Jon L
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X is the seminal punk band from los angeles in the early 80s. X Japan is the insipid band in question.
I did mean X Japan.
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All I need to pay is around $1500USD for a package with a booked hotel, round-trip back, everything planned out (and some additional spending money.)
Beside what others have already said, I can't imagine any parallel universe where seeing X is worth that much $. I find X's music quite bland and forgettable. -
OK, I literally read through all 58 pages of this thread. (the only other thread here I've more methodically or intently read through in entirety is in Off Topic > Slow Forum...seriously).
JUST when I am settling in with my Almarro/K1000 combo, 'stats - in particular the the OII -- starting to peak my interest. Almarro/K1000 ain't going anywhere anytime soon, but a few questions:
1. what are OII's strengths vs. K1000, and vice versa?
If you like the sound signature of K1000, you won't like the OII. They are almost opposite of each other. If you find K1000 way too immediate, literal, forward, or bright and very bass shy, then OII is your man.
2. would OII system be complimentary to or redundant to K1000 system?
See above. IMO, a dynamic and a 'stat can never be "redundant" to each other b/c the essence of the presentation is fundamentally different. One other thing, unless you're Spritzer (possibly even a future Spritzer when he finally builds his uber amp), your chances of hearing OII properly driven is nil to zero
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rather than pay 3x as much for flowers and have it be impossible to eat at a decent restaurant.
This is the crux of the problem. In principle, I don't have a problem with the concept of V-Day, but the sheer, blatant, annoying commercialism *must*be*stopped
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Impression of the HE1.2 & HE1.3 vs. OII vs. Baby O please.
Second that, especially HE1.2 vs. HE60. More specifically, bass extension aside, I'd really like to know how vocals and midrange-rich instruments sound on the two in terms of microdynamics, purity of resolution, clarity, and that spine-tingling "magic."
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Dual mono supplies with a single amp section. I like that he used GM70's in a headphone amp as Lamm is charging 100k+ for a similar amp for speakers...
I don't understand the recent rage over GM70 tubes, especially for headphone application. I see where GM70 is required for non-sensitive speakers due to its ~50 watt capability, but that kind of power is not necessary for headphones, even K1000's.
I only mention this b/c my (limited) experience with GM70 tube (deHavilland) impressed me with somewhat lush, rich, warmish signature with concessions given to micro-power tubes in terms of microdynamics and aliveness...
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Jon L,
Quick question about one of your suggestions:
"As far as background noise with "normal" headphones, I would solder in 2 resistors right at the 1/8" headphone jack, perhaps around 100 Ohms or so"
Yes, a adapter with resistance would be the same. You might have to play around with the resistor value depending on your source/system gain, noise, exact headphone used..
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I also want to find a SRD-7Mk2 so I can run both my high and low bias Staxes at the same time without needing two energizers. ..
He 1.2b
Since I already have SRD-7 MkII, I plan to pick up some more 'stats myself in '08. I really don't have the self-control to avoid buying the HE 1.2b methinks
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Sometimes headphones just don't look like good valued when you stack them up against a good pair of speakers in that price range.
IME, it's exactly the opposite. Speakers don't look like good values when compared to headphones in the price range. AT ALL, actually...
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An upgrade to something like Mundorf silver or gold caps would be a huge step forward. V-caps are also an option but at a price an the A-N silver caps are for those that have left their sanity behind.
LOL. You might want to let him know the cost of cap upgrade to Mundorf/VCap TFT given the number/uF of Aristaeus caps. It's not just AN silver caps that would be considered insane
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OK last post on the purple nurple...
Thanks, Jon L, for your postings/recommendations.
Better music is what we all strive for, so enjoy!
Do I see the stock K1000 extension cable in the background still? Make yourself some nice cables with some solid-core copper/magnet wire, and you will gain another level of performance.
I know some use the Canare Starquad, but I made one myself, and I don't like it much, especially compared to the Vampire magnet wire version.
As far as background noise with "normal" headphones, I would solder in 2 resistors right at the 1/8" headphone jack, perhaps around 100 Ohms or so. In fact, why not put a 1/4" jack at the same time.
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I'm really switched on to this Almarro + K1000.
Question for Jon L, do you listen to K1000 from 8 ohm or 16 ohm tap?
That is a rather interesting question, and of course I've tried both. Many times. With many other headphones, also.
Basically, both makes me happy, but 8 Ohm tends to have a smidge more bass quantity while 16 Ohm tends to sound smidge more transparent up top, sometimes more revealing of recording flaws. After all, the 8 Ohm tap has to go through a lot more transformer wire...
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I'm rather taken by the SR-Lamda w/ SRD-7 SB I just bought, so that has me thinking...now comes the scouring audiogon at all hours for one, ponying up and buying one new, or building my own SEP amp.
Time to gather some things to sell
I see used A205 MkII all the time for like $500. I doubt you can build your own SEP at that price that will sound as good..
Almarro really spent their money on what counts, i.e. heavy duty PS tansformer and output transformers with pretty heavy chassis. The rest inside is no chump change, either! Even the stock coupling caps actually sound dang good, even compared to VCap teflons, etc.
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..Not much info out there, but a few very strong testimonials with K1000, price point seemed right US$800, and official dealer in HK. Just letting it cook-in today, and already it betters the 'sterileness' from the B60R that it replaces.
