[joe]

Let's get back on topic, guys.

 

[Canadian411]

Hey guys I just tested the Burson Soloist SL today and quite like the sound signature of it with the Audeze LCD -2. What other SS amps would you recommend me ? I have decided to stay as off tubes as it may not be the best pairing with the LCD -2 and also would not pair well with the type of music I listen too.

Liquid Gold.

 

[mangler]

Liquid Gold.

Speaking of the Liquid Gold, did you see Cavalli has them on sale for 3950? Still a HUGE chunk of change, but it's something like 30% off (maybe more, I don't remember what the msrp is)

 

[Canadian411]

Speaking of the Liquid Gold, did you see Cavalli has them on sale for 3950? Still a HUGE chunk of change, but it's something like 30% off (maybe more, I don't remember what the msrp is)

 


Ya I saw, I don't think I will ever get Liquid Gold, but deciding between Zana Deux SE or Liquid Glass.
Probably ZDSE because IMO HD800 is way superior than Audezes. Just IMHO nothing more.

Clarification: I used to own the older HD800 (serial 1xxxx) and now new HD800 (26xxx, I think), two sounds different.
And the new HD800 sounds better IMO. (I used to hate the HD800 sound signature, but now love it).

 

[rsbrsvp]

Which- of all the Audeze headphones ever made has the most seductive midrange?

 

[kothganesh]

Which- of all the Audeze headphones ever made has the most seductive midrange?

I have not heard the X. With that in mind, I vote for the 3.

 

[Barry S]

  Which- of all the Audeze headphones ever made has the most seductive midrange?

The LCD-3 is the most mid-centric Audeze, but that comes at the expense of treble presence and soundstage.  No question, though--the LCD-3 has the lushest mids.

 

[Taowolf51]

In my experience, I have to agree with those here, the LCD-3 has the most euphoric midrange (it's very warm). The best balance overall would probably be the LCD-X, or an FR corrected LCD-2/3.

 

[DefQon]

  Which- of all the Audeze headphones ever made has the most seductive midrange?

 Rev.1's. The latest LCD3 come close but not there yet, although it makes it up with its subtle improvements here and there. 

 

[donlin]

The LCD-3 is the most mid-centric Audeze, but that comes at the expense of treble presence and soundstage.  No question, though--the LCD-3 has the lushest mids.

A very worthwhile trade off and without the need to mess with tubes.

 

[talmlikeabalm]

I thought this was an interesting quote from Tyll yesterday,
"The current production LCD-2 sounds different to me than previous versions--no comment review coming. 
I think the LCD-3 may be the most pleasurable $1000+ headphone...but it's because I can't afford the Stax 009 and HeadAmp Blue Hawaii."

 

[Taowolf51]

  I thought this was an interesting quote from Tyll yesterday,
"The current production LCD-2 sounds different to me than previous versions--no comment review coming. 
I think the LCD-3 may be the most pleasurable $1000+ headphone...but it's because I can't afford the Stax 009 and HeadAmp Blue Hawaii."

 
At that point it's just personal preference, though. I've listened to the SR-009 and the Blue Hawaii. It's an absolutely amazing system and a testament to true ultra hi-fi, but if I had a choice I'd buy an LCD-X because it fits my preferences more than the SR-009/BH.

 

[talmlikeabalm]

You're correct, he is commenting on personal preference with regards to the LCD-3 and SR009.  I'm more interested in his impressions of the current production LCD-2 and why it warrants a whole new review.

 

[Taowolf51]

Oh, I misread that first line, I thought he wasn't reviewing it and had no comment. I'll be really interested in what he has to say about it, I thought his LCD-2 review was fairly recent.
 
Where did that quote come from, Innerfidelity or one of his forum posts?
 
EDIT: Just found it. It seems he's got review samples of the LCD-X, LCD-3, and LCD-2 right now (different comment on the same article).

 

[talmlikeabalm]

His original review was posted August of 2012.  I'm not sure which revision he had for that review.  I see angled connectors so must be LCD-2.2?  I guess the newer ones are LCD-2.3 but there are no visible differences?
 
It's on innerfidelity in the comments of his new AKG K812 review.