[NotoriousBIG_PJ]

Congrats on the amp. I have a feeling the valve art el34b's would match well with omegas. They have the most detail and tightest bass of the new production el34's, and are very transparent sounding. As for 12au7's (if thats what you have, though could be 12ax7), the new production tubes suck, luckily there are a lot of nice sounding nos tubes to choose from.

edit: looks like you already have valve arts in there hehe. No rolling required then

Biggie.

 

[Alu]

What a beautiful amp. I've never seen picture of that specific headphone amplifier anywhere before. Might it be that you are the first to post some in this section of the forums? I can imagine that there are some in the meet sections?

I wish I could hear how it sounds.

 

[canloader]

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Originally Posted by akwok Hi! The OIIs are getting worked like no tomorrow, and it shows - immense soundstage, extreme transparency, and articulate highs. Dark? Who says! Damn it's a treat! The OIIs haven't even fully charged up yet!

Did you get a chance to try the ES-1 with the HE60?

 

[bahamaman]

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Originally Posted by akwok I guess that's why you haven't been posting much.. too busy listening?

Night and day, my friend.

If you haven't already done so, make sure and try out some accoustic stuff, especially accoustic guitars, strings, and the like. The realism of the sound is nothing short of eye-popping.

 

[Audiofiler]

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Originally Posted by akwok My ES-1 arrived!

I am still on wow..

trying to close ...my.....mouth.

super fine setup, wow is in order here...

 

[akwok]

Quote:

Originally Posted by canloader Did you get a chance to try the ES-1 with the HE60?

Unfortunately I sold the HE60s many months ago.. so I can't try it.

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Originally Posted by bahamaman If you haven't already done so, make sure and try out some accoustic stuff, especially accoustic guitars, strings, and the like. The realism of the sound is nothing short of eye-popping.

Yes! I just tried John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucia's Friday Night in San Francisco disc and it's breathtaking! The strings are so real! Amazing.

And Metallica sounds awesome too!

. In Master Of Puppets, the drums are extremely impactful (didn't think I'd use this word), and the guitaring is crystal clear.

 

[philodox]

Trying not to be jealous.

You are bringing this to the Hamilton meet right? Puleeeaaase!?!?

 

[robm321]

I'm getting an eyegasm just looking at it. Wow!!!

 

[Cousin Patty]

Those pics are great.

Looking forward to hear your impressions using the D02

 

[akwok]

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Originally Posted by philodox Trying not to be jealous. You are bringing this to the Hamilton meet right? Puleeeaaase!?!?

Maybe.. most likely not, though.. it's too heavy and big!

You're always invited to come over for a micro/mini meet though.. I should really arrange that sometime..

Regarding the D02: I'm thinking of listening to the Ack Dack longterm, then switching over to the D02 to see what differences there are, since short term quick A/B switching has always failed me in the past.

 

[foo_me]

Congrats adrian...add me to the envy list

but hopefully for not too much longer...mine is finally done!
Just waiting for the shipping information.

 

[lan]

Congrats on a beautiful system. I would imagine if you like that sound, these are a good combination.

It's ok audio wise for me. I need even far greater resolution.

 

[tom hankins]

That is one stunning looking system! If I venture back into headphones, that amp and those headphones will be what I get. Enjoy!!!

 

[warubozu]

Man, congrats on receiving your beautiful amp. I'm envious, happy listening and look foward towards reading your impressions.

 

[overlunge]

Congrads, akwok! Looks like the RebelXT you bought as an upgraded accessory to audio gear is well worthwhile!

Hope you did get a tripod to go with the shaky hands