[spkrs01]

Guys, I am about ready to buy the LCD3s.......just wanted to confirm whether there are still driver issues on new stock?
 
Many thanks!!!

 

[Solude]

No issues since March?  I believe.  Basically when the RMA for unveiling came around, everything out the door had the mods.  Whether you buy new or used you can get it updated if for some reason you get old stock.

 

[spkrs01]

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No issues since March?  I believe.  Basically when the RMA for unveiling came around, everything out the door had the mods.  Whether you buy new or used you can get it updated if for some reason you get old stock.

 
Thanks for the reply...just hate buying things and then having to return it because of issues. Great news!!!

 

[DrNope]

Just bought burson ha 160 amp and dac as stand alone units, are those a good match to the lcd3 or better with the lcd2? Did get them separat to be able to replace the amp later though.

 

[Lan647]

Ha-160 is a great match for the Audeze headphones. Very nice rhytmic drive, awesome bass heft and dynamics but not harsh or aggressive. Would indeed like to call it a match made in heaven

 

[rgs9200m]

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What a foolish thing to do. What's a worse idea than spending thousands of dollars potentially on the gear and not being able to listen to it? Get the LCD-3, use it with the amp/source you've got and be happy as it will still sound good I guess. If you decide to opt for better gear later you'll appreciate the improvements more than if you had gotten it in the first place. 
 
Also remember folks that more expensive is not always better. Many sources sound very much the same and it's really all about the components, not the price. Since you can't examine measurements all the time you'll just have to listen. 
 
This entire hobby is so much crap talking. People tell people to "get this, get that, don't waste your money" etc. Sometimes I start to think everything is about having the most expensive stuff, and not the best sound  

No offense of any kind.

-1 

 

[wakeride74]

Listening to some LCD-3 I have on loan and am in love. Really a fantastic refinement of the LCD-2. Although the soundstage is still rather small I'm really enjoying the heightened detail, additional space around the notes, and overall improvement in detail. Probably not worth 2x the cost of the LCD-2 but damn is it hard to go back now that I've had them on my head for a couple days.

 

[Olias of Sunhillow]

A couple of months after selling my original LCD-3, I unexpectedly find myself with another pair on their way (thanks Radio_head!). Despite having developed a strong appreciation for the HD800 as an all-arounder that works as well for rock as for classical, I still found myself missing the LCD-3 in too many listening circumstances. Additionally, I have a Byrston BHA-1 headphone amp on the way and am looking forward to hearing the LCD-3 on what is reported to be a lean yet powerful SS amp.
 
So here we go again... this audiophile world is a strange one indeed!

 

[Lazyboy_sg]

Looking forward to the BHA-1 and LCD-3 combo....as I am contemplating getting a similar combo"

 

[rsbrsvp]

Hi everyone. I own a BHSE and SR-009 with a Ayon Skylla 2 DAC. I was thinking of downgrading to a RWA balanced Isabellina and LCD-3. Why? My system is physically very big and I need something smaller to put by my bedside. For those who know both headphones and both setups- I ask, would this change be a huge disappointing let down, moderate let down, an improvement, or equal but different. I would appreciate your comments.

 

[johnwmclean]

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Hi everyone. I own a BHSE and SR-009 with a Ayon Skylla 2 DAC. I was thinking of downgrading to a RWA balanced Isabellina and LCD-3. Why? My system is physically very big and I need something smaller to put by my bedside. For those who know both headphones and both setups- I ask, would this change be a huge disappointing let down, moderate let down, an improvement, or equal but different. I would appreciate your comments.

 
Smaller bed.

 

[rsbrsvp]

That much of a dissapointment?

 

[Anaxilus]

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Hi everyone. I own a BHSE and SR-009 with a Ayon Skylla 2 DAC. I was thinking of downgrading to a RWA balanced Isabellina and LCD-3. Why? My system is physically very big and I need something smaller to put by my bedside. For those who know both headphones and both setups- I ask, would this change be a huge disappointing let down, moderate let down, an improvement, or equal but different. I would appreciate your comments.

 
You couldn't go 180 degrees more in the opposite direction w/ that rig and really not remotely equivalent in performance either taking the systems as a whole.

 

[rsbrsvp]

How about the Burson HA-160D with the LCD-3? I am looking for the best cost no object "small system". I mean by that a one box DAC, Headphone amp. solution.

 

[preproman]

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How about the Burson HA-160D with the LCD-3? I am looking for the best cost no object "small system". I mean by that a one box DAC, Headphone amp. solution.

 
 
If cost no object go DIY and get what ever you want made to your specs.