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  1. New appreciation for the "new" AKG sound.

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    It didn't occur to any of you to move them around a bit?

    On the advice of another experienced K701 user I did play around quite a bit with position/fit. This was actually another one of my major gripes with them, the sound could be changed significantly by relatively small changes in position. And find the right spot was fussy business whereas my HD650s just get put on and stay there.

  2. New appreciation for the "new" AKG sound.

    in Headphones

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    I had a balanced pair for about a month (maybe a bit longer) and I can see why some people would like them, they sounded pretty good until I put my 650s back on (also balanced at the time). To me they reminded me quite a bit of the K501s that I had early in my journey, sort of like full sized Etymotics. Being slightly thin is something that I can forgive with IEMs since most of the time (for me) they're not used for super critical listening, but when I sit down at the big rig with big cans I expect more than the 701s could offer.

  11. Post the last thing you bought!

    in Off Topic

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    Nikon D70 Kit and Power Pack

    Let me know if you want a couple of back up batteries, I've got some other stuff from when my D70 went tits up that wont work with my D80.

    Oh and the last thing that I bought was a bunch of lumber (2x8s, 1x6 decking, 4x4 posts, associated hardware) to put an addition onto my back deck. Been working on it the past two days with pops, should be able to finish it up today.

  12. PPA v2 vs M^3

    in Headphone Amplification

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    I feel like I have to put this out there, if you're going to buy a DIY amp that you didn't build yourself be careful who you buy from. Make sure they have at least some established record of building gear (not necessarily for sale) so that you get something that's going to last. Both amps in question are relatively complicated (although the M? is a bit easier) so be sure to know what you're getting before you agree to buy. Last comment, at $200 you're going to have a tough time finding what you're looking for, especially a good M? which is slightly more expensive to build than a PPA.

    Feel free to post examples of what you're looking at, between a few of us around here we should be able to offer a fairly complete critique. :)

    [edit]Mods/Admin - any idea why the superscript text (the 3) doesn't show up here? It shows up when I type the post but turns into a '?' when I submit the post.

  18. Finally caved in...

    in Headphone Amplification

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    My budget is even less than that. I won't spend more on something like that, than the parts cost. I'll build the mini^3 and use it at the office, but even that is a stretch, because I just don't concentrate on the music enough here.

    Yeah, for the DIY crowd we can save quite a bit on portables. I see a singlebox mini3/Alien combo in my future for the office. I miss the PIMETA that I had built like that.

  19. Finally caved in...

    in Headphone Amplification

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    Just can't get into a portable amp anymore. Given my listening habits, I'd never use the thing.

    I'm with you. Whenever I'm on the move listening it's hardly focused or concentrated enough to be worthy of some $400 portable amp. Don't get me wrong, I can see the point for having a small, easily transportable amp but I think my budget would be under $200 for something like that.

  21. IC Recommendations

    in Audio Accessories

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    I know, I know, ancient topic but I've got news...

    I decided to take one for the team and order some of the bulk anticables speaker wire. At $1.25/ft it's pretty impossible to beat for high quality 12ga copper and he'll also sell you the spades and heatshrink to go with them. Based on my emails with him Paul seems like a genuinely decent guy and is actually quite the DIY electronics enthusiast. Color me gullible but most DIY guys I know are more skeptical than your average "audiophile" when it comes to the typical snake-oil type stuff. Heck at $100 for a 10' pair of speaker cables he's probably not charging enough.

  23. What is your current project, or what will be your next project?

    in Do It Yourself

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    [me=JBLoudG20]is jealous.[/me] I guess that means your DAC was successful? Can you reveal your source yet?

    The DAC is nearly done, and I'm taking a bit of a gamble selling the SE beta this early but the opportunity to sell the amp presented itself in my favorite way, that being that someone I'm friendly with was looking for one and the deal worked well for both of us. It won't be leaving the Headcase family. :) And until the DAC is up and running I'm going to keep mum on the source. By all reports it should be friggen killer.

    Are you making a 4-channel or 6-channel one?

    Six, since I'm clearly unbalanced as well.

    Here's hoping I'll have my single-ended Beta22 and you'll have your balanced Beta22 completed before the next area meet - whenever that may be.

    Yeah, my first beta was my quickest build ever from start to at least sort of completed. I'm hoping the same holds true for the balanced version but holy mother of pearl there are a lot of parts to solder...

  25. What is your current project, or what will be your next project?

    in Do It Yourself

    Posted

    Also, a question for Nate: as you saw in the other thread, I plan on using some OPA637's I have for L & R. Think it will make a big difference if I use say a OPA132 (I think thats the single part number) or another cheaper opamp for the ground channel instead of a 627? I'd think there would be a tiny difference, but nothing major (or warranting another $20 that I'd rather put into a better PSU).

    I'm certainly no authority on this as honestly I've never tried to roll ground channel opamps to see if there was a difference. Based on what I've read there is good motivation to use as good an opamp (if not better actually) in the ground channel. There are some interesting discussions on the three channel topology at Headwize if you're looking to learn more. In short, my advice, use the 627. If you don't have one post a WTB thread at Head-fi, you can usually pick one up for about 50% of retail without too much difficulty.
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