Topic: The All Purpose Advice Thread (Read 139949 times)

MuZo2 · « **Reply #220 on:** June 07, 2013, 01:26:32 PM »

I think the LFF Paradox pads can be changed. But for recable , I heard they are sealed so they would need to go to LFF.

jGray91 · « **Reply #221 on:** June 07, 2013, 07:40:43 PM »

Bear in mind though that changing pads does change the sound; at best it changes little to none, at worst, it changes everything. You could ask what LFF used for the pads to get the same pads. IIRC it's one of those pads from the FA003 or the multitude of its clones (or something).

AstralStorm · « **Reply #222 on:** June 09, 2013, 03:19:01 PM »

Quote from: Stapsy on June 07, 2013, 11:56:51 AM

Generally in both of these categories I have not heard anything where I considered the HD800 to be worth it vs. other cheaper headphones, though if you already own them then you aren't really losing anything, especially if you plan on upgrading.

Thanks for the recommendations, I was thinking about that too, but also need a DAC.
What if I were to increase the bar to $2000?

Remember that it has to smoke Leckerton UHA6s mkII (which is portable, but excellent) to be worth it.

Stapsy · « **Reply #223 on:** June 09, 2013, 11:25:46 PM »

At $2000 there are certainly more options. At $1650 the Super 7 is probably the best you can get for the money. I was going to buy one before I jumped up to the 2A3 and then the 2A3x4. $2000 is kind of a weird price range. In my research I didn't find a DAC or amp that I really wanted that was $2000. At that point I would rather spend a little less and save some money ~$1000-$1500, or spend a little more and get the best ~$2500+.

I just got the Anedio D2 last week and have been using the headphone output while waiting for my amp. It is actually pretty good. Maybe a bit bright for some people but I don't find it harsh with the HD800. I preferred it to the Stax 007/717 combo that I heard yesterday (using the Anedio as a DAC) if that means anything to you. The Lynx Hilo is another DAC with a headphone amp as. There is a review for the Hilo on this site which includes testing with the HD800. Maybe some of the Apex offerings...I never looked into those because I wanted tubes, but I hear they are nice. I recall reading in another thread that you wanted to use it with IEMs so maybe solid state or hybrid is a better option.

OJneg · « **Reply #224 on:** June 10, 2013, 03:36:47 AM »

Anyone want to recommend a good quality stepped attenuator? Spec sheet says 250kOhm, but I'm guessing anything close to that order of magnitude would be fine. I'm thinking about this one because it ain't too expensive:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160898417678?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#shId

Needs to be a knurled shaft too. Last time I ordered a pot on eBay it was a fake (I think) Alps that sounded all scratchy. Do not want that.

guitarist9273 · « **Reply #225 on:** June 13, 2013, 11:13:24 PM »

Just got an email saying that I won some Westone 4R IEMs from a sweepstakes on HomeTheater.com/Source-Interlink.

Tyll suggests selling them & buying some Shure SE535s instead. I've been thinking about buying some decent IEMs, anyway, since I've never owned any IEMs before. I don't think I'll be able to spend much more money, but I'm slightly tempted to save up & just go all out on customs (like a JH13 or ES5) instead. I'm leaning toward the SE535s, though my impulsive/addict side is urging me to blow the extra $500 on customs.

Opinions/Advice from more experienced members?

fishski13 · « **Reply #226 on:** June 13, 2013, 11:20:20 PM »

Quote from: OJneg on June 10, 2013, 03:36:47 AM

Anyone want to recommend a good quality stepped attenuator? Spec sheet says 250kOhm, but I'm guessing anything close to that order of magnitude would be fine. I'm thinking about this one because it ain't too expensive:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160898417678?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#shId

Needs to be a knurled shaft too. Last time I ordered a pot on eBay it was a fake (I think) Alps that sounded all scratchy. Do not want that.

i've never seen a knurled stepped attenuator before. why does it need to be knurled? what's it going into?

OJneg · « **Reply #227 on:** June 14, 2013, 12:34:59 AM »

Will be going into a Marantz 2220. I want to use the original knob (which is "female" knurled), or else it wouldn't gel with the faceplate.

I already ordered that one, so it should be here within a month (slow Chinese shipping

) If it's crap I'll make sure to let you guys know.

Anaxilus. · « **Reply #228 on:** June 14, 2013, 12:49:06 AM »

Quote from: guitarist9273 on June 13, 2013, 11:13:24 PM

Just got an email saying that I won some Westone 4R IEMs from a sweepstakes on HomeTheater.com/Source-Interlink.

Tyll suggests selling them & buying some Shure SE535s instead. I've been thinking about buying some decent IEMs, anyway, since I've never owned any IEMs before. I don't think I'll be able to spend much more money, but I'm slightly tempted to save up & just go all out on customs (like a JH13 or ES5) instead. I'm leaning toward the SE535s, though my impulsive/addict side is urging me to blow the extra $500 on customs.

Opinions/Advice from more experienced members?

Sell them, bank the money, go to a meet and try to get 20% of whatever custom demo blows you away from UE. That would be my bang/buck suggestion. If you want JH13 or ES5 that's a different impulse altogether, not necessarily a bad one but more about IEM end game than value.

guitarist9273 · « **Reply #229 on:** June 14, 2013, 05:07:49 AM »

Quote from: Analixus on June 14, 2013, 12:49:06 AM

Quote from: guitarist9273 on June 13, 2013, 11:13:24 PM
Just got an email saying that I won some Westone 4R IEMs from a sweepstakes on HomeTheater.com/Source-Interlink.

Tyll suggests selling them & buying some Shure SE535s instead. I've been thinking about buying some decent IEMs, anyway, since I've never owned any IEMs before. I don't think I'll be able to spend much more money, but I'm slightly tempted to save up & just go all out on customs (like a JH13 or ES5) instead. I'm leaning toward the SE535s, though my impulsive/addict side is urging me to blow the extra $500 on customs.

Opinions/Advice from more experienced members?

Sell them, bank the money, go to a meet and try to get 20% of whatever custom demo blows you away from UE. That would be my bang/buck suggestion. If you want JH13 or ES5 that's a different impulse altogether, not necessarily a bad one but more about IEM end game than value.

Unfortunately, I live on the border of Illinois/Iowa (in the Quad-Cities area), so there are no meets close enough for me to attend (with the exception of Chicago, which is a 3 hour drive, and then I'd spend as much on gas & stuff as I'd save on any discounted custom there). I'm pretty much stuck with ordering online.

Right now, I'm thinking I'll sell the W4Rs, bank the money, and go with a more affordable IEM in the $100-$200 range (like the Audeo PFE 121 before they're all gone, Philips Fidelio S1, HiFiMan RE-400, or V-Sonic GR-07). Then, I'll just sell my HD650s and buy a JH13 when JH Audio has a sale (15%+) in the fall...or an ES5. I don't use my HD650s very often since they don't provide any isolation.

Out of curiosity...Ye pirates have any opinions on the Audeos, RE-400, Fidelio S1 or GR-07?

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