrid like the Hifiman EF2A. Not a full-blown tube amp but you'll get some of the "tube sound"

Quote: This is more the case. Those saying that prices are high because of limited demand kind of have it backwards. Economics 101 actually tells us that lower demand will decrease the cost. The issue is the fixed costs on the supply side--big consumer electronics companies keep prices low...

Quote: Yeeah bro there were some pretty sick sweeps in that last Bloc Party album.

Quote: I'm leaning towards this suggestion. Do you think the Modi DAC would be adequate? I've heard good things and Wa6 + Upgrades + Bifrost is stretching my budget.    Follow up question: which WA6 upgrades do you consider the most essential? It seems like pretty much everyone gets the...

Typically when you plug it in via usb it will do this automatically but sometimes it doesn't--do what he said.

Quote: So do you have any recommendations?

Quote: There's no faulty logic here, broseph. I'll upgrade the amp later on-- no reason not to buy the headphones now. Will probably buy some fancy schmancy balanced tube amp or whatever down the road. This is about what to do until then. 

Quote: Sorry if you find these threads to be obtrusive to your enjoyment of the forums but I have checked out dozens and dozens of threads and have not answered my question.   Also, I would buy them because I like the way they sound, and always have the option of buying a nicer amp in...

So I've been auditioning a number of headphones lately and decided to go with the HD800s. I've been pretty happy over the last few years with my D2000s and Hifiman EF2A amp/dac but I decided it's time for a major upgrade since I have the cash. Obviously I want to upgrade my amp and DAC to...

also I apologize I did not see the "advice" thread.

Hi,   About two and a half years ago, by recommendation of this forum, I bought some Denon AH-D2000 headphones, and I have been extremely happy with them ever since. About a year ago, also by Head-Fi recommendation, I got a Hifiman EF2a amp and it's been great as well.    I think it's...

Hey,   I am considering getting some in-ear headphones to supplement my big over-ears and I was wondering what you guys think of the Etymotic 6i ($100). My friend has a pair and he highly recommends them and says they'll sound even better than my amped Denon AH-D2000s and my Beyer DT770s...

Quote: Originally Posted by nyjets28 so do you need a dac as well? Does the EF2 have one? I see a USB input on the back.