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david watt

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  1. Which model sounds the closest to the MC15? Did Nicholas mention which internal amp is the MC15 using? Can PM me the price
  2. The palpability is superb! Track 9: Guantanamera sounds very real
  3. U can get the clear teflon tubing from Farnell. They sell it in different internal diameters. Can ask the engineer on site to assist you.
  4. 1 Pair of Grover S (Black Sleeve) SOLD 1 Pair of Grover S (Black Sleeve) SOLD Review: http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/archive/...47670-p-23.html Quote: "I replaced a pair of Audience Au-24 IC's with Grover UR-8's and immediately noticed an improvement in detail, resolution and soundstage. The Grovers sounded much more musical. They were detailed without sounding lean or etched. The Au-24's cost approximately 3 times as much as the Grover's, and the Grover's beat them soundly (pun intended)." Grover S is an updated version of UR-8 http://www.audionervosa.com/index.php?topic=344.0 Review of grover cables vs JPS 'aluminatas' JPS 'aluminatas' is US$2999/1m pair retail price (http://www.stereophile.com/cables/407jps/index2.html) Quote: "they are 85%-90% as sonically revealing as the aluminatas'...the richness and fullness of the aluminatas' as well as their being able to deliver better micro details...smoother more natural vocals and a slightly qiucker transient response is the difference" Review of grover cables vs Anti-Cables "Yup, I used anti-copper IC for more than a year before being corrupted by the Grovers. Both excellent, Grover more transparent, especially on the super subtle things like low freq reverb in a concert hall, tonality on low instruments, overall more details, but not more harsh." http://www.headphonesrock.com/Grover-Cables-Review.html Quote: "The White Grover S Interconnects sounded exceptional in every setup used, by increasing musicality and detail." New was S$250 (Include Shipping) with 2 Weeks lead-time Selling EACH PAIR for S$160 FIRM SOLD
  5. I used to use bare wires. But the exposed wire will oxidise over time and this may affect the frequency response at both ends. So you will have to trim away the oxidised portion every few months-depending on the humidity level on your room
  6. I tried washing my pads before. But the stains just return soon after. Also the pads are not as fluffy as when new. Ultimately, i just bought a new pair of pads.
  7. 2M length. 3 months old Power cord. Costs CAD329=SGD500 (exclude shipping) Selling for S$380 FIRMSOLD. http://www.blacksandcable.ca/cords.html Review for Violet Z1 in a 22 Power-Cord Shoot-Out: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2663648
  8. The Sound Devices HX3 fit your requirements exactly: http://www.sounddevices.com/products/hx3master.htm
  9. Steven: Coherence Audio is the shop selling MBL audio products
  10. I got mine from Hung Bros only recently. You can also try Sennheiser Asia but they sell at retail
  11. Haha revive an old thread. I just made an interesting discovery regarding the toad album track 6. This track is interesting as one has to concentrate to listen to the toad croaking via headphones/home speakers. Surprise, surprise- i have found that the toad croak is very clear via the speaker of my 2 yr old Samsung handphone. yes, is the handphone ! No need to strain at all- the croaking comes out naturally and very clearly! Just rip it to mp3 and copy to the phone and play
  12. The replacement cable that both Fuwen and I are using is part no: 74532 from Sennheiser's product catalogue. This cable is more flexible than the stock but is terminated with the 1/4-inch plug. It is originally designed for the 600-ohm version of the HD-25 and thus is asymmetrical. To my ears, the sound is smooth with the replacement cable compared to the stock. The grainiess and harshness of the original cable is gone with a subtle increase in details. THis cable is also relatively friendly on the wallet at S$35 from Sennheiser Asia.
  13. Post a WTB and you might get lucky.
  14. IMHO. there is a difference in power cords or ICs. The amount depends on the resolution, neutrality and transparancy of the audio chain i.e. the headphones/ amplifiers/ source. In my experience, it is easiest to hear the difference using the Beyerdynamic DT150 or Sennheiser HD-25 partnered with a Sound Devices HX-3 that i am using.
  15. Costs abt S$360 new for the version II. Closer but still exceeding your budget, you can try looking for the Sony V6 or 7506. They are closed and foldable. Along the Sennheiser lines there is the PX200 which should be S$100 odd.
  16. People are more aware of the price difference between a local and overseas set and would rather get the overseas set that still comes with a warranty. Also, its local pricing of close to 500 puts its in an unfavourable spot against dual drivers Westone UM2/Superfi 5 pro and single drivers rom Shure. Anyway, you may want to try Norman Audio at Adelphi for the etymotics.
  17. u can either ask them to ship to you direct to singapore or get them to send to vpost. To qualify for free shipping to vpost office in usa you will need to spend a minimum sum.
  18. Here: http://www.amazon.com/Koss-KSC75-Portable-...s/dp/B0006B486K
  19. I got my KSC75 for about S$20 including shipping through Amazon.
  20. Coil Norah is 5 letters, so is Jones Reverse is 7 letters, so is Osmosis But the truth is that my browser put me to the previous page that displays "salt water" I can edit my post to "thirsty" though
  21. is a balance of portability vs sound quality. Price is also a major consideration. I want better sound quality but do not want to get an iem above the Shure E4 or Etymotic ER4 due to price considerations. The next step up would be near to double in price. The compromise would be to get headphones. The HD25 is supra aural. It rests on the ear. Thus the ear-cup is not too big. It is also fairly minimalist in the design as it is meant for functional use, not as a fashion statement. I like that it is modular in design so that any part of it is easily replaceable.
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