[Kendoji]

Ha, I believe Tyll said the LCD-3 was about 20% better than the LCD-2.

 

[BRAC]

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True but you still have to find a right balance and compromise if within a limited budget. i.e) $2000 LCD3 isn't a smart choice when you can have 93% of the same sound with half the price.

Budget is always a consideration, that really goes without saying.
 
In more simple terms - start with the headphone, then consider your source, then finally the amp. You could potentially swap the order on source and amp, but the rig should always be built around the headphone first, imo.
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Ha, I believe Tyll said the LCD-3 was about 20% better than the LCD-2.

I would probably agree with that number from a purely technical standpoint, however, my level of "satisfaction and enjoyment" has easily doubled.

 

[Girls Generation]

Roughly picking a number?
 
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+1  yeah.  93% of the LCD-3?  Not in my book.  How does one come up with a % anyway?

 

[myap2328]

Well, the second question would be, this is my actual first entry into the audiophile world. I can get the LCD-2 but my family won't be happy, but they would still allow me to do so. They are very much fine if I purchase the hd650. Considering the fact that I have to spend a sum of money again to buy an amp/dac for the lcd2, u guys think I should start slow or go-for-it!

EDIT: Seems like an inappropriate question but I am asking this because I am afraid an appropriate amp would cost me quite a bit.

 

[jsgraha]

Imho, a good lcd2 is about 80% of a good lcd3. I've listened to 5 lcd2 and 2 lcd3 belong to various friends and a local shop, and there's variation, especially with lcd2 (either rev1 or rev2).

 

[Girls Generation]

Asgard 2, Bifrost, HE500. gogogo
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Well, the second question would be, this is my actual first entry into the audiophile world. I can get the LCD-2 but my family won't be happy, but they would still allow me to do so. They are very much fine if I purchase the hd650. Considering the fact that I have to spend a sum of money again to buy an amp/dac for the lcd2, u guys think I should start slow or go-for-it!

EDIT: Seems like an inappropriate question but I am asking this because I am afraid an appropriate amp would cost me quite a bit.

 

[myap2328]

Asgard 2, Bifrost, HE500. gogogo

Hifiman isn't available in my country and if I'm no wrong the he500 is EVEN harder to drive, isn't it?

 

[Girls Generation]

Irrelevant in this case.
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if I'm no wrong the he500 is EVEN harder to drive, isn't it?

 

[varyV]

I think I'm over Project Sunrise for now...was waiting for their upcoming "Project Ember" amp for a while but it kept on getting delayed and I'm thinking about jumping ship.

Anyways, has anyone heard both the Burson Soloist and the WA7 to help me make an educated choice? I'm between the two for a decision...the source for the Burson being a Dacport LX (at least for now), while the WA7 has an inbuilt DAC?

 

[adydula]

myap2328...
 
I have the LCD2's and have gone thru sevearl amps...
 
the one I have kept is the o2 amp....u can get for $99.....
 
it drives the LCD2's with authority and it doesnt break the bank....
 
Alex

 

[mentt]

Another good cheap AMP/DAC for LCD2 is Fubar 4.

 

[Girls Generation]

I found O2 lacking with LCD2. 

 

[AManAnd88Keys]

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myap2328...
 
I have the LCD2's and have gone thru sevearl amps...
 
the one I have kept is the o2 amp....u can get for $99.....
 
it drives the LCD2's with authority and it doesnt break the bank....
 
Alex

Somehow I have been waiting for this. Must be some kind of head-fi conditioning

 

[adydula]

hey...its your money....spend, spend, spend...and be happy.....lol...
 
The O2 isn't lacking sonically......
 
But that's IMHO ....
 
Alex

 

[Girls Generation]

O2 was lacking a lot. Sounded... small. Not much attack, nor good imaging and SS, etc... It's good for the money but it doesn't change the fact that it was lacking.