Dear diary,
So I'm thinking about trying a Marantz PM-8004 integrated amp in my TakeT setup. I'm particularly drawn to the 8004 because it has extensive tone controls. Being able to potentially dial back or dial up the bass of the H2+ is appealing.
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My love for the TakeT H2+ is strong. It has the expansiveness of electrostatic headphones but the body and weight of orthodynamics. It also has well extended and beautiful highs, but without being remotely bright. The laid back and non-fatiguing manner in which it presents music is something usually reserved for darker headphones. It's both serious and reference-grade, while at the same time playful and musically engaging. I've never encounter a headphone that is both so heavy-hitting and yet, at the same time, so delicate and nimble.
/H2+ fangirl rant end.
The thought of pre-ordering the SRH1940 is really started to grow on me. Their being described by HeadRoom as laid back and warm while still detailed is what does it for me. Lately I'm finding my sensibilities are moving toward darker and / or more laid back headphones (LCD-2 rev. 1, the SR-007mk1, and the TakeT H2+).
Hearing about i2ehan's horror story with his K3003i has seriously turned me off of them for the time being. I know it's one case report amidst numerous others that convey satisfaction. I know all products have issues and problems that occur in a percentage of units. Still, I would be getting mine from Stereo, and the thought of having to return them to Singapore for the warranty is not exactly appealing. I suppose what it really boils down to is finding an excuse not to buy them for the time being.
Still trying to make up my mind between the FI-BA-SS and the Piano Forte IX. I think I'm going to eschew the Piano Forte X-CC, since it comes out to the cost of both its numerically-lesser brethren AND the FI-BA-SS. From what I understand having spoken to an owner of both the IX and X, their sound is pretty close with the biggest difference being more warmth in the latter.
On a more depressing note, my partner keeps hinting to me that she wants me to sell some of my collection. To be honest, I've been thinking about doing so anyway. Our new place is bigger than the old, but the room that is allocated for my audio gear is smaller. Go figure. The result is that it's hard to even move around in there right now. It's going to be difficult to try and figure out what to let go though.
That's all for now diary.
XoXo.