I don't have the strength at the moment to get into a discussion of Rafe's most recent display of ineptitude, but in regard to the comment function, I think what he's done is to ban me (and roscoe and I'm sure others) from commenting on posts made with his byline. I don't have an option to reply...

Exactly. We made these exact points in our comments, which have now been deleted. And he seemed legitimately shocked, insinuating that he's being unfairly criticized "for everything he does" to have people point out how empty and useless the post was, even though the comments cited specific...

It’s all pretty tragic/hilarious. I was one of the other people posting whose comments have now been deleted. In my last, quite lengthy, comment, I tried to be as civil as possible under the circumstances and actually engage in the “discussion” he says he wants to encourage, but it seems that...

Marantz SA-7S1 - $6,995

It's from polishing. How noticeable it is (always at an angle) has to do with what grit the final polish was done with. If a super, super fine grit is used, sometimes you can't really see it from any angle, but with most polished metal, you can see these marks if put in the right light and...

Jerome: I agree with you that the GS1000 bass is forward. However, I love it. I rarely find it to be too much, and I think if the mids weren't so recessed, the bass would sound much more well balanced. Certainly in comparison with the highs, the bass isn't too forward. My problem is the super...

Andrew: I already own both the HD650 and K702. jpelg: I like my PRO900s quite a bit. But the reason I got them is because I needed closed, semi-portable, quality cans and they seemed like the best option. They succeed in fulfilling these requirements, and therefore I am satisfied with the...

padam - I think you're right, and I hope to be able to do that soon. I do worry that it will send me down another long and expensive road, though. I definitely have no resistance to electrostats if I find them superior and can swing a pair and amp that satisfy me. I just haven't had that...

Yes, I am excited to receive the K501s and try them for myself. I have been interested in them for years since they have such a reputation around here for classical, and I will be be happy to see for myself. Also, as has been said, they are very affordable, so if I love them, they'll be a real...

I am still searching for ideal classical music cans, and while I like the 'phones I have for many things, I still feel like I am missing something. I know one pair of headphones can never be perfect for all kinds of classical, and all kinds of recordings, so I guess the most accurate way to...

Yeah, I mean the thing is that if those graphs are right, I feel like they would sound extraordinarily, freakishly different from every other well-knows pair of cans around here. Most phones have a dip approaching, including, and proceeding from 1k hz (where the ear is most sensitive), a...

Are there any accurate frequency response graphs available for the W5000 with a proper fit? The charts at Headroom and headphoneinfo.com seem to portray exactly what you would expect from closed headphones with a bad fit. I just don't believe that either of them accurately reflects what you...

Also, the sample files will crossfeed on and off posted earlier in this thread do not seem to be hosted at that link anymore. Does anyone have them that could make them available again?

I know it's been asked before, but I would love to hear from more owners: Does the Phonitor crossfeed really get the sound out of your head and out in front of you? I mean, I know it should help with imaging and spacial effects, but does it produce a less closed-in feeling or just a less hard...

Yikes. Have been interested in these phones, but that interest is waning. No warmth in live instruments? The sound of a live cello is what I would call the textbook definition of a warm sound.

Meant to post here sooner to see if others were taking part in the Carnegie series. I too have tickets to the entire cycle. I agree for the most part with what has been said about Barenboim's M1 Wednesday night. It certainly was an electric, vivacious performance, and I think it's the most...

My amp was shipped exactly on time, and e-mails were returned promptly for the most part. I think one time I had to resend an e-mail after no response for a few days, but most were returned within 48 hours. On the whole, their customer service was outstanding.

In my experience, the forward highs are too grating for rock (especially since so much of it is poorly recorded, with harsh highs already a part of the source), and the recessed mids take away too much of the body from guitars and voices if they're not extremely forward in the mix. Also, the...

I agree with what others have said... If the mids dominated and the bass was recessed, either there was something wrong with the pair you heard or the amplification was so inadequate that it totally changed the character of the phones. I will say that with anything less than a very good...

mofonyx - Nice. They'll be at Carnegie next weekend, and I am doing my best to find a ticket to one, or two, or all three of the shows. The one with the Bruckner 9 would probably be my first choice though.

Quote: Originally Posted by SmoothSound Does anyone have experience using the WA2 as a pre-amp? Is it as good of a pre-amp as it is a headphone amp....will it compete with higher end pre-amps like Cary, Mcintosh etc. or more like mid-fi stuff like Jolida and ASL? I wish that I...

You're right, some of the 6DJ8 prices are crazy, but most of that, I suspect, is due to rarity more than night/day superiority to more reasonably priced options. Someday I will probably succumb and try one of the high priced ones that people rave about just to see if it's all true or not, but...

Xenithon, If you haven't rolled the power tubes yet, I would do that before rolling the rectifiers. Both have room for improvement, but I think if I had to choose one to leave stock, it would be the rectifiers. Of course, 5998s are more expensive than good EZ80s, so there is that to consider...

Update - I added tube-rolling impressions to the first post. Other WA2 owners, please, let's hear from you! Have you rolled tubes? Which ones? Do you agree with my impressions of the amp's and other tubes' sound? Do you think I'm off my rocker and hearing things? Let's get a discussion going!

atbglenn - You're right, that's definitely my amp. There are also some new exterior pictures of the black model, and I assume those are my amp also. I am honored that it is the new model unit and that their interior work on it was deemed worthy of being their display model. paara - Be very...