seacard
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So I keep reading about components that are "musical," smooth, organic, etc. versus those that are overly detailed or precise or sterile or dry or some other adjective carrying a negative connotation. In the latter category, you hear about companies like Esoteric, Wadia, Benchmark, Sony, Bryston. The former often includes companies like Marantz, Meridian, Linn, McIntosh, Luxman.
So I'm curious what you think are the most musical components in the headphone system. Maybe you could list:
1. CD Player
2. Amp
3. Headphone
4. Cable, Power Cord, Stand, Adapter, etc. (if you believe in this sort of thing)
For me in my limited experience so far:
1. Ayre C-5xe
2. Singlepower Supra XLR
3. Sony R10
4. N/A (for me)
My only request -- the piece you're listing must be clean and accurate. I know everybody hears differently, but I ask that you not name an item that even you would acknowledge is very colored, muddy-sounding, etc. (e.g. Cary 300SEI).
So I'm curious what you think are the most musical components in the headphone system. Maybe you could list:
1. CD Player
2. Amp
3. Headphone
4. Cable, Power Cord, Stand, Adapter, etc. (if you believe in this sort of thing)
For me in my limited experience so far:
1. Ayre C-5xe
2. Singlepower Supra XLR
3. Sony R10
4. N/A (for me)
My only request -- the piece you're listing must be clean and accurate. I know everybody hears differently, but I ask that you not name an item that even you would acknowledge is very colored, muddy-sounding, etc. (e.g. Cary 300SEI).