[groovyd]

  we are talking about the special high price aftermarket cables sold by Sony but made by another. 

i was talking about the dozens of oem cables which are never any good for anything, including the 7520 cable.

 

[Mike F]

 
i was talking about the dozens of oem cables which are never any good for anything, including the 7520 cable.

 
If you don't like yours, can I have it as a spare - I love mine!

 

[groovyd]

i threw it away day 3 and bought a cheap amazon 4' cable instead (a practical cable for on the go which is what this headphone represents to me), sorry.

 

[Kierkes]

Aw dang. I would have loved a spare stock cable for the 7520 too! I love coiled cords for tracking.

 

[tinkertailor]

Yeah the cable might be alright for studio use, I really like putting  a small, short, light cable in these though, the headphones feel almost wireless.

 

[Kierkes]

Yep! I use a V-Moda Speakeasy when I'm just sitting at my desk and on the go. It's wonderful.

 

[Brazenways]

Anyone have a suggestion for a amp in the similar vein as a lehmann linear. Just spent half hour paired my 7520 and must say that it took them to the next level. Unfortunately I can't justify the 1k price tag. 500 usd max is my budget.

 

[head-hi]

Anyone have a suggestion for a amp in the similar vein as a lehmann linear. Just spent half hour paired my 7520 and must say that it took them to the next level. Unfortunately I can't justify the 1k price tag. 500 usd max is my budget.

The only $500 amp I own to recommend is the Portaphile Micro (627). It does wonders for most everything thrown at it, including the 7520. But because I use it with another set-up, I run my 7520 through a $105 C&C BH2 and love it. These paired with my Aune T1 w/ Amperex 7308 tube DAC (USB-fed) section makes for one of my favorite (inexpensive) combos. Crazy, I know.
 
BTW, Cesar has the Micro on sale at $449.

 

[bixby]

Anyone have a suggestion for a amp in the similar vein as a lehmann linear. Just spent half hour paired my 7520 and must say that it took them to the next level. Unfortunately I can't justify the 1k price tag. 500 usd max is my budget.

another synergistic amp if you are feeding it with a good source is the Violectric 100.  I reviewed it and used the Sony 7520s.  See my sig.

 

[fishyee]

I've enjoyed my 7520s with the Audiotrak Dr Dac 3 and the Resonessence Labs Concero HP. The Dr Dac offers many features as well as the ability to roll opamps for around $400. The Concero HP is much more expensive at $850, but it does sound better, more resolving.

 

[fishyee]

Another amp you should check out is the Lake People G109S for around $600. Look up Lake People and Violectric. It would be on my short list to audition if I didn't have an Oppo HA-1 already. Its transparency should highlight the 7520s abilities. Good luck.

 

[Brazenways]

Would those suggested amps be considered warm?

 

[Brazenways]

Has anyone paired a Burson Conductor SL1793 with the 7520's?
 
Just found a local deal for 50% off the msrp, so am looking at aorund 600$ usd for the unit.

 

[fishyee]

All are closer to neutral than warm. The Concero HP would be the warmest of the group.

I suggest you look into tubes if you want a warm sound. Anything like a WA3 would be nice. Btw, I don't think the Burson is warm considering its reviews.

 

[fishyee]

My apologies.  The SL1793 is suppose to be warmer than the SL9018.  I only question how "warm" a DAC chip can get.  For half price, you can't go wrong.  You can always sell it later and probably make a few bucks.  Good luck.