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Just got mine. Listened only for 3 minutes before putting them down for burn in. Its been a while since I used bowl pads, but I remember them being more angular. I like the new "flatter" bowl pads. I'm hoping for a lot of improvement during burn-in. Female vocals (Ride of Valkyries, from von Karajan's Wagner cycle) is very shouty compared to the silky smooth HP-2. Bass is not as even or rounded as well (With or without you). It may go a bit deeper. Also seems to sound harsh at higher volume - I have a habit of listening louder when trying out new gear. Anyway, waaay too early to tell.

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By 'him' you mean 'you' I guess this means DA100 - a few bits ~= D100 :D edit: no offense intended to the reviewer.

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Are there any tubes that can bring the tube amps to life? Guess I'll have to search around ...

I'm on the verge of getting a Stax setup. Since I don't want to commit major funds for a BHSE/WES/$$$ amp yet, I'm going for Omega II (mk1) + one of the Stax amps. Which of SRM-007TA, SRM-727, SRM-007T is most recommended? Also, if I get the tube energizers, which tubes are worth checking out? I'll be using a Stello DA100 DAC. For reference, I like HP-2 and K1000 sound. At this point, I don't know what to expect out of the Omega yet - it may become my main phones or complement my dynamics.

Looks good. However, if I were to have custom cups made, I'd ask for the grills to be closer to the top and remove the button or replace it with a metal/wooden one

The price is awfully close to WA5 LE. I'd probably get that instead if it wasn't so hueg and heavy.

Why can't Grado use RS1/PS1/HP1 style earcups for the PS1000? I never liked GS1000 ear cup design.

I was really interested in buying a Decco as a all-in-one solution for K1000. Does the Nova improve everything or only DAC? (extra 30w doesn't help, but the amp may be higher quality?)

Thanks for the impressions + pictures. I see someone has as much trouble not blinking on flashes as I do ... and epic double post!!

Would you tell me where jpnum and voltron's impressions are? ps. Congrats

Not to overstate the obvious, but you should have an easier time hearing an IEM (as opposed to open headphones like RS1/HD600/etc) during meets... so it is not surprising that the ER4S sound clearer during the meet You really need more than 10 minutes to judge headphones... I've yet to hear any IEM (owned er4p, e500, e5, over the years) that are as enjoyable as good open headphones. Not expecting much from the Westone 3, but I bought it anyway.

That was fast! I'll buy Nik's HD800 when they become available.

Can you share where you ordered the M192 MKII Dac?