Quote:   I think this is because the MA900 has a resistor in line before the driver. At least one person has removed it: http://www.head-fi.org/t/637168/sony-ma900-resistor-mod I personally haven't done this, and would hesitate to do so, since unless the headphones had a completely flat...

  So I'll be shipping the STAX system to the next person tomorrow, and I thought it was time to give some impressions of them. I did most of my listening using my HRT MS Pro instead of the pico. The first night I had them I was comparing my main system with the entire STAX system, but found...

Just received the STAX system. I'll make sure to post pictures and impressions later this weekend. Thanks again to Justin!   A couple quick pictures:      

Quote:   Here's a link to the federal requirements for labeling whiskey: http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/5.22#b   And so this post isn't entirely off topic, here's another picture of my head-fi station:  

Quote:   Right, but that is the banner from the old dakmart website, which is definitely an authorized dealer. For Denon see the list here: http://usa.denon.com/us/wheretobuy/pages/onlineetailers.aspx What really confuses me are statements like "WE ''DAKMART'' offer an exclusive 1 year...

Quote:   I mentioned this once before in the old thread I think, but this site is not on sennheiser's list of authorized online retailers (dakmart is however), and their site seems to be an exact copy of the old dakmart website. I would be very careful ordering from them. I would post a...

  Newest addition to my rig, and also playing with a new camera.

I have an Outlaw RR2150 and would highly recommend it. They run $700 new, and the features are hard to beat for the price. It has a built in phono stage (which I haven't used, so can't comment on that), a good quality USB DAC, bass management, a good heaphone amp, and it just sounds great. I...

Ah, thanks for those pictures! I have a HRT MS Pro, and I could open it up later to check what version I have. I wouldn't be able to compare versions, but I could post my impressions for you sometime if you're interested. Also, I noticed music direct has a sale on these going on, but only to US...

I hadn't heard of the two versions...do you know how to tell which version is which? Or do you having any links talking about the two versions?

I actually own both of these headphones as well, and I prefer the MA900, so I think it just boils down to personal preference. For me the bass of the D2000 can be boomy and sound like there is resonance. I find the MA900 to be more detailed and have much better soundstage, but the D2000 can...

I agree that the build quality feels cheap, but it's actually come to be one of my favorite parts of this headphone. They are so light, and the entire design is just the minimal amount of materials to hang the drivers next to your ears. They just disappear on your head after a while, which...

Finally got my XDA-2 hooked up in my system today. I'll save more in depth sound impressions for later, but I'm really liking it so far. I'm using it as a dac and preamp replacing the preamp section of my RR2150, so keep that in mind when I post any comparisons. I'm using both a coax input from...

I was surprised to see the improvement the 2012 Denon models showed on those measurements. I was able to find a late 2012 D2000, and it definitely makes me interested in these new Fostex headphones, or looking for a reasonably priced late D7000

Quote:   I had to pay shipping too...but it is certainly nice! I'm very grateful! Sometimes saving a little money requires some patience though. I finally got my partial refund today, and will get my XDA-2 tomorrow. They mistakenly sent me a new unit, but caught the mistake before it was...

Polk Ultrafocus 8000 for $233 (scratch and dent) or $274 new at crutchfield   http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107UF8000/Polk-Audio-UltraFocus-8000.html

I managed to pick up a pair of D2000s today. I've been looking for a closed headphone to complement my ma900s, and I'm hoping these will be the ones I end up keeping!

Shoreline has a new overstock Fostex HP-A3 for $275, which is by far the lowest I've seen it, but selling as-is.   http://www.shorelinemusic.com/closeouts/closeout-fostex-hp-a3/

Quote:   That looks exactly like the old dakmart website, and they are not listed on Sennheiser's website as an authorized online retailer, so I would be hesitant to buy from them. Maybe someone else has heard of that site...

Thanks a lot!   They had more XDA-2's left and I just changed my order! I really appreciate the heads up about that sale!

Quote:   Do you have a link for the sale? I can't seem to find it on the site... I actually just put an order for a new one in a couple minutes ago. Looks like I'll be calling to cancel if I can pick up a refurb.

Thanks for posting your initial impressions! I will probably order one of these soon too. I'm planning on using it as a dac and having it replace the preamp portion of my integrated amp, which is probably a different use than most people here would be interested in. I'll still post my...

Quote:   I believe they are that price for anyone, not just existing customers.