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I believe the difference between the 3k and 5k to predominantly be a result of the pads... the 3k will give a much airier presentation... the 5k more focused with extended bass.
OMG! I think the unthinkable has just happened. I went to plug into my beloved SA5000s into my bifrost>lyr/ef-5 after about a one week hiatus from listening....and they sound like they are producing mono sound. a really bad mono sound. both channels seem to work, but its completely lifeless, i can crank the lyr up almost all the way and it barely gets much louder. its not the amp, i swapped my he-5s and they sound fine.
does anyone know what this could be? is it the cable? both drivers work and theres absolutely no tear or damage to the cable whatsoever. i'm so scared i'm going to lose my precious sonys. they were my first high-end purchase too. please help. thank you
Stock cable? The CJC is a known failure point on the SA5k.
yup....its definitely the cable. wow. just tried them again. I can't find a precise location but if i take the cable somewhere near halfway and hold between my fingers and squeeze and twist a little, the sound comes back. once i let go we're back to mono. i've had a good run with these, going over 2 years of constant enjoyment.
well now that i'm basically in mourning i have some questions:
can i send away for these to be recabled? if so, can you give me suggestions for a place. i'm in the states.
also assuming i did opt for the recable, how much do you think it would cost me? i would need someone else to do this for me as i'm not very good at fixing anything, let alone electronics.
thanks again guys
I didn't mind the CI VHP with them, but I found them fairly unpicky and easy to drive - as their specs and measured data would suggest. Just make sure you have something with good channel tracking and a quiet pot and you'll be set.
i cant see how 1500mw drivers at 70ohms is simply easy. That may be the reason why people think they have an overly high treble, undercutting power can have that effect certainly on a stiff diaphragm. But for clarification the CI VHP is the Ciaudio VHP-(2)? that's what i find when i search it.
So whats the verdict on a proper amplifier that can drive the SA5000's? I am highly considering purchasing the SA5000's and want to get a good amp to match. The Schiit Lyr seem to be of high praise to the middle ranged headphones out there, or is there something the fits the specs better?