Jahn
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yeah, i can't bear to look at an HP2 right now, even in my avvy, until the HP2's right channel gets a looksee, so for now i'll stick to my STAX!
NYC Mini-Meet 3/25
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Mercuttio
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Hah, I knew it! So tragic though...
Gee, the DT770s just don't stack up to the HP2?
| Originally Posted by Jahn yeah, i can't bear to look at an HP2 right now, even in my avvy, until the HP2's right channel gets a looksee, so for now i'll stick to my STAX! |
Hah, I knew it! So tragic though...
Gee, the DT770s just don't stack up to the HP2?
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What setup were you listening to?????
Oh yeah jahn, what if the HP2s don't get fixed???
| Originally Posted by jjcha Man, this morning had another headphone nirvana listening session. It's like everything physical just disappears - like the music's just flowing directly to your brain through some sort of neural jack. Heh it's awesome. |
What setup were you listening to?????
Oh yeah jahn, what if the HP2s don't get fixed???
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People start to die.
| Originally Posted by lan Oh yeah jahn, what if the HP2s don't get fixed???
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People start to die.
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Strangely just the HP1000 owners...
| Originally Posted by Mercuttio People start to die. |
Strangely just the HP1000 owners...
Mercuttio
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So I've finally got a reason to NOT have them? Woo!
| Originally Posted by Oski Strangely just the HP1000 owners... |
So I've finally got a reason to NOT have them? Woo!
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Well, we all gotta go sooner or later. Might as well live life to the fullest.
Okay. I am officially a flats convert for the HP-1. I know exactly what Oski's talking about when he says how resolving the headphone is. It is a high resolution headphone - I'm noticing new details in music I'm already quite familiar with through the 010 or SA5k. And there is a nice, full tangibleness to the impact which is what I think Ray is talking about when he says it's speakerlike. I'm very impressed with this can, more impressed than when I got the PS-1. But I think my listening has grown a lot in the last few months, and I wish I had the PS-1 here for direct comparisons.
Letsee, the nirvana listening moments were with:
iRiver IHP140 > Grace m902 > Qualia 010
Chord Blu&DAC64 > Dynamight (single ended) > Qualia 010
Desktop computer > USB Grace m902 > Musical Fidelity X-10 > upgraded T-Amp > K 1000
Heh, I know that last rig is a bit ghetto... but I was testing what the X-10 tube stage could do to soften the metallic-ness of the upgraded T-Amp. Man, it sounded awesome. Totally got sucked into it for hours.
Hmm, just got the balanced 010 cable in. Letssee what this Dynamight can do...
Best,
-Jason
| Originally Posted by Mercuttio So I've finally got a reason to NOT have them? Woo! |
Well, we all gotta go sooner or later. Might as well live life to the fullest.
Okay. I am officially a flats convert for the HP-1. I know exactly what Oski's talking about when he says how resolving the headphone is. It is a high resolution headphone - I'm noticing new details in music I'm already quite familiar with through the 010 or SA5k. And there is a nice, full tangibleness to the impact which is what I think Ray is talking about when he says it's speakerlike. I'm very impressed with this can, more impressed than when I got the PS-1. But I think my listening has grown a lot in the last few months, and I wish I had the PS-1 here for direct comparisons.
Letsee, the nirvana listening moments were with:
iRiver IHP140 > Grace m902 > Qualia 010
Chord Blu&DAC64 > Dynamight (single ended) > Qualia 010
Desktop computer > USB Grace m902 > Musical Fidelity X-10 > upgraded T-Amp > K 1000
Heh, I know that last rig is a bit ghetto... but I was testing what the X-10 tube stage could do to soften the metallic-ness of the upgraded T-Amp. Man, it sounded awesome. Totally got sucked into it for hours.
Hmm, just got the balanced 010 cable in. Letssee what this Dynamight can do...
Best,
-Jason
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Ah, the power of suggestion...
| Originally Posted by jjcha I know exactly what Oski's talking about when he says how resolving the headphone is. It is a high resolution headphone - I'm noticing new details in music I'm already quite familiar with through the 010 or SA5k. And there is a nice, full tangibleness to the impact which is what I think Ray is talking about when he says it's speakerlike. I'm very impressed with this can |
Ah, the power of suggestion...
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lol - you gotta try playing video games with the HP1000 on! I was playing Black (a game emphasizing the visceral impact of guns, lol) and man, the impact was startling
Best,
-Jason
| Originally Posted by Oski Ah, the power of suggestion...
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lol - you gotta try playing video games with the HP1000 on! I was playing Black (a game emphasizing the visceral impact of guns, lol) and man, the impact was startling
Best,
-Jason
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Well, the only game consol I have now is the PSP, how ghetto would that setup be?
I'll give it a whirl tonight.
Also this is the reason I really believe the HP-1000 should be driven out of an SS or hybrid amp. There was a recent thread asking about amplification for the HP-1000 and several people suggested tubes. I don't think typical tube amps or finesse amps are going to give these cans the transience, dynamics and visceral impact that'll make these cans shine. I know my EMP is totally sub-optimal with them.
| Originally Posted by jjcha lol - you gotta try playing video games with the HP1000 on! I was playing Black (a game emphasizing the visceral impact of guns, lol) and man, the impact was startling
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Well, the only game consol I have now is the PSP, how ghetto would that setup be?
Also this is the reason I really believe the HP-1000 should be driven out of an SS or hybrid amp. There was a recent thread asking about amplification for the HP-1000 and several people suggested tubes. I don't think typical tube amps or finesse amps are going to give these cans the transience, dynamics and visceral impact that'll make these cans shine. I know my EMP is totally sub-optimal with them.
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hey guys,
I do I find out about this meets/mini meets in nyc ... assuming that it's ok with the host(s) I'd love to come to one !
gio
I do I find out about this meets/mini meets in nyc ... assuming that it's ok with the host(s) I'd love to come to one !
gio
Hey Gio,
These are all done pretty informally and pretty much at the last minute. I wish I had a bigger place, as I'd host more of them. But I'm always down for some headphone listening. National meet is coming up soon, you're going to that yeah?
Best,
-Jason
These are all done pretty informally and pretty much at the last minute. I wish I had a bigger place, as I'd host more of them. But I'm always down for some headphone listening. National meet is coming up soon, you're going to that yeah?
Best,
-Jason
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oh yes Jason, I am all set to go to the national one. Not too obvious for me being able to take an entire w/e day, so I am very much looking forward to that (but I bet it'll be messy, may be too messy ?).
Oh well, in the summer (when kids are away on w/e) I might host a meet at my place...I'd love to do that.
best,
gio
Oh well, in the summer (when kids are away on w/e) I might host a meet at my place...I'd love to do that.
best,
gio
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The greater detail is now called... the source?
You have a Musical Fidelity X-10? I didn't know this. Interesting.
Maybe Jahn could have KSC35 drivers put in Hp1000s?
| Originally Posted by jjcha Okay. I am officially a flats convert for the HP-1. I know exactly what Oski's talking about when he says how resolving the headphone is. It is a high resolution headphone - I'm noticing new details in music I'm already quite familiar with through the 010 or SA5k. |
The greater detail is now called... the source?
You have a Musical Fidelity X-10? I didn't know this. Interesting.
Maybe Jahn could have KSC35 drivers put in Hp1000s?
lan
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Ah yeah don't forget the power cords
The Quails on the Dynamight were uh. The ferrite beads on those cords were mucking with the sound I think. The volex was better even unburned to my ears. jjcha, keep note of the powercord things also because they will make a difference to the magic
| Originally Posted by Oski Ah, the power of suggestion...
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Ah yeah don't forget the power cords
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