That is the setup I have to own. The T1 and the CSP2+. That's without a doubt the coolest looking combo. As of now, I have a KICAS Caliente and a pair of AKG's.
Post some pics. Thanks.
Post some pics. Thanks.
Beyerdynamic to launch new top headphone at IFA -- called T1
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Thanks a lot for your sharing. At this level, certainly any possible match of mismatch in the chain could be the wining or losing factor.
I just got my T1 back again and with CSP2+, right tubes, and Ref1 I found this combo has been even better than I have ever remembered. There are not much I can ask for more at this moment. I was only curious about what ortho can offer in addition due to this "ortho rush". Maybe some improvement on bass quality. However, LCD2 may not be my cup of tea due to its tonality and soundstage. And some mentioned the T1's bass may be even snappier than the "airy" type of bass that LCD got.
HE-6 seems to be the likely addition based on your post. But it may not hit the point that I want to improve. More importantly, I just hate to spend valuable time digging out the optimized speaker amp for He-6, and only can be used by it with limited flexibility. On the other hand, I am glad to hear that T1 is holding well, which ease some of my curiosity.
Not sure who said this, but I own both and as much as I really enjoy my T1s (had them for about 14 months now), the bass is not in the same league as the LCD-2s to my ears.
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^^ some trustworthy sources.
No doubt...I would strongly recommend you try to hear the LCD-2s.
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Yes, I was just kidding. I will give LCD2 a listen when chances come.
It seems that LCD2 need some serious "tuning", such as balanced SilverDragon and some highly synergized amp, to compete with my current system (for my taste). A magic combo that can open up its soundstage with no hinderance on the HF information is what I need for LCD2. I suspect that such combo exist but with a price tag that I cannot afford now.
And my current system are all tuned to high-Z phones and I hate to tear them apart just yet.
It seems that LCD2 need some serious "tuning", such as balanced SilverDragon and some highly synergized amp, to compete with my current system (for my taste). A magic combo that can open up its soundstage with no hinderance on the HF information is what I need for LCD2. I suspect that such combo exist but with a price tag that I cannot afford now.
And my current system are all tuned to high-Z phones and I hate to tear them apart just yet.
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You will love the combo for sure.
It just that my desktop is not presentable and I hate to ruin your appetite.
Skylab may have some delicious photos in his sig. (as always).
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It just that my desktop is not presentable and I hate to ruin your appetite.
Skylab may have some delicious photos in his sig. (as always).
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Actually not really...of all the $1000+ headphones I've heard, none have sounded better out of a FiiO E5. The silver cable, amp is for final tuning, but they sound great plugged into just about anything to my ears. The T1s do really need a serious tube amp (preferably an OTL) to sound great.
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You will love the combo for sure.
It just that my desktop is not presentable and I hate to ruin your appetite.
Skylab may have some delicious photos in his sig. (as always).
Since you have a powerful Phoenix also you may want to listen to the HE6. The HE6 I would equate to a better T1 more transparency better highs and outstanding bass. It has air, space and a very nice sound stage where e\every instrument is clearly defined in its own space. I owned the T1,HD800,LCD2 and this is the only open can I have left. With the D7000 I feel my hunting has ended. The HE6 driven with the right amp was everything I had hoped for and more. A super headphone that makes me smile all the time.
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orthodynamic headphone's "real" transient not as good as people consider.
But their "impulse character" are good ,just as those electrostatics.
But their "impulse character" are good ,just as those electrostatics.
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LOL, I trusted my ears and had to eat crow a few times, when the differences I thought I heard were not reproducible or turned out not to exist once I volume balanced.
Silver cables gets a 'face palm' until the evidence for them equals at least 1/4 of the amount of evidence against them.
I guess I'm from Missouri on this one. Show me the evidence and I'll believe, 'cause lord knows I've heard all kinds of differences.
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LOL, I trusted my ears and had to eat crow a few times, when the differences I thought I heard were not reproducible or turned out not to exist once I volume balanced.
Silver cables gets a 'face palm' until the evidence for them equals at least 1/4 of the amount of evidence against them.
I guess I'm from Missouri on this one. Show me the evidence and I'll believe, 'cause lord knows I've heard all kinds of differences.
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I thought you were from New York?
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I know it's an odd question to ask, but humor me. Does anyone know if the T1 fits in the felt portable case that comes with the T5? I know that Beyerdynamic sells that as a separate accessory so I was curious. Thanks!
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