[jpstereo]

I just picked up a brand spankin' new RudiStor NX-02 Sistema off of Amazon for a little over $300! Please help me choose some cans. The easy answer is Ultrasone (since this model is touted as customized for the Proline models) but I don't know enough about them.

Should I look to Ultrasone? I primarily listen to Jazz and vocals ... I do have HD580s and Beyer DT440s already ...

Thanks,

JP

 

[vic1890]

I'd say go for the Ultrasones - I have the 750s and they are lovely indeed. I always wanted to try it out with the Rudistor, but sadly, now I've listed it on the buy/sell forum - almost new - due to getting Sennheisers and the GS Solo.

Jazz would sound lovely on the Ultrasones I believe - with vocals, it's a tad bit tricky. Some female vocals can sound rather hollow and thin. But since you have the right amp for it, it could sound beautiful. I've only ever used a cmoy with it, and even then, it impressed me so.

if you'd like more impressions on the Ultrasones, you're welcome to PM me.

 

[mrarroyo]

Yes, $327 w/ free S&H. Not that I would know ...

 

[jpstereo]

Yes! I jumped on it for that price. Only one left and its back over $600! I also just sprung for the Ultrasone PRO 750s. I can't wait to give them a go on the Rudi! !

 

[mrarroyo]

Yes, I saw the price jumped back up. Above the $600 mark! Not such a good deal anymore ... IMO of course.

 

[jpelg]

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif the price jumped back up. Above the $600 mark! Not such a good deal anymore

But you haven't heard it yet!

Still, you guys got it for a steal. You will love it, especially at that price. An underappreciated amp for low-impedances cans, for sure.

 

[jpstereo]

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Originally Posted by jpelg /img/forum/go_quote.gif But you haven't heard it yet! Still, you guys got it for a steal. You will love it, especially at that price. An underappreciated amp for low-impedances cans, for sure.

Agreed! Time will tell. If things don't work out, there is always the For Sale forum, eBay, and Audiogon!

 

[mrarroyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpelg /img/forum/go_quote.gif But you haven't heard it yet! Still, you guys got it for a steal. You will love it, especially at that price. An underappreciated amp for low-impedances cans, for sure.

I may not have heard this particular model but I have heard other Rudistor Amps. Amazing stuff and for some reason it does not have the following I would have thought.

Look forward to receiving it, and playing with it and my PROline 2500.

 

[jpstereo]

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif I may not have heard this particular model but I have heard other Rudistor Amps. Amazing stuff and for some reason it does not have the following I would have thought. Look forward to receiving it, and playing with it and my PROline 2500.

Miguel,

Please let me know your impressions of the Rudi with the 2500s. I was going to order them but I just couldn't pass on the deal I got for the 750s. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If nothing else, it certainly is the best looking set-up I have. If not, I always have my trusty X-Can v3 w/little pinkie and HD580s to fall back on!

Regards,

JP

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by jpstereo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Miguel, Please let me know your impressions of the Rudi with the 2500s. I was going to order them but I just couldn't pass on the deal I got for the 750s. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If nothing else, it certainly is the best looking set-up I have. If not, I always have my trusty X-Can v3 w/little pinkie and HD580s to fall back on! Regards, JP

Sure will, I have a fully modded (and then some extra stuff) X-Can V2 w/ a Little Pinkie V2 to compare with. BTW, where are you located?

 

[jpstereo]

Many thanks Miguel. I'm in freezing, snowy, cold New Hampshire. I'm envious!

 

[mrarroyo]

New Hampshire! You should have bought a Zana Deux to keep you warm ... or get a couple of girlfriends

 

[scootermafia]

Zana Deux > Girlfriend(s)

 

[mrarroyo]

Well the Rudistor Sistema NX-02 is in the house and burning in! It is a bit bigger than expected, and I aslo thought the face plate would have a better finish, but so what. It is how it sounds that it matters, and w/ about 2 hours of burn-in I am loving this unit specially at the price I paid.

The package arrived w/ a bit of damaged and I was afraid the case would be bent but thankfully it was not the case. Currently hooked up via BJC IC's and I am using a better power cable - PS Audio Extreme Power Super Punch!

The source is the SS output from a Monarchy Audio NM24. Now pics ...

 

[jpelg]

Congrats, Miguel. You will love the amp - especially with your Ultrasones!

It has a very black background that simply lets your upstream components come through. If you don't like the sound, it's not the amp, it's your source.

Personally, I never found this amp to change much, if at all, with use. Burn-in affects the headphones far more drastically.

Enjoy!