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Ohh I’ll preemptively reply.
Did she try Smith & Cult’s Darjeeling Darling? It looks amazing, even if I’m more into pastel nail colors lmao. Sadly I found it chips a lot. Also, Sally Hansen’s Jealous Boyfriend looks nice. Big fan of the brand for ease of application and quality, though haven’t really tested that exact color.

 

Thanks, that's a very good point.
My main headphones are HD800S and I just cannot imagine replacing those. But I wanted to experience good planar headphones and bought used HE500. I like them very much but every time I listen to something new and complex, after 10 minutes I am looking for my HD800S. It's like with HE500 I can feel it, the bass in particular, but with HD800S I can actually hear everything better, but not at the same emotional level. I wanted both.
I had a chance to audition HEK v2 and compare to Utopia, not that I was planning to buy Utopia. I think I found what I was looking for in HEK v2, and much more. I really liked it andI left Utopia on the table without any regrets or second thoughts which one I like better.
Few days later someone on CAM was selling HEK v2 that he got as an upgrade to ver 1 in July this year. The price was 1/2 of new HEK v2, and I could not resist. So my HE500 will have to go and am settled with what I hope will be my end game planar. Oh, I was considering Stax but the prices are scary, even without dedicated amps...

 

Muppetface

Thanks for the recommendation of L300. Currently had them for a couple of days and enjoying them. Technically superior to any other headphone I've owned, but TH 900 still does metal best for me !

I was wondering, what are your thoughts on DACs? I am looking to upgrade. Thinking about Modi Multibit, but wondering if going for a used 2Qute would be better.. I also hear a lot of talk about multibit vs delta sigma.. Whats your take on all this? Any DAC recommendations coming from dragonfly red ?

 

Having recently bought a Liquid Glass (Agent Orange) for my Code-X, what can you tell me about the amp? Mine still needs to be serviced and voltage converted to 220V by Avenson Audio before being shipped to me. Is it really the end-game amp for planars like Code-X as they say it is? I got to listen to the LAu/Abyss combo a few years ago, but I was frankly underwhelmed by it.

I no longer own the HD800 but I wonder if it's also something to consider since a lot of people seem to love the LG/HD800 combo. I wasn't fond of the idea of driving an HD800 from an SS or a hybrid amp, but my experience with the likes of BW or Torpedo 3 helped me embrace certain exceptions.

Also tube recommendations are always welcome. I'm the guy who feels Code-X is a rather bright headphone (not to mention HD800) and could use some extra warmth as long as that warmth doesn't come off as warmf*g.

 

Warmfig?

 

http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/on-warmfag.4891/

Just trying to be a bit PC for a change.

 

Just continuing my efforts not to be.

 

Have you heard the SRM-353X? Any comment with it pairing with the L300? Theres a local combo deal going for ~$770. Tempting

 

Muppetface

I am loving, LOVING my L300s. As a matter of fact, once I get my modi multibit in, I'm ready to declare endgame! Unless...... The Stax L700 can be properly driven by the 252 & is a worthy purchase for someone already owning the L300. Thoughts?

 

@MuppetFace . Really great to see you back. C.S. Days were fun. I have to agree with Paradox comment back a ways back. My favorite semi-close can. Also he’s a great friend IRL.

 

Hi, once again sorry for not being MuppetFace in MuppetSpace, but:

The 252 amp can properly drive, uh... the L300, Lambda Basic, 207, 003mk2... probably that's it. It's a really low voltage amp for entry level headphones. I'd recommend getting at least a 323/353 amp to play with the big boys of the L700+ range. Cheap to find on eBay.

also for what it's worth i keep liking the L300s more than the L700s. Blame the weirdly recessed staxbass.

 

So in your mind I should upgrade amp instead for l300? Thanks for answering, you can be my muppet while she is gone

Edit wait that sounded mean, you can be my muppetface

 

What do you think are the best headphones between SR 007,SR 009,HD 800 and Utopia in terms of technicalities ?

 

Star gazing is one of my favorite things. I used to count falling stars. Mix in some music on a portable player, maybe some herb, and you're set for a really peaceful and beautiful night.

I also used to go find Betelgeuse nearly every night while it was varying so much in the hopes of seeing the super-nova that was believed to be imminent (in galactic time scales). I know it may last for hundreds of thousands of years longer, but hey, a guy can hope.

Now, we've moved not to Margaritaville, but Mosquito-ville it's a much more difficult summertime outing without some Deep Woods Off.

 

Necro-bump! I hope @MuppetFace is doing well...