I have a unit and i must say it sounds remarkably like the RSA Shadow I also own. The mids are a little recessed as compared to the shadow IMHO, but everything else is around par. I paid USD308 for the amp and an LOD and I must say it was a steal!

Thanks for the responses. I have a really wild idea here: Even though the DAC is the next component I should upgrade, the beta22 amp really intrigues me. I'm really, really, really tempted to build one, as a future-proof, long-term investment. Herein comes the dilemma: Should I go balanced...

Interesting, i will give this one a try

Quote: Originally Posted by RickEC (1) and (6) are both the most costly amongst the options. I have not tried DAC1/Lavry/Stello/Monarchy, so can't tell how bad or good is Zero relative to them. I have experimented with interconnects and heard much discrepencies; would DAC upgrade from...

Quote: Originally Posted by RickEC I'm at the same junction (see my signature). Contemplating a few paths: 1) DAC: DAC1 or Lavry 2) HD650 CAble: Equinox/ Blue Dragon 3) Power cable: ?? 4) RCA Interconnect: Acquired some braided solid silver, Belden, Cheap MIT 5)Tube: Still looking...

i found the dt880's bass anaemic, and didn't really hear anything else that was outstanding from it except its pretty wide soundstage. But the K701 i like because of its detailed and analytical sound, and nice soundstage. As for balanced.. I dont think I wanna take the plunge yet, it's pretty...

I've had these two headphones for over a year now.. Had the DT880 250ohm before but sold it off as I thought the bass was really anaemic. Enjoy these two headphones IMMENSELY. My setup is: Fb2k-> Zero DAC w/Earth -> DV337 (Tungsol5998, 6SJ7GT mesh-plates) Now I'm suffering from...

upsy daisy

Just wondering. Does anyone ever use cat5 cables as power cables/to recable headphones? After seeing that denon cat5 scam cables on amazon it got me thinking whether its actually viable

I'm not sure.. This is what he posted "2003 250 Ohms Darth Beyers " No pics but i guess i could request for some. These don't exist?

As title, Someone's selling the his darth beyers '03 (250ohm) and i can't decide between it and the 600ohm DT880. Which would be better? I've heard the DT880 '05 250ohm and didnt like it for the excessive highs and anemic bass, so I was contemplating on getting the 600ohm, hearing that it's...

Ah i see.. For that amount i'd probably get a new one then. Thanks for the feedback

Ah, when i got them a year back I kinda destroyed the clips holding the headbands in place so they could sit comfortable on my head. :P

I currently have a Zero DAC -> Darkvoice 337 -> K701/DT880/HD650 I found someone selling a gradi 325i, used about 1.5 yrs for around USD220. Would this be a good buy for me? By "good buy" i mean: 1) My current AMP can support it (DV337/Zero) so i dont have to shell out more pennies for...