Now that IS funny. I actually have tried that combination (DAC1 with the K701's), and yes... I found it atrociously bright, strident and downright painful. Hahaha...
Yep, to each is or her own. I guess my ears are just much more sensitive to the upper registers.
But Chris J has a great idea... Single Malt cures multiple ills.
The even funnier part is that the first time I wrote about using a DAC1/K701 combo on head-fi, I expected to hear a response like your experience. Instead I got a response from another member, stating that the combo sounded neutral and detailed. It's crazy how differently people can hear the same thing.
BTW, have you tried the DAC1 with the Senn HD650 (or even 600)? I've always wanted to try that combo, since it is offered on Benchmark's website. I've just been reluctant to pull the trigger on a 650, considering my tendency towards brighter sounder gear.
BTW, does anyone know if 600 Ohm DT880s can be converted to balanced WITHOUT tearing the headphones apart?
Does Beyer use a three wire or four wire cable?
BTW, have you tried the DAC1 with the Senn HD650 (or even 600)? I've always wanted to try that combo, since it is offered on Benchmark's website. I've just been reluctant to pull the trigger on a 650, considering my tendency towards brighter sounder gear.
Yup... owned the HD600's for a bit. Used the DAC1-Pre and it was good. Real good. I found the HD600 had a very natural, rich sound. Very 'acoustic' and sweet.
However... and the reason I had to let them go... the roll-off in the highs. Yes, that's right, Mr. Sensitive to highs didn't like the way they were absent. What can I say. I like it crisp, and couldn't find that in the HD600. But that was quite a while ago. I may have a change of heart nowadays.
BTW, does anyone know if 600 Ohm DT880s can be converted to balanced WITHOUT tearing the headphones apart?
Does Beyer use a three wire or four wire cable?
^ This. I use the Sennheiser HH10 clamp-on headphone holder which you can find online for cheap. I loop the cable of the headphone(s) I'm currently using through the HH10 and that helps keep it away from the ground so I don't roll over it with my chair.
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