[dasmodul]

Most on the way.

Source 1: Esi Juli@ Sound Card
Source 2: Onkyo C-S5VL SACD Player
DAC: Cambridge Audio DacMagic (Silver)
AMP: Zana Deux Transformer(Silver)
Interconnect RCA: CablePro Reflection v2
Interconnect Toslink: Monoprice Optical x2
Interconnect Digital Coax: Monster Cable

Headphone 1: Sennheiser HD595
Headphone 2: AKG 702

 

[.Sup]

gratz. I wonder how it sounds with DacMagic

 

[dasmodul]

After some burn-in of the components, I will be able to get a Benchmark PRE in for comparison. I'll be sure to post my thoughts on the differences.

 

[logwed]

That must have been a tough night for your back pocket...

 

[dcpoor]

did you search for reviews of the raptor with k701/702's?
<_<

 

[dasmodul]

It was a rough night yes :-\ I did read some positive remarks on the K702/Raptor combo. They sound like an amp with a signature I will like.

 

[dcpoor]

k, just making sure you know the raptor is a otl design and those aren't usually recommended for lower impedance headphones.

 

[Frank I]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasmodul /img/forum/go_quote.gif My first head-fi setup!! Stokked. Sent in the check for the Raptor and rest is on the way. I've had the Senn HD595s for a long time, monster coax had lying around and the Onkyo is pretty new, everything else was ordered last night! Thanks to all you guys for answering my questions and helping me dive in to this addicting 'hobby'. Source 1: Esi Juli@ Sound Card Source 2: Onkyo C-S5VL SACD Player DAC: Cambridge Audio DacMagic (Silver) AMP: Ray Samuels "Raptor" Tube (Silver) Interconnect RCA: CablePro Reflection v2 Interconnect Toslink: Monoprice Optical x2 Interconnect Digital Coax: Monster Cable Headphone 1: Sennheiser HD595 Headphone 2: AKG 702

Good for you. you have nice setup. please give impressions. Now all you need tis the 54.00 JVC 900 cans to go with it. This hobby is nuts costing me an arm and a leg/

 

[bdr529]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcpoor /img/forum/go_quote.gif k, just making sure you know the raptor is a otl design and those aren't usually recommended for lower impedance headphones.

maybe the very low damping factor would help loosen up the otherwise polite bass of the 701.

^^all speculation

 

[dasmodul]

Yeah, and it's not like I'm married to the K702s. The fun part of getting this system is to now have a 'collection' of different cans )) I probably see an 'impolite' Denon AHD7000 not far behind...and then we move to Senns..haha

 

[dasmodul]

In a strange turn of events that included a mailed envelope without a stamp, I made a last minute upgrade and now will be the proud owner of a Zana Deux Transformer instead! I have no idea yet on when I'll be getting it but as before I will update with impressions when I do.

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[tosehee]

grats on ZDT.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Congrats on the ZDT! That's a fine piece of hardware.

 

[Clayton SF]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Congrats on the ZDT! That's a fine piece of hardware.

I bet it is. The price difference between the ZDT and ZD is only $300 and I am wondering what the subtle differences between the two are (sound stage wise). Using either as a preamp seems like a very compelling reason to get one or the other--their specs seem too close to call in the preamp arena. The ZDT driving speakers is a + as well. I've got to read up on Transformer Coupled amps versus OTL amps!

EDIT:

I just realized that the ZDT is not a preamp. Oops. Two different animals. Sorry.

 

[rosgr63]

Nice set up.
Waiting for your impressions.