new sony?!

Yeah, I also would like to know about the new Sony.

I think that was a reference to this sentence -- the (as yet) fictitious new Sony:

And I just know the month after I break down and buy some 800s, Sony will announce a new entry in the top tier headphone market.

Indeed, the new Sonys are hypothetical. Sorry to get your hopes up people.

Indeed, the new Sonys are hypothetical. Sorry about posting bullshit, people.

Fixed.

Anyone posting about supposed flagship headphone release rumors should have to take a ban bet. No proof in a few months = ban.

I didn't read that as posting a rumor, just a murphy's law kind of deal. Take a deep breath, relax, stop taking things so seriously.

Thought it was pretty clear he was just extrapolating Murphy's Law. The rest of you ==> -10 pts. reading comprehension.

EDIT: Grawk beat me by seconds, and also attributed to Murphy's Law -- awesome.

He's just drunk

I wish, it's a little early, though.

it's part of the new Failia line.

Yes, and I hear the pads are upholstered with baby Sea Lion scrotum. Take that Alcantara!

What about a driver woven from shark fin?

Yes, and I hear the pads are upholstered with baby Sea Lion scrotum. Take that Alcantara!

I'll admit that this made me laugh.

Moved the cable talk to its own thread: http://www.head-case.org/forums/audio-accessories/6589-cables-dbt-other-fun-stuff.html

Thanks Deepak, I was feeling guilty for polluting the HD800 thread.

Indeed, the new Sonys are hypothetical. Sorry to get your hopes up people.

Don't you know if you talk about something enough, it becomes true?

And in response to the comment about instruments sounding right, perhaps audiophiles should start considering microphone, mic pre, and A to D converter synergy with their systems too.

I already do

Clean uncoloured microphones, The mic. pres in the Nagra VI are about the best around and the same goes for the ADC in the Nagra VI.

Nagra

Still no reply from Senn on my registry... either of them, one with the extra zero, and the other without. Not that I much care.

No response here either.

What is the Senn USA rep's user id on HF?

I got an e-mail response about 5 minutes after registering but I have not seen the mailed documentation yet.

Was reading the HD800 review in Hi>Fi+, here are a few excerpts:

...a last minute change in the ear surround material (the previous ultra-rare Japanese material was more prone to tearing than initially anticipated) and this meant a brief hiatus. This sent headphone fans on internet forums into complete apoplexy and started the conspiracy theories rolling. The boring truth is that no one died. No companies collapsed. No alien biowar interrupted the manufacturer. And no, the headbands do not cause giant pandas to suffer a loss of libido.

The HD800 is a serious piece of headphone gear. It demands use with ... a very good headphone amplifier...simply 'good' is not 'good enough' for this design. And no, that does not mean it's headphone amp fussy, just that when you hear how good the HD800 is, you get fussy instead.

Don't agree with the second one, which is why I quoted it. The Stereophile review also claims it's easy to drive, and they only measure the impedance (not even the frequency response). I'm tempted to write John Atkinson, since he probably has the ability to measure it correctly.

I still have no idea how to read Stereophile. The last issue I saw claimed that the Benchmark DAC1 is the best computer solution ever, and the Sooloos server was a product of the year?!?

They obviously know some things about equipment, but they seem utterly hopeless with computer and headphone stuff. Which reviews/reviewers can I actually trust?

Was reading the HD800 review in Hi>Fi+, here are a few excerpts:

Don't agree with the second one, which is why I quoted it. The Stereophile review also claims it's easy to drive, and they only measure the impedance (not even the frequency response). I'm tempted to write John Atkinson, since he probably has the ability to measure it correctly.

I'm curious what "easy to drive" means? I keep looking at Headroom's Impedance vs. Frequency graph and seeing that 600+ ohm peak at ~100Hz.

I'm curious what "easy to drive" means? I keep looking at Headroom's Impedance vs. Frequency graph and seeing that 600+ ohm peak at ~100Hz.

Looks like that peak is heading for 650...amp peak current isn't as important as steady-state stability....

No response here either.

What is the Senn USA rep's user id on HF?

TheDeliveryMan - not real responsive in my missives to him in the past.

TheDeliveryMan - not real responsive in my missives to him in the past.

Their confirmation email following my (eventual) successful registration said it would take 2 to 3 weeks to "ship" the frequency response graph.