What op amps would go well with Senns?  Currently have a C&C XO with an OPA627 but find it a little too warm and up front. I'll be using it with HD600s and need it in a DIP8 package @ 7V (Brown Dogged SOIC OK as well).   Been looking around and the AD8620 seems to pop up the most.  Also...

Anybody get any fakes from UK sellers so far? I believe the previous consensus was to beware of sellers from Asia but starting to see more and more popping up from UK at low prices from sellers with >99% with 50+ feedback.   Sorry in advance if this has already been discussed. Only browsed...

I recall seeing an ad about a motion activated CD player a few years back.  Anybody happen to know the model or even better, a link to the commercial?  The concept is similar to the JVC NX-TC5 but instead of tilting, two glass doors covering the CD drive open.   I'm hoping to use the part of...

@majkel:  Compared to the 49860, I believe your comments were that the 4562 was smeary and the 49720 was bland.  I wonder if the 4562 and 49720 are manufactured at different plants. On a more detailed note, since the 49860 has a wider operation voltage range, did you ever try running it in...

Looking to buy some opamps for rolling then stumbled on a thread with people saying that the three are the same thing.  Some vendors market them as the same as well. LM4562 and LME49720 are the exact same part... just different model stamped (stated by an ex-employee) The LME49860 is just a...

Anybody happen to know what the gain is on the "High Gain" mode?  Thinking about swapping in an OPA2228 but won't be any good if the gain is too low.

There seems to be a person selling out of China for pretty cheap claiming that they are used.  ie 2x AD797BR for $8.50 http://cgi.ebay.com/2PCS-AD797BR-Mono-Op-amp-Ultralow-Noise-/350410104095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519611dd1f   Their rating is quite high (> 1000 feedback @ 99.7%...

Thinking about rolling the opamp on my C&C XO but not too sure as to what will be compatible.   Lots of threads on opamps but not many giving power ratings. Some opamps I am currently considering are: LT1364 (Recommendation from Avro-Arrow) TLE2142 OPA2111 OPA2227 OPA2228 (Will the...

Although build quality and comfort are also deciding factors in purchasing a product for me, sound quality is definitely the number one item on my checklist. A set of cans that is transparent with good instrument separation and a wide soundstage would be my preference. On a more personal...

Quote: Originally Posted by wali "Low impedance but difficult to drive" does not mean anything (unless the headphone sensitivity is really low i.e. HE-5 which is 25ohms at 87 db). Driving a headphone depends on its impedance (over the frequency range) and sensitivity. K701 with a flat...

Quote: Originally Posted by wali I have posted this before, but once again. check out the difference between HD600 and K701, and their impedance vs frequency chart. The graph is self explanatory but it shows that HD600 will perform best in 300-600ohms impedance setting, while...

Quote: Originally Posted by roker I'd rather have the cans being powered the right way and use my iPod or iPhone for a short term fix until I can get a decent dac. What good is a nice dac if you don't have power going to your phones? My thoughts exactly... but to be more...

OP updated to answer questions but to re-iterate: "Source will most likely be from my AMP3 Pro.1 (Will the hiss affect things?) or Fuze v2. I can consider my laptop but don't think a USB powered DAC/AMP will have enough juice and if powered externally, the idea of yet another adapter doesn't...

I know this is blasphemy but can't really afford much at the moment. I promise that I will get something more worthy once I get my career going (ie just graduated with no job and got tons of student loans to pay back) Back on topic, trying to see what's available in the used market for ~100...

Quote: Originally Posted by David.M beyerdynamic Which ones? DT880 or DT250? DT990 is most likely outta my range even if used. Quote: Originally Posted by Jupiterknight What FW. version are you using with your AMP3 pro.1? 5.26 or 5.31? Just saving up cash for...

Just picked up an AMP3 Pro1 and I thought that my 225s would be alright but found the hiss to get quite pronounced when the volume is over 20 so thinking about saving up for a set of cans to match them. My budget is ~150 (shipped to Canada), going to run straight from the AMP3 and the main...

Grado, Audio Technica and Denon all have great products with a wide range of prices. Next recommendation though... don't get another iPod/iTouch... One of the most recognized and prime targets of thieves.

Thanks for the heads up... Wonder if the T51 is available in KL then... Or should I bug my other friend that's in HK right now... Only going to buy if somebody is bringing it back... sorta my way of stopping myself from spending money hahaha...

@ estreeter: Thanks for the tips. My friend is chinese but he has a low tolerance for pushy sales. @ ClieOS: Wow... aren't you in Malaysia? Guess you go to Singapore a lot. He doesn't have to go to Jaben... just that I'm asking him to help me pick up a DAP and I told him that he could demo...

Amped or unamped? The "Headphone Buyer's Guide" sticky and the "Top 10" article on HeadRoom might be a good starting point.

Have a friend heading to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore next month and hoping for some recommendations on where to pick up an MP3 player for a good price. Kuala Lumpur: Did a little searching and doesn't seem to have many stores with good prices. Most threads recommend skipping entirely and just...

@ estreeter: You ever get around to writing that roadmap? =) My friend is in a similar boat... Going to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore next month with his gf. Is there anything around the Adelphi that can keep women occupied while guys do their thing? Also, how are Jaben's in-store prices...

Sony.... or wait for new A Series model next month =)

Sounds like an old/dying battery...

Another US only deal >< How did you find it? I was just on the site yesterday and didn't find anything (yes, I was on the US site)