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To make a bit more clear, my question would be: which is the best way to connect a Buff32 to a PC. There is either BNC or I2S as an option, some people say the latter is the way to go as it is 'more modern'. I know there is its own USB->I2S modul as a option but I guess there are better alternatives since that is limited to 16bit. The HiFace looks interesting, as it is made in the EU (Italy).

I guess that is because the meaning of the word 'Standard' can be misinterpreted. Gathered a few more interesting info: Grado HP-1000 Signature Series Drivers -------------------------------------- Trasducer type: dynamic Operating Principle: Open Air Frequency Response: 18-24 kHz Nominal impedance: 40 ohms Drivers matched: 0.05 dB (HP-3 drivers are described as "not matched as closely") Notes: The UHPLC used in the voice-coils of the HP-1000 drivers was also used in the connecting cables. I've read that the factory-equipped Ultra-Wide Bandwidth Grados also used this cord in the voice-coils. This seem to indicate that there may have been as much as three types of drivers (one for every type of signal cord). Some people have stated that there are drivers with inscriptions on the back (i.e. "Joseph Grado Signature Products") and some without any inscriptions. Some Grado SR-200 and SR-100 headphones use the same drivers as the HP-1000 Signature Series. Grado HP-1000 Signature Series Aluminium Earcups ------------------------------------------------ 1st Series: matte surface machined aluminium alloy, flat metal mesh notes: The earcups don't appear as reflective as the later series 2nd Series: shiny surface machined aluminium alloy, flat metal mesh notes: Lettering seems to shine a little bit brighter than the earlier series. The surface on which the lettering is placed seems a tiny bit more narrow than the previous matte series. 3rd Series: shiny surface machined aluminium alloy, domed metal mesh notes: Domed metal mesh appears matte, otherwise similar to 2nd series. HP-1 = Top Model, polarity Switches, verified specs and 0.05 db driver matching HP-2 = verified specs and 0.05 db driver matching HP-3 = verified specs and driver matching "not as well matched as hp-1 or hp-2" To sum it up, there are probably quite a few HP-1000 variations there.

That is correct, more precisely: 1st generation: Unsigned reviewed as: dark, bass firm, treble roll-off (reviewed in The Absolute Sound) 2nd generation: Joseph Grado Signature Ultra-Wide Bandwidth Reference Cable reviewed as: light, bass subdued, treble extended (reviewed in comparison with the "unsigned" cable, The Absolute Sound) notes: developed by Joe Grado as a response to the alleged treble roll-off of the unsigned cable and offered as an upgrade. 3rd generation: Grado Signature Laboratory Standard Audio Cable reviewed as: Sufficient bass and extended highs in comparison with the earlier cables notes: developed by Joe Grado through the accumulated experiences/responses of the two earlier cables to perform as neutral as possible.

Congrats, this is all I could find STAX SRA-14S - Diplodocs It is only an instruction manual, but still better than nothing

Can somebody tell me, what is best value option for providing a decent quality coaxial output from a desktop PC? There are various solutions, but which one is the best? Edit: What about BNC connection (provided that the DAC supports it), can it be done properly?

Sorry, didn't check the other thread...

There is also the option of a Broadcom Crystal HD chip on a few netbooks which provides accelerated Flash and H.264 video playback and costs much less than the ION.

I like the O2 better on piano then the Lambdas because it does have a weightier sound.

The offer is now extended to the first 250 units instead of 100 anyway.

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Thanks again. I already like them a lot so I am planning to use them as my main phone. What about another type of Cavalli amp, the SOHA II (just found one FS in the UK), anyone heard it?

Thanks for all your comments. blessingx: I don't have any amp at the moment and the Pico line-out isn't good either so you wouldn't want to know but I can tell it is better than the Realtek onboard I might change my source (the Pico) as well, depending on things. Luxman P-200 maybe?

Bumping this thread cause I just bought one Unlike a lot of other people described, it fits me fits me just fine (not loose at all and my head is not big ) and the comfort is really good. My question is: what kind of warm-sounding budget amp should I look for? Thanks in advance!

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Okay, then I might need a Clip+ in the future

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Maybe the EQ wasn't set right? It sounded pretty good with the ESW10JPNs, actually lessened the highs a little bit, which is a good thing.

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Some Nokia Tablets work just fine with something like a Pico.

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I'd use the SR-003 for that.

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