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I just saved about $65.00 on my top panels (3) for the wood cases by doing just as Nate suggests, and I got them 9 days earlier than FPE quoted to boot.

Agreed, I had variable output on my Sony XA20 ES CDP, and while it offered remote control as well as a tiny knob on front, it clearly was not as good as the fixed output.

Nice work!

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Traded actually, in preparation for the Buffalo. I doubt my Buffalo will taste as good as Al's though.

While I have no doubt as to the variance of K1000s dependent upon manufacturing dates, I would imagine the β22 would be well suited to all varieties. We're talking about a very neutral amp here, and the β22 has the grunt needed for these phones. I think the way to approach a K1000/β22 system would be to find your particular flavor of K1000, not to try to correct a variety of K1000 you might like less than others by trying to tailor an amp to mask those less desired characteristics. I would have loved to hear Naaman's B22/K1000/Buffalo system. This is where I'm headed source wise, though I've not heard any of the Buffalo varieties. I doubt I'll be disappointed though, as so many people I seem to agree with on most things have raved about the DAC.

Once again, the cases we all seem to like are on sale... Wireless Daily Deal, 1 Sale A Day

Just the LCD-1 and HE-5. There weren't many balanced headphones at the meet really.

I may take you up on that Miguel, but it may be a while before I'm ready for them anyway. I'll need to have an adapter made for my 4 pin XLR jack on the Beta22, and I need to find enough time to evaluate them properly.

Something has to be up, because the pair I heard (same as Marc) were at least as layed back as the Senn.650. No one would call this particular pair forward sounding! Now I really need to hear an established 'good' pair through my β22. Top end seems rolled off too, so you guys are definitely listening to something other than what Marc and I did. These were very un-orthodynamic sounding.

Well Marc's LCD-1 is damn near as hard to drive as my K1000, and the amp clipped at higher volumes, but at lower volumes the noise floor was quite good. It has plenty of detail and resolution. Tight bass that's well controlled. A great all around amp for easier to normal headphone loads. Considering the price of entry there aren't going to be too many competitors. You will be a happy man! It definitely drove the HE-5 better than the amp Alex had on hand, I just didn't like the HE-5 as much as I hoped, at least not that particular pair. I didn't listen to the other single ended pair. Al's gear seems to be perpetually riding that line between working and blowing up. It's probably not at all related to the design.

Quads are awesome! I can't think of a better home for them. Congrats!

Yes it's a Raven. I don't think it's ever really worked right. Alex is working on it ATM. If that doesn't work it will most likely get scrapped for the glorious Lundahl iron.

Happy Birthday!

It's a good thing they had a solid slab under foot!

Please God, don't let them bring bellbottoms back!

Just listened to this DAC. ASR brought it to the Dallas meet. The system was laptop>Ayre>BHSE>OII Damn nice!

Thanks Guys. ASR took some really good pics. He'll post them here later. What the hell am I gonna do after Naaman builds the BuffaloII? I'll have to seek out projects elsewhere, because I'll be quite happy with my rig!

Alex had two pair there. Single ended and balanced. More layed back than I expected Colin, but I didn't have the right adapter to try them with the Beta22. I used an amp that Alex was sent for evaluation. Some Chinese thing that was nothing special.

And it doesn't jibe with our regimen to 'butch' you up.

Fitz to the rescue again! Now for Miguel to get to spend some quality time with them.

Had a fantastic time! Marc brought the Beta22 to life about 11:30 pm Friday, and she sounds glorious again. The gain raise from 10 to 16 (balanced) was just right. Not a big change, but just big enough, and once I have a hotter source it'll have more than enough gain for any occasion. Had a great time meeting some new people. Steve's (ASR) rig sounded fantastic! He, Marc and I had fun at dinner afterwards too! Steve's on a plane today, but he took some awesome pics that I'm sure he'll post later. Shelly you were greatly missed. Another Texas meet is already in the early planning stages, and it may be a real good time had by more than just Texans if all works out.

Happy Birthday!

They can be easily sharpened as well.

Some tools from Harbor Freight work great. I have a concrete mixer from them that's lasted 6 years now. Mine looks like the pic Nate showed, also with adjustable tension. I think I'd give the Harbor Freight one a try though, if you have one locally.