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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1020 on: April 29, 2015, 01:30:42 PM »
Interesting suggestion. I've read that the 1540 is a bit U-shaped, but that's not necessarily bad. I should mention that I mostly loved the B&W P7, but the bass was a bit too emphasized for my taste. I would love to get the treble response and clarity of the P7 with slightly tamer bass.

edit: The more I read about the 1540, the more tempting they become. The build and comfort look fantastic.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1021 on: April 29, 2015, 06:13:16 PM »
Been eyeing on a portable amp for long. Location is Canada so things are going to get a bit complicated. Primarily for portable use. Currently using ZX1 - Angie universal and Noble 4. Have UERM incoming. Small form factor is a big plus. Compatibility with iPhone 6 is a small plus. Music preference: lots of classicals (mainly Bach, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Strauss), lots of Japanese stuff (Southern Stars, Vocaloid stuff, Utada Hikaru, etc.), lots of rock (Eric Clapton, Zeppelin, etc.). Not satisfied with the articulation of bass by ZX1. A bit too weak. Budget up to 400 CAD. I don't like to get a big bunch of things bundled up into my pocket. Treble on Noble 4 is a bit sharp so optimally if the amp can soften this down it will be great, but not a must.

Or, sell the ZX1 and wait for something like AK Jr?
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1022 on: April 29, 2015, 06:19:31 PM »
The current price for the HD600 on Amazon.com is less than half the budget --- and 30% under what I paid for it just a few  months back  :-DD

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I'm leaning towards the FSP because an open headphone is less practical for my purposes

Well, not the HD600, then. But this might be a good time to invest in one anyway  :)p7
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1023 on: April 29, 2015, 06:29:38 PM »
Quote from: lmader on April 29, 2015, 01:16:07 PM
For closed under $600, seems like the Shure 1540 is worth considering.

As long as you aren't susceptible to the similar distortion issues as the 1440 and 1840, maybe.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1024 on: April 29, 2015, 06:44:14 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on April 29, 2015, 06:29:38 PM
As long as you aren't susceptible to the similar distortion issues as the 1440 and 1840, maybe.


I was wondering about that. I heard both the 1440 and 1840 earlier this week and didn't like them at all.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1025 on: April 29, 2015, 09:32:49 PM »
So, I have an Yggy coming. I've currently got a Mjolnir for my HD800s and soon UERMs. I'm thinking of upgrading to Ragnarok. Are there any good reasons I shouldn't consider the upgrade, other than cost? I like the Mojo, but I want to get into end game territory now.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1026 on: April 29, 2015, 10:55:39 PM »
Quote from: evanft on April 29, 2015, 09:32:49 PM
So, I have an Yggy coming. I've currently got a Mjolnir for my HD800s and soon UERMs. I'm thinking of upgrading to Ragnarok. Are there any good reasons I shouldn't consider the upgrade, other than cost? I like the Mojo, but I want to get into end game territory now.

The HD800s may or may not experience a bass softening with the Rag. Myself and others have heard it a few times but I haven't had the Rag for any length of time to rule out other possibilities or even confirm that fact 100%. Other than that, I still think the Rag is the clearest and one of the most resolving SS amps I've heard.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1027 on: April 29, 2015, 11:16:25 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on April 29, 2015, 10:55:39 PM
The HD800s may or may not experience a bass softening with the Rag. Myself and others have heard it a few times but I haven't had the Rag for any length of time to rule out other possibilities or even confirm that fact 100%. Other than that, I still think the Rag is the clearest and one of the most resolving SS amps I've heard.

Thanks. Is there anything else in the price range that I should be considering? It seems like, as you said, the rag is one of the top SS amps around. The good tube stuff looks to be more expensive.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1028 on: April 29, 2015, 11:23:06 PM »
Quote from: evanft on April 29, 2015, 11:16:25 PM
Thanks. Is there anything else in the price range that I should be considering? It seems like, as you said, the rag is one of the top SS amps around. The good tube stuff looks to be more expensive.

If you want SS, if might be best to try the Rag and if need add an inline resistor. I believe Purrin is planning to market a line of EC inline resistors.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1029 on: April 29, 2015, 11:25:14 PM »
Quote from: tiohn on April 29, 2015, 06:44:14 PM
Quote from: Anaxilus on Today at 11:29:38 AM
As long as you aren't susceptible to the similar distortion issues as the 1440 and 1840, maybe.


I was wondering about that. I heard both the 1440 and 1840 earlier this week and didn't like them at all.

The 1540 distortion doesn't look anything like the horrible distortion on the 1440/1840.  Check out Tyll's measurements.  The 1540 has some bass distortion that isn't too unusual, but the 1440/1840 have the distortion all the way from the bass through the mids.

1840:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/ShureSRH1840.pdf

1540:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/ShureSRH1540.pdf

1840 is really extraordinarily bad in the distortion.
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