Thanks guys, some good ideas there but I think the OP Amp swap is probably a better idea. Stripped down the X-Cans last night and fired up the tubes, very disapointing glow actually, like a torch just as the battery is about to fail. I thought they might have quite a bright glow, like a low...

Hi, I currently have the X-Can's V2 and am considering doing something a little more interesting with the design of it. IMHO the design is really pretty dull, for a valve amp. I have always thought part of the appeal of valves was the ability to see them. So I am considering totally...

Thanks for all of your replies, lot's to chew on there. Just a little confused at R3CCOS reply, could you just clarify what a T/A is please. Thanks, Rick

Bifcake, your initial experiences of the 580's sounding muffled and tinny mirror my own, up to now. I have had my 580's for about 6 months now, and have used them quite a lot, but I have not really given them a true break-in (max volume for 24 + hours). I am currently doing this to hopefully...

How could I leave you guys Nah, the only thing that pissed me off was that everyone seemed to recommend the use of an amp, the X-Can’s came up more than once with regards the 580's. Then, when I bought one, all of a sudden it was the worst amp on the market, and everyone was saying I would...

Thanks for all your advice guys It looks as though Grado's are the way to go. I have found a pair of RS2's second hand for $297 - is that a good deal do you think ? Or should I go new 325's ? As far as amp's go, I do seem to recall Nick Dangerous himself saying that on comparison with...

Hi Sorry about the cheesy thread title, this question has probably been answered 100 times before, but I suppose everyone’s case is different....here’s mine. I’m looking to replace my Sennheiser 580 and X-Can’s V2 combination. I find it is overly bright feel that it lacks the punch/bass...

Yeah, anyway, ****** that, bye - permanently

Ah well, each to their own, I have to STRONGLY disagree with the following : Nick Dangerous Chadbang Nacher This is supposed to be a pro X-Cans thread, if you want to slag them off, please start your own anti X-Cans thread. I really don't understand this forum, and if it keeps up...

Quote: Originally posted by Nick Dangerous Nikolaidotorg? Haven't heard that one in a while. Dusty, you've been around long enough... you should have noticed. Shame on you! Oo'er, what does Nikolaidotorg mean ? Sounds like a Star Trek character !!

Very constructive Nacher As I have already had slapped wrists off MacDef () for my outbursts, I will leave it to other members of the forum to give you their, ahem, comments. Well just a little update, and still WOW !! I have now run them in (cooked eggs on my PSU anyone?) and they sound...

No, it doesn't mean it's a valve system I have a Marantz PM-66 which clicks on after about 20 seconds, as does my friends Sony integrated. I think it simply performs a self check (somehow, I'm sure someone will know what it checks, probably for short circuits or overloads) and then...

Yep, Rick is the name !!

X-Cans !! Dependant on your headphones of course....if you have Senn's get the X-Cans IMHO. As for the X-PSU, mmmm, I have heard conflicting reports, some say it's better with it, some say you cant tell the difference and some say it's worse. Try it and see I suppose. Cheers, Rick

Hi all, First things first, the glass head. Well I live in the UK (possibly a bit of a problem if you live in the US !!), and I got it a long time ago from a shop called Spoils, which I also think may have gone out of business !! It is a really good tool though. OK then, I have tried...

Thanks for that Dusty. Well I think (as it may just be interference yet) I will try the following before I start to play with the internals - and give them a listen in these configurations, one by one 1. Remove all interconnects, so it's independant 2. Move it's position to the other side...

Oh dear, that wasn't the reply I was looking for I can't really start messing with the internals, it's brand new and could invalidate the warranty. As for the noise being drowned out, well I suppose it could be, but I really can't tell fully as even during a very quiet passage of music...

Well what can I say, I hold my hands up to all those who told me I needed a headphone amp, and I am blown away My findings, well the 580's have lost all of their harsh, fatiguing sound that I complained about. They are now super smooth and clear, all thanks to the X-Cans. Instrument...

Hi, Well after much, ahem, discussion regarding why I may need a headphone amp, my HD580's are about to have an intimate joining with the X-Cans V2 on Saturday Should be interesting, some very conflicting reports about them on this forum (after a search). Some saying they improve...

Good idea DustyChalk.... Sorry to offend anyone guys but he made it personal, and hey, if you dont like it turn the page Anyway, nobody "knows" each other on here, so whats the point ?

Ah, there’s that presumptuous arrogant **** Spad again. Tell me Spad, how old am I ? How long have I been into serious audio ? Define why I am the uninitiated amateur you seem to think I am ? No answers ?, no I didn't think so. I think the only person here who clearly has no idea what he is...

Spot on Joe. Spad please read and digest Joe's post, I think you will find it agrees with pretty much everyone else who understands the more technical aspects of electronics. I understand perfectly Spad. I just don't like people who generalise with no foundation other than inaccurate...

Thanks for all the replies. It's given me an insight into the wonderful world of headphone amps. I do understand that $'s do not always equal good quality sound, and that only I can say what "does it for me", at whatever cost that might be Spad, a slightly presumptuous post but funny at the...

Yes Mumrik, addressing old news there buddy, if you know I am a convert what have you proved by ranting, raving and swearing, apart from your ignorance that people can change their opinions ? You actually QUOTED me saying that I made a mistake, AND that I understood what I must sound like to...

So if we are assuming that my amp isn't driving them properly, and that as Joe says the fault cannot be with the headphones, I need a dedicated amp that will 'alter' the sound that goes into the phones from my CDP. It also appears that if my amp is in fact giving me an accurate sound, which...