New O2 + KGSS Rig

[deepak]

Originally Posted by spritzer

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by GPH

You don't have your SR-007 MK1 anymore?

It's still here but I'm saving it for a later this week when I'm going to spend some quality time with the Blue Hawaii.

[Elephas]

I think spritzer's secretly listening to the SR-007A. :P

What the, I didn't say I wanted a new name!

I show you a screaming, kicking, super baby elephant tantrum!

[PFKMan23]

Originally Posted by Elpheas

What the, I didn't say I wanted a new name!

[GPH]

Hey, I feel like I'm being manipulated.

[EdipisReks]

i'll change it back tomorrow

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by Elpheas

I think spritzer's secretly listening to the SR-007A. :P

No way dude!!! SR-? gets all of my attention today. I'm listening to The Who's -Tommy on SACD and this is beyond good. :P I think I have to update the APL thread with some impressions...

[tkam]

Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer

I love that O2/KGSS setup. 33-50% the cost of an HE90, and so much more listenable. Enjoy!

Agreed, the O2+KGSS combo is really a treat to listen to it. Aside from all the audiophile accolades I could go on about I'll just say that it's a fun and very enjoyable combo.

[PFKMan23]

Yay for the Pizza Man

[Salt Peanuts]

Congrats on the new rig, Todd!
I wish I was getting O2 myself as it had originally been planned, but decided it was better to put the fund toward more home improvements.

[Smeggy]

Originally Posted by Salt Peanuts

Congrats on the new rig, Todd!
I wish I was getting O2 myself as it had originally been planned, but decided it was better to put the fund toward more home improvements.

Home improvements?
What kind of crazy talk is that?

[Duggeh]

Great thread, welcome to the O2 club, just need a nice AMT to keep it company now

[postjack]

I need a KGSS, but I want a Blue Hawaii.

[Elephas]

Originally Posted by EdipisReks

i'll change it back tomorrow

So it was you, you OedipusRex monstrosity! I demand that it is changed back immediately and that GPH gets a mangled name too. "GPS" or "GPX" would be fine, thank you.

Originally Posted by tkam

Agreed, the O2+KGSS combo is really a treat to listen to it. Aside from all the audiophile accolades I could go on about I'll just say that it's a fun and very enjoyable combo.

Yeah, but isn't the O2+KGSS a bit too dark-sounding and laid-back compared to the HE60+KGSS, for example? And lacking some sense of energy and air as well?

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I know spritzer has been secretly listening to the SR-007A, you can't fool me.

[luvdunhill]

Originally Posted by Elpheas

Yeah, but isn't the O2+KGSS a bit too dark-sounding and laid-back compared to the HE60+KGSS, for example?

definitely. Both of these combos in my opinion are source 100% dependent. You can really stack the cards in your favor of the HE60 with a nice oversampling, new-era source and you can really make the SR-007 KGSS combo shine with a older, non-oversampling source. I've heard both with my Nottingham and can say that I definitely prefer the SR-007 in this case, as the HE60 needs the artificial detail and top end shine that the OS players offer. SR-007, not so much, stick with a more fluid, analog sounding source and let the SR-007 work its detail retrieving magic in a non-obvious, non-show-off manner.

[NotoriousBIG_PJ]

Originally Posted by GPH

Anyway, all that to say that the OII rocks.

The problem I have the with Omega 2 is that you hear the music, but you don't feel it like you do with a lot of dynamics. So for me, it does not get my toes tapping, or 'rock'. I don't have any complaints about the sound though. :P

Biggie.

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by Elpheas

Yeah, but isn't the O2+KGSS a bit too dark-sounding and laid-back compared to the HE60+KGSS, for example? And lacking some sense of energy and air as well?

Almost every headphone ever made sounds dark and distant when compared to the HE60. I'm with Marc though that the source is very important and so are the interconnects used.

Originally Posted by Elpheas

I know spritzer has been secretly listening to the SR-007A, you can't fool me.

If you only knew...

[Elephas]

Hey, I'm applying to Team Source First, I'm also with Marc that the source is very important.

As for cables (uh, oh), my limited experience leads me to believe that they can make a difference. Also, I recently applied some Furutech Nano Liquid to my cables and was pleasantly surprised by the improvement. I know, this is getting close to Patrick82 craziness territory, but I hear what I hear.

While spritzer is listening to his SR-007A, I'm enjoying the HE60+Aristaeus very much. I really like its relative brightness, treble crispness, speed and sense of air compared to the O2Mk1 or O2Mk2.

"Quote from: Elpheas" I'm a baby elephant, dammit, not a constipated elf. Mamma, help!

[boomana]

Originally Posted by Elpheas

"Quote from: Elpheas" I'm a baby elephant, dammit, not a constipated elf. Mamma, help!

What won't kill you, will only make you stronger, my son.

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by Elpheas

As for cables (uh, oh), my limited experience leads me to believe that they can make a difference. Also, I recently applied some Furutech Nano Liquid to my cables and was pleasantly surprised by the improvement. I know, this is getting close to Patrick82 craziness territory, but I hear what I hear.

Throw in some ERS paper and you are just as bad as that "look at me" fucktard. ... These connection potions can make a difference but so does Brasso or just replacing the connectors with silver as silver oxide is highly conductive.

Originally Posted by Elpheas

While spritzer is listening to his SR-007A, I'm enjoying the HE60+Aristaeus very much. I really like its relative brightness, treble crispness, speed and sense of air compared to the O2Mk1 or O2Mk2.

I've always been a fan of the He60 but it's more enjoyable then truly excellent and the price they are going for is simply absurd. I do miss mine and I'm actively looking for a cheap one that I can justify keeping.

Originally Posted by Elpheas

"Quote from: Elpheas" I'm a baby elephant, dammit, not a constipated elf. Mamma, help!

I think Elpheas might just stick...