I thought it was a decent step up from the Elpac wallwart, but I'm not sure how you'll feel about it vs STEPS. If you can DIY it though, probably a good investment. If you don't like it, it's easy enough to sell or reuse on something else.
It appears the Nova is now available for $1199. Sounds like it'd be decent enough pricing if the DAC is done well and the headphone amp isn't terrible. 6922 tube amp?
I agree with gain@2, unless you know you listen to louder volumes, will never use anything sensitive, will never use anything other than low output sources, or need higher gain for stability with certain opamps.
Definitely a good time. In the hectic mess of move out, that "vacation" was perfect. I'd never actually been driving around SB so it was nice to have seen some sights (and just the places in general). Thanks again Ken
Sennheiser discontinued them for some reason and last time I checked there were a few stores that claimed to have them in stock; I just assumed that some more serious searching could come up with more results.
The lower model MX560 is pretty good, not as great but better form factor, that might be more available. And I have no idea about shipping to Canada, sorry.
Sennheiser MX760 dammit!
... but the form factor is kind of stupid. The main earbud+cord is a Y-cord that reaches down to above the belt, making it worthless without a shirt pocket/armband/neckstrap mp3 player, or the added bulk of the extension cord. But oh does it sound good. Walks all over the PK3.
And any earbud will be subject to wind noise in speedy biking
My friend and I went to listen to Monster Beats Studio headphones. They sounded extra bassy. He mentioned that, not even "these are bassy and muddy" but like "these are kind of bassy" and the rep started telling us how they're studio accurate and lots of recordings have boosted bass.