Mackie

It really depends on the rest of your setup. K701 is definitely harder to drive than MS-1. If your amp does not have the 'muscle', the K701 may very well fall out of contention. Remember it takes all the source, amp and cans to make up a system. Merit of any one part of the system cannot create a full turnaround if the others are relatitively weaker by a mile.....balance is the key.

Hmmmm.....it could be me, only if its a Beyer DT770pro or DT831, and between 3.30-4pm.

Aside from the longer anti-shock duration and oscillating LEDs on the buttons of the 820, I can't discern any difference in sound quality between this and the 720.

Around 35 bucks; available at New Disc Village, Aldelphi, or Gramophone outlets.

A picture speaks a thousand words? I've not come across a post like the one above, that cracked me up this much for a long time now!

This is an off-track but never mind... I deem the following accessories as utterly necessary: 1. LP leaning machine such as a VPI 16.5 2. Anti-static gun - squeeze trigger for emission of positive electrons and release trigger for negative electrons, thus, neutralizing static on LP. 3. Stylus cleaner - I'm currently using the dry and gel base cleaner available at AudioNote.

Nope, you just took the red pill from Mobius (or is it blue? **shrug shrug**).

Please take heart to know that all parts on a beyer can are replaceable. Enjoy the BIG BAM BOOM!

I agree with all accounts that you've put forward, especially the bit on transducers' housing and its impact on the sound presentation. My earlier post was based on an ideal hypothetical example of what is actually a neutral and flat sound? Unless it is truly experienced in a controlled environment, the common perception may be far from the truth. I quoted your statement above as it's exactly what I wish to latch on and emphasize,ie, a flat response curve translates to a sound that is totally devoid of color and emotions and totally truthful/accurate to the source signal. Thus, the common terms that we use on a sound that is cold, hard, clean or clinical, may very well be one that is closer to neutrality albeit technically inaccurate. In summary, if a sound system is perfectly neutral (ideal, hypothetical), it will be accurate, at least to the source which goes all the way upstream to the medium's (CD/LP) end product.

I wouldn't encourage connecting 2 amps to the same source as there will be loading effect. However, you could certainly give it a go but make sure that at any time, only one amp is powered on, never two at the same time. U can get such splitters such as Daiyo. Little detriment to sound quality is noted in my own usage.

raphael: You've misunderstood the intention behind Grado Labs' reply. I would have made the same recommendation as 325i has higher resolution than SR80 and thus, more suitable for critical listening. The SR80 is recommended for your ipod as its meant for leisure after all. Well, they could have suggested 2 pairs of 325i for both class and leisure, if all they care about is generating sales income. The reason why they recommended a lower end SR80 for your ipod is the quality of compressed music is still technically inferior than that from a cd player. Moreover, the value-for-money factor is also a consideration because the price premium of SR225 over SR80 does not equate to the same margin of sound quality improvement. I figure they are giving you kind advice in consideration that you are still a student. So take heart dude.

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Eh excuse me, a properly maintained LP ie washed and static free, will play as silently as a CD. The pops and distortion may be inherent with the original master tapes. For instance, you won't hear a Charlie Parker masterpiece recorded in the 50s to sound as clean as a whistle. Read the CD track details for an insight of its recording date.

Let's just say if you wanna feel the breath of a vocalist and the rushing air from a sax, listen to horn speakers. Simply heavenly! They are usually huge but easy to drive. Usually partnered with tube amps. U'll feel like a M&M if you happen to be invited to an audition.

Or an analyst......sounds just like what I have on my desk, minus the Grado.

I believe you must have just downloaded a new update from Microsoft website as everyone in my office is experiencing the same problem ie, crashes. Switch to a Firefox or equivalent untill the next update is available which should address this problem.

In regard to your findings on Cardas HPI vs the stock interconnect, I reckon either of the following scenarios or both contribute to the outcome. Firstly, the stock I/C is prone to RFI and thus introduced noise to your system. No noise is heard through Cardas cos of its more superior shielding. However the more likely scenario would be the Cardas exhibiting a rolloff in treble band, thus, contributing to less noise and notably, the congested sound and warmth in mid-lower highs. However, it doesn't matter as long as you attain the sound that you like, rolloff or no rolloff. Copper is a conductor of electricity but different copper can sound different as there are impurities, not unless it's 100%. Furthermore, different method of shielding, cable housing (teflon, PVC etc) and impedance/dielectric properties of each cable (capacitance/inductance) result in different sonic characteristics heard through an audio system. Fishball79's comments in this thread makes an interesting read. http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?show...personal+review

Now this is misleading. If a can exhibits a flat response curve in between the frequency extremes eg 5Hz-30KHz, where a natural rolloff is apparent., technically speaking, the can should not sound colored as coloration is caused by a hump/notch (dB gain/cut) in certain frequency band. This simply contradicts the flat response curve theory. Secondly, unless one has worked with parametric eqs and involved in studio work, I dare say the common perceptions of a neutral/flat sound is quite far from the truth. In fact, most (myself included) who have heard it while correcting their room acoustics with a parametric eq did not like the neutral sound as the resultant music is simply devoid of emotion and character that everyone favours in different degree. If you find certain equipment clinical, cold, hard or clean sounding, this particular unit has a frequency response that is closer to neutrality. However, a more neutral sounding system is better in discerning different sonic characteristics of any performance, thus, the application in the pro audio industry. I've not heard tried DR150 but in the case of Grado SR80/225/325, they sound pretty close to neutrality IMHO.

It's the inherent maximum gain (ratio of output signal/input signal) of the pre-amp design. U need a pre-amp with much higher gain to amplify the comparatively weak input signal from a mic as mentioned in my earlier post. An audio pre-amp will have lower gain than a mic pre-amp as line level input signal is stronger.

It's S'pore 1 cent and 5 cent coins, not 10 cent coins. Tweak only if your system has attained a certain level of resolution; you will know when you can hear the difference than any cable makes when connected to the system. Like all tweaks, expect the results to be subtle.

Oh yes, the new DT880 should not be discounted since it costs $100 lower than DT990. This $ difference certainly can swing in favour of the former even if the latter sounds better but marginally in the consumer's opinion.

I would compare the whole ministry of sound of Beyer DTX series with Philips lower end HP series and perhaps Senn PX but certainly not Grado SR60, wholly or selectively department wise. The DTX (trendy) series are made in China and IMHO, very flimsy compared to the mainstream Beyers. During my observation while shopping in Anything Audio (former Beyer dealer), it's usually the old folks and those who are not into audiophilla buy the DTX series as they are way cheaper than the mainstream models.

wanna diy? http://www.ee.washington.edu/circuit_archi...its/micamp.html

There is no such thing as a 2003 edition unless you consider the coiled and straight cable version as a new edition. The DT770 and DT990 which feature a so-called "diffuse-field equalized" frequency response were introduced in 1985 and ran its course till 2005/2006, when the latest DT770/880/990 models were given a total overhaul. Pre 2005/2006 DT880 was introduced in 1980. Pro versions of DT770/990 remain unchanged till this day.

cmk: Do u mean 2006 version and not 2003 DT990?