November 11, 200916 yr comment_295068 It won't damage the driver. The piece of dust could actually burn away, from what I have been told by a repairer. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295083 The o2 driver is fully sealed, so unless the mylar dust covers got damaged, there is no way dust could get in the driver. If it did, then yes, it could cause problems, like we see on the ESP950. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295091 So if you dismantle the headphones is it possible to blow/brush the dust off? Or does being a fully sealed driver make this impossible? Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295092 I am not sure. There are screws, if I remember correctly, but I don't feel comfortable in doing something like that. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295094 You just need to open it up enough to be able to blow on the dustcovers a bit. That usually fixes the issue with my 'stats, but I don't have an O2 so I have no idea how to open it up. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295101 Dreamwhisper, I want to make something clear. If you are going to buy my headphone because it costs 300€ less than going rate, looking forward to fix it and have a perfectly working Omega 2, just buy one from someone you trust who can sell it for 1500$ or that ballpark. If you want to buy this Omega 2, you must accept that it might or might not be fixable. If I had the certainity that it was, I'd do it myself and then sell it for a lot more. I don't want to seem rude but just to be clear. You are on the top of the queue, but I am not sure if you are convinced yet. If you aren't sure, there already are other people who have accepted this fact. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295110 Dreamwhisper, I want to make something clear. If you are going to buy my headphone because it costs 300€ less than going rate, looking forward to fix it and have a perfectly working Omega 2, just buy one from someone you trust who can sell it for 1500$ or that ballpark. If you want to buy this Omega 2, you must accept that it might or might not be fixable. If I had the certainity that it was, I'd do it myself and then sell it for a lot more. I don't want to seem rude but just to be clear. You are on the top of the queue, but I am not sure if you are convinced yet. If you aren't sure, there already are other people who have accepted this fact. Crystal Clear. But if you were him, you would want to make the best percentage play possible. Smart to ask here first. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295112 Absolutely smart, and correct too. I also wanted to play my part, because he seemed a bit undecisive. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295113 Absolutely smart, and correct too. I also wanted to play my part, because he seemed a bit undecisive. Perfectly on the up and up, ya gotta love it. Your phones are presented perfectly and dead honest in the description. First thing I thought was, wonder if I can fix them? Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295122 That's a damn good deal for what is probably a minor issue that is easily fixed. I'd buy it in a flash if I knew there was a way to build amplification to drive it into producing some treble for cheap. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295124 Cables work well as "equalizers" with the Omega 2. Unfortunately, the soundstage will still be smallish. The instrument positioning is super fast and precise, but the HD800 I have heard, for example, manage to sound both focused and big. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295125 I have my Lambdas and my Jecklin Floats for soundstage. Otherwise I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that headphones generally can't do soundstage, though they may have great headstage. Definitely have to hear the HD800 sometime in my life; seems to be right up my alley, despite being dynamic. Edited November 11, 200916 yr by mypasswordis wrong word Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295179 Hey Tony You're advice was helpful It's been a pleasure corresponding with you as well, you're a very nice person. Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295243 That's a damn good deal for what is probably a minor issue that is easily fixed. I'd buy it in a flash if I knew there was a way to build amplification to drive it into producing some treble for cheap. exStata Report
November 11, 200916 yr comment_295312 exStata I'm going to wait for more impressions with the O2/exstata (I've given up on remembering what's upper case) combo before I consider buying an O2. As it is, I preferred my SR-5NB or SR-X through the SRD-7 + my CR-620 to the O2 through the SRM-1/MkII. Report
November 18, 200916 yr comment_297407 A friend of mine needs some help with changing the mains voltage on his 717, could you guys help him out a bit? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v29/evil-zen/DSC_3981.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v29/evil-zen/DSC_3982.jpg For some reason, putting the jumpers in positions 2,5 (for 240V) or 3,5 (for 220V) doesn't work for him. But since the 117V setting (which it is configured for right now) works the 120V windings should still be intact, I think. I'll post pictures of the transformer taps as soon as he gets back to me. Report
November 18, 200916 yr comment_297408 I need a picture of the taps but it looks like there is a missing wire @ the nr.5 slot. Report
November 18, 200916 yr comment_297462 Photos of the taps: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v29/evil-zen/DSC_3988.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v29/evil-zen/DSC_3987.jpg Report
November 18, 200916 yr comment_297464 Tell him to remove the PCB cover and look at the actual windings. If they are ok then he can just hardwire it: 240v: Blue+White wire from the AC plug Purple+Gray Report
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