And I would be one of them Almarro/K1000 advocates
Yeah, definitely get some nice speakers for them, but the real stunner will be a nice electrostat (Senn HE60, 90, maybe even HE Audio 'stat) via SRD7 MkII adapter and Almarro. It really doesn't get much better than Almarro/electrostat!
To be honest with you, as good as K1000/Almarro is, I haven't touched that combo in a while due to the aching beauty of HE60 'stat/Almarro combo.
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Well if you really want to do it right you need a UPS (AVR) and Surge protector. To provide surge protection and protection from brown outs and such. Some like the Brickwall surge protector will do perfectly and perhaps an AVR from APC?
It's true. Unfortunately, UPS with surge protectors that are built well and sound good tend to be quite expensive. The usual $200-400 UPS devices will be less than satisfactory, often worse than straight off the wall. The following review is fairly typical of my own experiences as well:
http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=1594
Unless you are willing to put in some heroic efforts and $$ into the power conditioning equation, I would say get a nice power cord and plug direct into the wall. It's unlikely that properly-designed gear will be damaged by power outtage, etc.
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I have a couple of pairs of AQ Ruby ...be something inexpensive (<$100 per 1M pair preferred... I know that will elicit some
). Some of those old, discontinued AQ IC's were quite nice. The Ruby was very respectable IC's IMO, but their AQ Diamonds were really good.
The VH Pulsar IC is the only one in your budget range, but I don't think they'll be "better" than what you already have. Also, Pulsars take a gazillion years to break in b/c of the thick, solid teflon dielectric, and every time you turn on your system, they need some time to sound good again. Impossible, I know, but I can clearly hear this effect..
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I still don't see *why* these Audio Aero players cost as much as they do, including the SE upgrade, which is not much:
"SE upgrade that replaces the D/A board capacitors, mounts the new ones on special Symposium pads for resonance control and swaps the stock 6012s with cryo'd versions."
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Cambridge Audio 840c Impressions/Comparisons
What do you wants to see compared? Specific traits/attributes of each player?
The midrange, both female and deep male (Leonard Cohen, etc). I used to own unmodded Resolution Opus 21, so if you can compare the stock Opus 21 (before mod?) or even modded Opus 21, that would be helpful.
To me, many asynchronously upsampling CDP's tend to be less excellent in the midrange as far as density, texture, and natural (not overblown) harmonic richness. This is why I sold my Opus 21. Anagram module is just another way to do 192kHz asynch upsampling...
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super hemps from Omega Audio are 37hz to 18k I would not call that a severe limitation in the frequency extremes
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I've been planning a new speaker system for some time, but got stuck trying to find a triple-duty tube integrated amp for speakers, K1000, and Illusion ESC-1001. The speakers are on hold for now.
As you're probably finding out, once you get used to good electrostat headphones, finding speakers that will satisfy is going to be *very* *very* tough.
One impulse will be to get large electrostat speakers and/or electrostat hybrids, but once you introduce the room, low efficiency, weird impedance curves, macrodynamics and bass become much more of a problem for full-sized speakers than headphones. Not to mention extreme hidden costs in terms of capable, humongous amplification. Once you try to stick a dynamic bass woofer to a stat, say good-bye to anything resembling coherency.
Even very expensive speakers will immediately let you know the presence of many different drivers and crossovers. The great ones will get close, but never all the way to what a single-driver crossoverless electrostat headphone can do.
But single-driver speakers are not the answer, either, b/c unless you're a headphone, single-driver in an actual room has *severe* limitations in frequency extremes.
Oooh, I would hate to be in your shoes looking at speakers when you've got HE90 to compare to :'(
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I'm still trying to get you to give me your fracken address so I can send you the last cable you hand me build!
LOLROTF! That's classic
Since you're sending him a box anyway, why not build him a nice, short 15 pin DB25 to RCA adapter for him?
Makes me wonder if Apogee is using some sort of custom drivers for asynchronous digital transfer via Firewire. Heck, disabling the power from Firewire and rigging up some sort of outboard battery PS, etc, will elevate it further. The possibilities are endless
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p.s. I'm not sure what I walked in on, but does there seem to be a bit of dislike to Ori on these boards?
Bingo
But I wouldn't pay too much attention since this is HeadCase. I mean, how seriously can you take those who bust your balls for not experiencing "high end" DAC's while they freely bash OMZ without hearing one?
BTW, why the heck do you have *3* sets of RCA jacks on your OMZ? And why did you use those huge RCA's? I would have gone with a pair of nice Vampire OFC or WBT Nextgens myself
Anyway, there is a guy on AA who made an external overkill PS for Zhaolu and claim wonderous things. Ori doesn't really agree with many things done with this PS, which is basically taking things to 1000X necessary, but heck, what the hey? If it's good for Naim..
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Earls,
How does your Zapfilter Zhalou measured up to your SACDmods Sony SCD-C555ES? Which do you like better and why?
Thanks
I hope you're not asking this question to pick up a certain Zapped Zhaolu on a FS forum on a certain website b/c I haven't finished my thoughts on whether I should buy it just for kicks and comparison purposes to OMZ
I would have bought it if it didn't have the dang CS4398 board in that thing. I really much prefer the AD1852 board in my Zhaolu...
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I hope to never see my sister-in-law ever again. She continues to fuck up any holiday
Hey, you should consider yourself damn lucky you only have to deal with it on holidays.
I mean, you could be stuck with someone like that daily, such as your spouse/S.O.
Beside what others have already said, I can't imagine any parallel universe where seeing X is worth that much $. I find X's music quite bland and forgettable.
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