[themoddingden]

Heatfan12> I just had a org !!!! freaking shnutt I need to do something
 

 

[Windsor]

Due to the shower in my apartment being repainted and giving of a stench that makes my eyes water, my rig and I have relocated to the communal living room - here's a quick pic:
 

 

[Clayton SF]

^ I'd say you've got it made in the shade with your setup. Just put on some excellent music and pop a pizza in that brick nook of yours and you're set! What a cool hot setup!

 

[Windsor]

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^ I'd say you've got it made in the shade with your setup. Just put on some excellent music and pop a pizza in that brick nook of yours and you're set! What a cool hot setup!

 
I'm really grateful for the pictured set up, which is currently feeding my soul music by the Miles Davis Quintet.

 

[Destroysall]

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I'm really grateful for the pictured set up, which is currently feeding my soul music by the Miles Davis Quintet.

LOL.  Funny you should mention that, I'm listening to Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" as we speak.

 

[jtaylor991]

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LOL.  Funny you should mention that, I'm listening to Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" as we speak.

I bought the Legacy Edition CD on Amazon and the highs are pretty harsh. I've heard other masters are better (and likely worse too), how's yours? Mine:  http://www.amazon.com/Kind-Blue-Miles-Davis/dp/B000002ADT/ref=tmm_acd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1339449282&sr=8-2
 
Wow, I don't think (180g) vinyl was an option when I bought it...oh well...
I heard the Columbia Records 180g or 45rpm or something was the best one of all.

 

[grokit]

I have Kind of Blue, as well as Kind of Blue @50 (CD rips), and on certain songs there is quite a bit of background noise that I find irritating. Too bad because it's some of his best work.

 

[MorbidToaster]

I've heard the 180g vinyl is very good. I've been meaning to pick it up.

 

[Destroysall]

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I bought the Legacy Edition CD on Amazon and the highs are pretty harsh. I've heard other masters are better (and likely worse too), how's yours? Mine:  http://www.amazon.com/Kind-Blue-Miles-Davis/dp/B000002ADT/ref=tmm_acd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1339449282&sr=8-2
 
Wow, I don't think (180g) vinyl was an option when I bought it...oh well...
I heard the Columbia Records 180g or 45rpm or something was the best one of all.

 
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I have Kind of Blue, as well as Kind of Blue @50 (CD rips), and on certain songs there is quite a bit of background noise that I find irritating. Too bad because it's some of his best work.

 
Mine is the same.  I don't find the highs to be too harsh in most of the tracks other than the Alternative version of "Flamenco Sketches".  I, too, find that the background noise does become irritating as well.  Wish it were better as it is indeed some of his best.
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I've heard the 180g vinyl is very good. I've been meaning to pick it up.

 
I don't have a Turntable, but if what you speak is true, it seems I will have to invest in one..

 

[wolfetan44]

iPod, Fiio E11, and UE TF10's with a Westone Cable. Want to get Sennheiser HD600/650's but need to know what amp to get. Any advice is apprieciated! 

 

[Destroysall]

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iPod, Fiio E11, and UE TF10's with a Westone Cable. Want to get Sennheiser HD600/650's but need to know what amp to get. Any advice is apprieciated! 

You and me both.  I've read that the Bottlehead Crack is a great amp for Sennheisers.  I think pairing that amp with a DAC like the HRT MusicStreamer II/II+ would be a nice and "warm" setup.

 

[calipilot227]

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If money is tight, get the HD600/650 now. They sound fairly good out of the E11, assuming you're in high-current, high-gain mode. At the $200-250 range, I'd highly recommend the Little Dot MKIII. I didn't really like the Hifiman EF2A when I owned it. It had too much gain even for the Senns. These are the only desktop amps I have heard, however.

 

[wolfetan44]

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You and me both.  I've read that the Bottlehead Crack is a great amp for Sennheisers.  I think pairing that amp with a DAC like the HRT MusicStreamer II/II+ would be a nice and "warm" setup.

Add that all up and its $700 for the Bottlehead Crack, HRT MusicStreamer II, and the HD600's. Jeez thats a lot of money. I dont know if I cant appreciate it either. Because I havent tried a pair of real headphones yet. Is it worth it to just buy (For me) what will be the best I can get? Or start low?

 

[calipilot227]

^ Buy the best setup you can possibly afford right now. It will save you a ton of money in the long run, versus incrementally upgrading.

 

[wolfetan44]

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If money is tight, get the HD600/650 now. They sound fairly good out of the E11, assuming you're in high-current, high-gain mode. At the $200-250 range, I'd highly recommend the Little Dot MKIII. I didn't really like the Hifiman EF2A when I owned it. It had too much gain even for the Senns. These are the only desktop amps I have heard, however.

Just saw this. I like where your coming from! Get 650 now then save up for a good amp.. Smart!