[oddidude]

My birthday is coming up in August and I've decided to get some new headphones. I decided that the Mr Speakers Mad Dog seemed the best choice for me and had a ton of positive reviews everywhere I looked. The question is though, should I get the Mad Dog Pro or the standard Mad Dog with alpha pads and an amp? I already own a Cambridge Audio Dacmagic Plus but I'm not completely sure it will drive the MDP's to their full potential. If I were to get an amp and the MD then the amp would have to be a cheap one that would add up (with the price of the MD and alpha pads) to the same price as the MDP on its own. Btw my full setup is a MacBook Air 13" using iTunes and Audirvana to the Dacmagic Plus via USB then to the headphones.

Also does anyone know the details of Mr Speakers delivery to the UK? Mainly the price in £ after shipping and stuff and the delivery time.

 

[davidsh]

At the volume I listen my laptop and iPhone does the job and are seemingly transparent sources.
I bought my MD pro 3.2 with alpha pads used for 100£. Though 2-3 yrs old they are pretty much like new.

 

[Beyakusenn]

At the volume I listen my laptop and iPhone does the job and are seemingly transparent sources.
I bought my MD pro 3.2 with alpha pads used for 100£. Though 2-3 yrs old they are pretty much like new.

Wow, that's a steal!

 

[inthere]

Cambridge Audio Dacmagic Plus will drive the Mad Dogs just fine.

 

[davidsh]

At the volume I listen my laptop and iPhone does the job and are seemingly transparent sources.

I bought my MD pro 3.2 with alpha pads used for 100£. Though 2-3 yrs old they are pretty much like new.

Wow, that's a steal!

Yep I know and that's why I couldn't resist. Bought it from the head-fi forum in Denmark

 

[oddidude]

I'm guessing that the MDP will be a better purchase then. Can you buy alpha pads for it and will they make any difference?

 

[inthere]

The Alpha Pads will make a difference, but I don't know what kind of difference. I have Alpha Dogs and an extra set of Alpha Pads that I've switched between my other headphones. They seem to muffle the highs in most cases but they're extremely comfortable.

 

[oddidude]

looks like I'll be going for the MDP with alpha pads. Anyone know the details of Mr Speakers shipping to the UK? What would the price be in £'s and what's the delivery time like?

 

[davidsh]

I guess you gotta pay import taxes. That'd amount to 100£ for me in Denmark
Regarding shipping it might be better to hear it directly from the horse's mouth