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    Reply to review by 'xerber' on item 'Whizzer A15'

    Very clear and helpful review. It looks like we prefer the same sound signature. I had spotted the A15's in the stores of several AliExpress sellers, but due to a lack of reviews I did not know what to make of them (the 'Google Translate' descriptions of the sound signatures can often be unclear...
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    Closed HD 700 alternative?

    Thanks for taking the time to answer, mindbomb. The DT1770 actually went completely under my radar; I somehow completely missed its release. Given the first things I've read, they definitely sound like headphones I should add to my shortlist.
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    Closed HD 700 alternative?

    I'm currently in the market for an over-ear closed headphone for use at the office, but can't seem to find what I'm looking for. I was hoping you could provide me with some input and advice. Since I have finally found my ideal open headphone in the HD 700, I'm specifically looking for something...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    They most likely will. :-)   Also, don't base your first impression on how the 700's sound right out of the box. As I, and several others, have stated multiple times throughout this thread, the sound of the 700's changes very dramatically in the first 10 - 20 hours (especially in the mids)...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    Congrats on getting the HD700. From my (recent) experience, there is a very noticeable change in sound during burn in. I have never experienced a headphone changing its sound signature as dramatically as the HD700's did during its first 20 hours. Mids will get much better and soundstage will...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    Nice! Enjoy.
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

      Sorry, it took a bit longer than expected: I was caught with a bad case of the flu   I rolled 10 tubes early this morning on the T1 mk2 and ultimately ended up with a Reflector Corp 6H23p-EB. The sibilance completely disappears, while leaving a very detailed, airy and natural sound. There...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    I'm using a Aune T1mk2 as my main source at the office and found that it is very much dependent on the tubes used. I personally never liked the included 6922 tube with any of my headphones and quickly switched to a Mullard. However, since this worked for all my headphones except the HD700 (a lot...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

      Thanks for the tip. I bought a whole bunch of tubes when I first got my Lyr 2 and T1, but stopped rolling when I found a tube a liked. I still have a bunch of 6922's E88CC's and various versions of the 6N1P left to try. I have only briefly used the 700's with my Little Dot mk3. Again, the...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    I purchased the HD700 last weekend. I have already developed a love-hate relationship with the 'kinky' cable, but so far I'm really happy with the headphones.   I was looking for something that would fit in nicely between my HD650's and my Grado's. However, I was initially very disappointed...
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    If you had to get rid of one pair of headphones....

    We probably all have a pair of headphones in our collection that sees very little use or that we even regret buying. After seeing many 'List you favourite headphones'-threads, I thought it would be interesting to do the exact opposite. So, if you absolutely had to get rid of a single pair of...
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    What is this Schiit?! - constant rumbling on new Lyr 2

    My Lyr was waiting for me when I got home tonight. Turned out it was shipped yesterday and they probably forgot to ship it out Friday.   The issue still persists. I tried multiple sockets at multiple locations and multiple power conditioners (among which the one I use for my studio equipment)...
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    What is this Schiit?! - constant rumbling on new Lyr 2

    The address where I dropped off the Lyr turned out to be another Hifi store (HiFi Studio 79) that they are allowed to use as a pickup and dropoff point and where they display some of the Schiit products. So unfortunately, I couldn't speak to any of the Sonority Audio staff in person. The owner...
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    What is this Schiit?! - constant rumbling on new Lyr 2

    Thanks for the support, Moriez. I dropped of the Lyr 2 today. I'll give them until Wednesday next week to replace the unit. Any later and I will be demanding my money back.
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    What is this Schiit?! - constant rumbling on new Lyr 2

    Another update. Dennis at Sonority Audio promised to let me know as soon as they received new Lyr 2's, so I could switch my unit for a working one. After some weeks of waiting, I decided to check with them today. The answer I got wasn't pleasing to say the least. A guy named Ralph got back with...
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    Buying an old Stax SR 80: things to look out for?

    I had a listen today. Although the headphones looked to be in good shape, the left channel was not nearly as loud as the right channel. Needless to say, I didn't buy them. Thanks again for the info. Otherwise I might have taken the gamble thinking it was the adapter unit.
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    Buying an old Stax SR 80: things to look out for?

    Thanks for your great tips! Just what I wanted to know. Best wishes for 2015!
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    Buying an old Stax SR 80: things to look out for?

    No tips at all?
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    Buying an old Stax SR 80: things to look out for?

    I have the chance to buy a used Stax SR 80 and a SRD 4 for about $175. However, I'm a complete electrostat rookie and have no idea what things to look out for when buying one used. I already searched, but couldn't come across any typical problems outside of a damaged membrane. Could the Stax...
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    What is this Schiit?! - constant rumbling on new Lyr 2

    Quick update. The day before yesterday I tested the Lyr 2 with a new set of tubes I bought (a set of EH 6922's) and the noise remained on both channels, meaning that it is an issue with one of the internal components of the amp. After sending several emails back and forth between me and the...
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    What is this Schiit?! - constant rumbling on new Lyr 2

    Thanks. Since it is less than a week old, according to Dutch consumer law he has to give me a replacement instead of sending mine in for repair. Since Sonority Audio is only about a two hours drive from my home, that's probably what wil happen. A friend of mine that builds regular hifi amps as...
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    What is this Schiit?! - constant rumbling on new Lyr 2

    Just received a reply from Schiit. All I got was "Please contact Sonority Audio for support." (Sonority is the distributor for Europe). Well, at least they were quick in replying...:rolleyes: Will try with Sonority and keep you posted.
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    What is this Schiit?! - constant rumbling on new Lyr 2

    Good call. I guess I'm so used to companies giving fixed answers that my first response is asking the community. :) I just filled out the form. Will let you know what they replied in case it helps someone in the future.
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    What is this Schiit?! - constant rumbling on new Lyr 2

    I bought a new Lyr 2 last Thursday. Up to yesterday it performed great. However, I just powered it up and there is a constant noisy rumbling sound coming from my headphones, even with the volume at 0. I tried everything from switching between low and high impedance phones (Amperior, HD650...
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    HD600 vs DT990 Pro

    Thanks. That clears up quite a bit. I was ogling the Beyer DT 990 manufaktur on their website. Oddly enough they are about the same price as a normal pair here in the Netherlands. Given that my LD is set up for warmth, I might go for it now. Thanks again.:)
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