[VandyMan]

...Libratum V3 presents the same accuracy with added 2% freedom against 009

I'd love to know what 2% freedom sounds like.

 

[SeaWo|f]

I think it's roughly equivalent to 5% liberty.

 

[Rossliew]

Birgir's SMD KGSSHv + 007 Mk 2 = sonic bliss

 

[paradoxper]

Congrats, Ross!

 

[Rossliew]

Congrats, Ross!

Thanks, Cory. Its getting most of my listening time now. On the dynamic side, Doug's DSHA still holds fort

 

[paradoxper]

They call that 'endgame', right.

 

[SeaWo|f]

What does the SMD stand for?

 

[Muffinhead]

What does the SMD stand for?

surface mount device

 

[SeaWo|f]

Oh cool, I didn't know he had gotten to that point with his KGSSHV project.

 

[Rossliew]

They call that 'endgame', right.

You got me thinking there.....pretty much yeah

 

[Rossliew]

Oh cool, I didn't know he had gotten to that point with his KGSSHV project.

More than enough power for any and all electrostatic cans. It pairs admirably with my 007, SRX Mk III Pros and Libratums. You really don't need anything else IMO

 

[mulveling]

WHEN has any of this been about need? I passed way beyond the point-of-no-return years ago, lol. The 007 does make for an excellent pairing with Mjolnir's KGSShv minis.

 

[Rossliew]

Hahahaha you have a valid point there, Mulveling! Have been through the want phase many a time but age has made me more practical...i no longer harbour for "moar" but seem "less is better" nowadays Then again, if a decently priced used BHSE comes along...well...

 

[Muffinhead]

WHEN has any of this been about need? I passed way beyond the point-of-no-return years ago, lol. The 007 does make for an excellent pairing with Mjolnir's KGSShv minis.

Right on. None of us need $2k headphones and amps lol. But the gear part of audiophiledom is something so visceral that appeals to humans' desire to always want more and never stop; it's truly addicting. Philosophizing aside, what more do I have to gain from going from my modded T1 to a cheap(er) Mjolnir amp, or something along the likes of it? I feel like I'm way past the point of diminishing marginal returns, but who knows, maybe some of you claim to have heard a revolution in the sr007's sound with an upgrade like that.

 

[AudioThief]

Right on. None of us need $2k headphones and amps lol. But the gear part of audiophiledom is something so visceral that appeals to humans' desire to always want more and never stop; it's truly addicting. Philosophizing aside, what more do I have to gain from going from my modded T1 to a cheap(er) Mjolnir amp, or something along the likes of it? I feel like I'm way past the point of diminishing marginal returns, but who knows, maybe some of you claim to have heard a revolution in the sr007's sound with an upgrade like that.

To my ears right now on day 2 of 727ii I'll tell ya don't think I will be upgrading my amplifier. Yes yes heresy I know, but my UNMODDED 727ii sounds like audio perfection - I can't ask for more. Obviously new toy syndrome etc but it feels as if this time is different. And I don't think its my wallet performing mind control on me. It sounds awesome. I don't know how many people who have had extensive time with 007 mk1 & 727ii combo but I don't agree with what I have been reading.

Now, considering modded T1 is supposedly a clear step up from an unmodded 727ii.... I mean, as you say, we are way past the point of diminishing returns. I personally don't care about diminishing returns in that I think its worth it if its worth it to you and the sound upgrade is necessary in your ear... But for me.. I feel content and happy now. I feel that I have always made compromises with my headphones. Not this time. This is my sound. While I 100% believe that BHSE/Carbon etc is a direct and clear upgrade from my current amp, I do not deem it necessary nor do I believe that it will transform the 007s into something they are not.. - and I wouldn't want it to anyways.