At least in my system the L3000 is more resolving than the HP-2 (both pairs I had). Still there is something addicting about the HP-2 sound, and it's not necessarily its "neutrality", heck I find them fun to listen to if the music is fun. But I don't find them smeared.
I have an 8610 opamp M^3 (it used to have 627/637 sounded fantastic with Grados) it sounds really, really good with Senns. Good with my HF-1/HP-2, but not that great with my L3000.
If any owners (or former owners) could offer impressions of the Wavelength USB DACs I would appreciate it. Or any good user reviews on other forums. Thanks
Definitely makes sense, the more I thought about it, felt so wrong paying so much for one.
But if I don't like the 300M I doubt I'll get a watch (for the moment), north of $2000 is just too much money.
Yup I agree, there are some nice automatics in the $1500ish range as well.
If I can try on the Seamaster with the large numerical set dial and I like it I will more than likely go with it, auto at $1600.