mojo 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2004 Hi, I'm a total newbie to HiFi, I plan to get a CDP (looking at Marantz CD17) I plan to use a headphone to listen to music first but plan to buy speaker later. I'm currently using a Sennheiser HD497 headphone. I know the above is a low end headphone, but as I'm totally new, I wish to start slowing. Is there any recommendation for the AMP of any other CDP? My budget for the CDP is 1K and Amp is around 1k also. Thankyou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2004 Well Mojo, You could try the Spark Audio HA-1A with the Marantz and get an AKG K-1000 :-) Or you could get a Corda HA-2 with either Senn HD-600 and Zu Mobius cable Or you could get a Micro Zotl USD$750 excluding shipping) and a Grado SR-225/Beyer DT-880 Or you could get Sugden headmaster with Beyer DT-931 (if still available) Or my favourite combo Corda HA-2 with Beyer DT-931 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racey 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2004 Or you could get a Corda HA-2 with either Senn HD-600 and Zu Mobius cable Hi Rameish Do you think the Zu Mobius cable is a big improvement over the stock Senn HD-600 cable? It seems a lot of extra outlay on an already expensive headphone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lengcm 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2004 Hi, I'm a total newbie to HiFi, I plan to get a CDP (looking at Marantz CD17) I plan to use a headphone to listen to music first but plan to buy speaker later. I'm currently using a Sennheiser HD497 headphone. I know the above is a low end headphone, but as I'm totally new, I wish to start slowing. Is there any recommendation for the AMP of any other CDP? My budget for the CDP is 1K and Amp is around 1k also. Thankyou This thread is quite a good guide. http://www.sgheadphones.com/index.php?showtopic=1952 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2004 Well Mojo, You could try the Spark Audio HA-1A with the Marantz and get an AKG K-1000 :-) Or you could get a Corda HA-2 with either Senn HD-600 and Zu Mobius cable Or you could get a Micro Zotl USD$750 excluding shipping) and a Grado SR-225/Beyer DT-880 Or you could get Sugden headmaster with Beyer DT-931 (if still available) Or my favourite combo Corda HA-2 with Beyer DT-931 Hi, Are those that you quoted within my budget and where can I test them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Oak 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 More than enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 With 2K yes it's enough. Marantz CD17 is around S$950 new Cayin/Spark Audio is around S$650 (plus GST) AKG K-1000 is around S$1,100 (plus GST) (new) Corda HA-2 is around S$1.2 (new) Beyer DT-931 is around S$330 (new) Take a look in the classifieds section Mojo. Racey, As to wether the Zu Mobius is worth the upgrade that's entirely up to you to decide. If you have heard other headphones like those offered by Beyer, AKG, Grado and feel that you still prefer the Senn HD-600 sound then maybe the answer is yes as it does offer refinement - that I was looking for! As to wether that what you are looking for that's another question alltogether. Think in terms of system synergy and make sure you have a proper CDP, Amp, HP, Interconnect first. Then think in terms of headphone cable and powercords. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barradio 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 where can I test them? Maybe in the next HP-SG meets...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lengcm 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 where can I test them? Maybe in the next HP-SG meets...... So who's organising? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barradio 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 (edited) So who's organising? I through the next meet in Brunei Sorry mod OT here. Edited April 22, 2004 by Barradio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 Ya OT but also on topic. Related to trying out gear which is related to the Topic. Brunei...hmm I suspect that's not gonna help Mojo. Maybe the 1st organizer of out 1st meet (who didnt show up) should organize it again and show up this time LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 Rameish: .... !! As for the amps, most of the them cannot be had locally... as they're from Germany(Corda), Sugden Headmaster(UK), Berning zotl(US), and as such your best bet is to join us for an SGH meet(wonder if anyone is willing to hold it) or arrange to listen to the amp with our local SGheadphoner Well , if you're interested you can drop by my place to try my cyber-30 .. also around your range Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2004 Anyone knows where can I get / test the Marantz CD17 in SG? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Oak 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2004 I've tested it at KEC Sound at Adelphi Level 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racey 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2004 Racey, As to wether the Zu Mobius is worth the upgrade that's entirely up to you to decide. If you have heard other headphones like those offered by Beyer, AKG, Grado and feel that you still prefer the Senn HD-600 sound then maybe the answer is yes as it does offer refinement - that I was looking for! As to wether that what you are looking for that's another question alltogether. Think in terms of system synergy and make sure you have a proper CDP, Amp, HP, Interconnect first. Then think in terms of headphone cable and powercords. I haven't heard the other headphones you mention as they are difficult for me to audition. I have got a Sennheisser HD 600 with a proper CDP and amp. I was looking for advice on whether the Zu Mobius will make much improvement to the sound. Anyway, thanks for replying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
