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I would advise against thinking of using D2000 in a portable setup. I actually tried, and D2000 design is simply too thick, and the long coil of cable isn't going to make things easier too. D2000 doesn't block noise very well too.

Isolation-wise, your willingness to use a full-size can, and based on your budget, you may want to check out Shure 840, available at Stereo.

I believe it's called Alpha Audio at Sim Lim Square.

Good link. What're you waiting for?!!

Finally my new project is done. Convert my old listening room to music library. Glad that my LP has a proper home. Now I can move back some of my collection from office. Guess it'll be full again.

Woah, it's been quite some time since I've visited and saw your mega room change! congrats man!

Never knew those IKEA racks are so LP-friendly.

The problem, is that he has already gotten a buyer already for it. Price of a new Stello DAC = DAMN!

Have the pleasure of testing the Stello DAC thanks to kchew, and damn, I haven't felt gian for so long.

Gave my Dacmagic a spanking.

@ abhiroopb - i'm on a lookout for a pair of cans as well, and i happen to stumble upon your thread . . . coincidentally, i happen to have almost exactly the same requirements as you

 

i went to stereo @ plaza sing earlier today and tried out the following:

- Denon AH-D2000

- Grado SR-80i

- Audio Technica ATH-ES55

 

initially, i had set my eyes on the ATH-ES55 after reading some reviews . . . however, i felt that the SR-80i was the most suitable for my taste (used to have the SR-80 many yrs back until i sold it) . . . but it was an open type (main reason why i sold my SR-80), so i wasn't really keen on getting it . . . i left the shop empty handed

 

after reading some more, the Sennheiser HD-25 seems to be a very good candidate . . . will drop by stereo again to test it out . . . maybe you can check it out as well

 

here's a review on the HD-25:

http://www.headfonia.com/headphones/sennheiser-hd-25-1/

 

the only gripe i'll probably have is that u can't fold it flat . . . but if i like the sound (and the price), i guess i can live with that

 

oh, and one more thing . . . the folks @ stereo are very friendly!

Are you looking for portable headphones or home headphones? If you are looking at the ES55, you might want to consider the ES7, ESW9. Or even the ESW10 and ES10 if your budget allows.

When you have a good computer transport and a good DAC, the difference between using a computer as a source and a CDP as source may be quite subtle. My computer has an Asus Xonar D2X with digital output through a VDH Digicoupler coaxial cable. When I had my Stello DA100, the difference between coaxial input from the computer and optical input from a cheap portable CDP were minor, but the portable CDP had the edge in soundstaging and had a hint more clarity. I hear the same improvements with my Cambridge Audio 840C; coaxial input is not as good as pure CDP mode, but it doesn't lose that badly. In fact, my 840C is used as a DAC most of the time as I'm slowly but surely building up my CD collection.

 

There's no question that a good CDP or a good DAC can eat iMods for breakfast though, and maybe even lunch and dinner.

That has eased me quite a fair bit, as I've yet to really venture into the CDP path. Being short of physical space, CDs and cold hard cash. Hence I've decided to freeze developments on my equipments and simply enjoy what I have currently.

Though now I'm curious in how my DacMagic stacks up to the Stello DAC. Hmmmmm....

Damn nice CDP la, uber! A techy-looking CDP and a vintage-looking tube-amp, such a big contrast haha.

How's the new CDP experience?

I find the lack of any mention to iGrado quite surprising, especially when rock music is mentioned.

I personally used it during commuting as well, and only found them to be leaking too much when in a quiet room/place, like a library.

Seems that the OP has disappeared without providing evidence, so I think its safe to ignore it.

Hoping to be able to make it to this meet! Is it possible to bring a guest along as well? Maybe I eat less in the buffet for that haha.

Anyway, there isn't any update in my home rig, so I'm on the fence to whether to contribute the EF1 and D5000.

Great move! Will be looking forward to it, but nothing new to contribute.

Apache!! Nice move jojo!

Pics and impressions soon!

Heh, am pretty envious with all the upgrades going on around here as well. Missed out all those audition moments as I'm pretty much swamped with assignments current. *Sigh*

Though less auditioning means less chance I would be tempted to buy. I'm still abit itching to auditioning the CD900ST and RS1 again.

I would recommend the iGrado. Great musicality and clarity in general, and looks good. The street-wear design is great for people nowadays who doesn't want to mess up with their hairstyles with headphones that presses on the head.

Can be found below $80, but sadly Stereo doesn't seems to have stock of it anymore, Jaben on the other hand has stocks of it.

The Phonitor era has come!

The urge of visiting your home to try out all these cans grows strong, especially with the PS1000!

Never did I thought that I would see the HTX7 being featured in rig threads haha. My white HTX7 is still here as collection. Nice acquisition of the PortaPro LE, Cal!

I second the notion for the ESW10 promotion.

Way too expensive for me to even consider, and most probably my current desktop amplifier will prove insufficient in powering it.

All these explicit audio pr0n pics are killing my eyes!

Thankies julius and cal, but unfortunately unable to have time for critical listening sessions, as I'm mugging for my exams next week.

I'll say the Graham Slee Voyager gets my vote. Have that with me and not turning back. Gives all those bass-light headphones and IEMs a second chance to suit my tastes.

In short, the ideal amplifier for me, other than the looks and size.

Pioneer PD-F25

Gotten the black version for $30. Pretty old unit, manufactured in '96. Still functioning pretty good, and the ability to hold 25 discs is a pretty good convenience to me.

In the process of going to the fella's house to test the CDP before making my decision....