[chicolom]

You'd have better luck asking/searching in this thread:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/626971/akg-k702-65th-anniversary-edition

 

[Zoldar]

Trying my luck there. Couldn't finsd any usefull hits in the search field and plouging through 200 pages means war in the house. (already chocked full of hifi)

 

[Peter_in_the_Bay]

So, I finally get around to get an amp for my 701's (only owned them for 3 years). I've been using an old Marantz receiver but it's time to "upgrade". Hardware has changed a lot in the last few years so I am at loss to what amp to get. I don't mind older models and am currently eying an older Musical Fidelity X-CAN V3 or Matrix M-Stage. Am I heading the right direction or should I look at newer amps such as the Schiit?
 
Your input is greatly appriciated!

 

[sionghchan]

Hey there,
 
I have a K701 as well and personally, I can't think of a better match to it than the Burson Audio HA160 (the older model) which is on clearance now.  E.g. PartsConnexion had it on sale at about $399 I believe (down from about $800).  I'm using the K701s with the "high impedance" jack that is a little brighter and that balances out K701's really warm sound signature.  
 
Hope this helps.

 

[TekeRugburn]

can a k701 owner do me a favor?
 
I want to know if there is a gap as highlighted in the picture when swiveling the cups around.  
 

 

[viralcow]

I've owned two pairs of K701's, the K702, and Annies and I don't recall a gap in any of them.

 

[TekeRugburn]

  I've owned two pairs of K701's, the K702, and Annies and I don't recall a gap in any of them.

 i dont recall that either but maybe i jsut never noticed it.  you wouldnt happen to have a set to check would you?

 

[Peter_in_the_Bay]

I will check for you tonight! However, that doesn't look good and it appears that the plastic cracked. I will let you know.

 

[arecibo]

  can a k701 owner do me a favor?
 
I want to know if there is a gap as highlighted in the picture when swiveling the cups around.  
 

Yeah, I don't see that gap on my pair.  

 

[miceblue]

can a k701 owner do me a favor?

I want to know if there is a gap as highlighted in the picture when swiveling the cups around.  

There's no gap with my pair either.


How many bumps are on the K 701's headband? I have the newer version with 8 bumps, so maybe they fixed the problem with that revision.

 

[oddsocks]

I have the old 7 bump model and I have no gaps unless I push hard. How hard are you swivelling?

 

[rckyosho]

There should be no gap or just a very small one. BTW notice that your cable has no relief...seems like it went through the hole.

 

[Peter_in_the_Bay]

This is an older pair and no gap!

 

[TekeRugburn]

thanks for the pictures guys!  I ended up not buying the busted pair.  Was real close to pulling the trigger though

 

[OneSec]

I remember I can see that gap in my 3-4 year old K702. It was a brand new purchase. but I have no issues using it. Strong build, and it last until now so far.