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$%*&^#@......another temptation to upgrade! These sites are killing me! My slam is just a baby. Someone tell me it's not worth the trouble to send it back for this upgrade.

Oh gawd....Monday hurry and get here...PLEASE!! My UPS delivery guy thinks I have a boner for him. Until I get these cans I'm not telling him otherwise!

I can confirm this. I used my Sony STR-DE845 receiver during the burn-in process. The 701's had a much darker presentation with deep, boomy and uncontrolled bass but mate them with my MPX3 slam and it's a totally different story. The balance returned and the bass became very, very tight and full of impact. I will admit to having some concerns about these cans early on but as things have progressed, I'm becoming more and more enamored with these cans. They're looking like a keeper for sure at this point. I'm digging them!!

I'm at about 100 hours now. Some slight improvement in the bass but still I find myself wanting more. Clean and clear sound. Comfy fit but the pads are going to take some break-in for them to fit my head properly I think. Probably keepers but I'm hoping for a bit more bass in the coming weeks.

So my 701's arrived yesterday and I've got them burning-in. About how much burn-in do these things take? I'd read something like >300 hours?!

Well I'm certainly curious and anxious to see what all the fuss is about. Mine should be here sometime this week but if reports of >300 hours burn-in are accurate, I won't be listening for some time to come....that is if you believe in the whole "burn-in" thingy. Anyway, enjoy 'em. Hope to share the experience soon!

The GCHA is a sweet little SS amp. Presently, it's paired with the E5 and I'm enjoying it. I like it better than the HR-2 I used to own. Less SS sound IMO.

Nice to be here. Glad "some" folks kept their old handles so it's easier to tell who's who but there are a few "cases" that just have to be difficult....and they know who they are. My gawd, they even made one a moderator!

Well.....HELLO!!! So this is the secret hiding place! Guess it will take me some time to get familiar with the site but I thank you folks for allowing me to participate. Really looking forward to it.