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I was at the Yodobashi store in Akihabara tonight (I think the same place you went Gu Sensei?), shopping for something else. I went to the 009 rig and did a short listen (727 amp, Marantz SA15s2 I believe). Didn't bring any music so listened to the CD in there. Nearby was the 007mkII paired with 007t amplifier, same source, same CD.
Now, guess what... I lift up the head looking at the stock of boxes and I notice two brand new 009 boxes! I ask the vendor... Yep, just got in this morning, they were previously sold out the whole month since the few sold at official release date. I was really really itchy with the credit card but decided against it. It is soo expensive, I can't see how I can justify this!
Also, one thing that was holding me back at the store is that actually, the 009 rig in that store is really not as convincing as the several times I've listened to it before. I don't know how much is due to the noisy environment (these cans are basically providing zero isolation), CD player or source material but the 009 did sound too bright on some of the samples played (some rock recordings). Imaging wasn't great either compared to what I listened to before but it must have to do with poor choice of source material. It turns out that the 007mkII through the Stax tube amp was much more forgiving and made the music more listenable. I still think I'd most likely be ok at home with my source and most of my music though but I am pretty I will be holding on to my SR007 even after I get the 009.
Anyhow, I assume every store in the area has also received a couple of pairs in stock since today and it probably also means the (second batch?) has shipped overseas so we should read a whole lot more impressions in the next week!
Now, guess what... I lift up the head looking at the stock of boxes and I notice two brand new 009 boxes! I ask the vendor... Yep, just got in this morning, they were previously sold out the whole month since the few sold at official release date. I was really really itchy with the credit card but decided against it. It is soo expensive, I can't see how I can justify this!
Also, one thing that was holding me back at the store is that actually, the 009 rig in that store is really not as convincing as the several times I've listened to it before. I don't know how much is due to the noisy environment (these cans are basically providing zero isolation), CD player or source material but the 009 did sound too bright on some of the samples played (some rock recordings). Imaging wasn't great either compared to what I listened to before but it must have to do with poor choice of source material. It turns out that the 007mkII through the Stax tube amp was much more forgiving and made the music more listenable. I still think I'd most likely be ok at home with my source and most of my music though but I am pretty I will be holding on to my SR007 even after I get the 009.
Anyhow, I assume every store in the area has also received a couple of pairs in stock since today and it probably also means the (second batch?) has shipped overseas so we should read a whole lot more impressions in the next week!
