[tootallmoose]

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Very nice. A few questions if you don't mind. What did you have before the schiit DAC, do you like it, and are you thinking of upgrading your amp?

I had/have the Headroom Micro DAC and the Schiit Modi.  The differences aren't huge but are very obvious.  Everything sounds a little deeper, everything seems to decay better, there's just a little more of everything.  I'm pondering all kinds of ideas on what to do about an amp.  I never really intended to buy the Lyr, just saw too good a deal on the FS forums and couldn't pass it up.  I do love it, sounds better than anything else I have and the Amperex Orange Globes make my DT880s sound great.  However, I still get this feeling that my HE-500's can sound better.  I've been thinking about a Mjolnir, but I'd also like to move away from Schiit (nothing against them, they've been good to me but variety and the spice of life and all that).

 

[brunk]

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I had/have the Headroom Micro DAC and the Schiit Modi.  The differences aren't huge but are very obvious.  Everything sounds a little deeper, everything seems to decay better, there's just a little more of everything.  I'm pondering all kinds of ideas on what to do about an amp.  I never really intended to buy the Lyr, just saw too good a deal on the FS forums and couldn't pass it up.  I do love it, sounds better than anything else I have and the Amperex Orange Globes make my DT880s sound great.  However, I still get this feeling that my HE-500's can sound better.  I've been thinking about a Mjolnir, but I'd also like to move away from Schiit (nothing against them, they've been good to me but variety and the spice of life and all that).

Ever consider getting the Hifiman EF5 amp? GObs of power and its made for them

 

[MorbidToaster]

Thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate it!

Where did you get the ride and bolts? I'd really like to do something like that with a bit thicker shelves.

 

[mitch_o]

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Where did you get the ride and bolts? I'd really like to do something like that with a bit thicker shelves.

 
I believe I just got it all from Home Depot. And yeah, if I were to do it again, I'd likely use thicker/nicer wood and give it a nice dark finish.

 

[MorbidToaster]

I believe I just got it all from Home Depot. And yeah, if I were to do it again, I'd likely use thicker/nicer wood and give it a nice dark finish.

Did you buy the rods longer and get them cut or did they just sell different lengths?

 

[wes008]

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My setup has changed quite a bit since last posting!
 
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Nice rigs on both ends! 

 

[mitch_o]

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Did you buy the rods longer and get them cut or did they just sell different lengths?

 
The latter. They have several different options for both diameter and length, so it should be pretty easy to find what you're looking for. 
 
If you're looking for a non-standard length, I know they offer straight-cuts of lumber and piping in-store, so there's a chance they'd offer it for the rods as well.

 

[MorbidToaster]

Thanks for the info. Might have to make a trip to Home Depot soon.
 
EDIT: 3/4" x 24" (or 36") rods. Perfect.
 
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The latter. They have several different options for both diameter and length, so it should be pretty easy to find what you're looking for. 
 
If you're looking for a non-standard length, I know they offer straight-cuts of lumber and piping in-store, so there's a chance they'd offer it for the rods as well.

 

[Jamesy1969]

 
M-Stage just arrived this weekend and I must say, this may be getting close to endgame for me.
 
I might upgrade my HD595s to HD650s (but I now only use the '595s for, well, less than optimally recorded material as they're more forgiving than the K702s, so is there much point?) and I'd like a better pair of closed cans (I enjoy the DT770s but I can see them being replaced by Mad Dogs in the next couple of months) as they're used quite a lot.
 
Other than that, I think I'm close to the sweet point on price/performance ratio so I may be out of this mad game soon. If only I can kick head-fi like I've kicked cigarettes (day 5

) then my wallet might just survive.
 

 

[MattTCG]

^^ FWIW the hd650 is my end game open can. And if you are considering the MD, it's just a wonderful closed hp. Can't be beat for the money IMO...

 

[jbarr1989]

 

 
My current desktop setup and below my portable setup

 

[hamburgerladdy]

Nice portable.

 

[tootallmoose]

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Ever consider getting the Hifiman EF5 amp? GObs of power and its made for them

I had actually forgotten about that one, but I think I want to stay solid state for my next amp.

 

[Jamesy1969]

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^^ FWIW the hd650 is my end game open can. And if you are considering the MD, it's just a wonderful closed hp. Can't be beat for the money IMO...

 
I always assumed the HD650s would be my endgame (or perhaps even HD800s further down the line) as I've always owned and enjoyed Sennheisers (ever since a pair of HD414s in the late 1980s).
 
However, I'm so enjoying the more analytical and transparent nature of the K702s (especially now through the M-Stage) that Senns may be relegated to "backup" duties ever onward

 
I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Mad Dogs last year but decided against due to import duties etc (I'm in the UK). I'm almost certain to buy some soon though!

 

[dsound]

My current desktop setup: 
Stock Crack (just stained this past weekend) + HD600 + iPod 5.5g
 
Used Kona Verethane Stain on the base, I think it turned out pretty nice.
 

 
 
Tubes..
 

 
 
The 'headphone stand' is my Joby Gorillatorch wrapped around a lamp