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Purchased vintage HD600 with the intent to mod, but the stock sound is compelling. Interesting to compare to the JAR600B loaner. Mar 11, 2023

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    1. Northwest
      Northwest
      Purchased vintage HD600 with the intent to mod, but the stock sound is compelling. Interesting to compare to the JAR600B loaner.
      Mar 11, 2023
      1. yotacowboy, Qildail, Thad E Ginathom and 3 others like this.
      2. caute
        caute
        What are your findings?
        Mar 11, 2023
      3. Northwest
        Northwest
        I don't know how to fit my impressions within the character limit, but I'll be sure to add them in the loaner impressions thread!
        Mar 11, 2023
        RestoredSparda, Lyander and caute like this.
    2. Northwest
      Northwest
      It feels like the headphone connector for every after market HD650 cable wobbles in the socket. Is there anything that fits snug?
      Feb 7, 2023
      2. internethandle
        internethandle
        There’s a lot of aftermarkets with the Cardas connectors (http://www.cardas.com/hpsc.php). They’re basically identical to HD600 stock (but Cardas-y), stay in place fine. Otherwise look for an aftermarket cable with stock connectors, they do exist - I remember the Headphile cables used stock HD650’s, although the cables began to get real frumpy after a while unless you’re careful with coiling.
        Feb 7, 2023
        Claritas and Northwest like this.
      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I have one cable that had smaller connectors for some reason and is loose. I just wrap a couple layers of electrical tape real tight around the area that sits in the socket.
        Feb 7, 2023
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    3. Northwest
      Northwest
      Packing the JAR 650A/B for the next loaner participant. I'm sad to see these go.
      Jan 4, 2023
      1. Azimuth, caute and brencho like this.
      2. Inoculator
        Inoculator
        Just got my JAR 650 VB, and it really is a phenomenal headphone (said as a 600 guy).
        Jan 4, 2023
        caute, Northwest and brencho like this.
      3. Gazny
        Gazny
        Buy a pair than you can keep the good times going.
        Jan 4, 2023
        caute, Northwest and Grattle like this.
      4. caute
        caute
        I wish I had signed up for that loaner in time, but I did get to hear the 600OG and 600B, and oh my, what a revelation...
        Jan 4, 2023
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    4. Northwest
      Northwest
      Tried writing impressions for the Piety. Comparison amp had worn out tubes. Found that a UPS is bad for audio. Received Modi 2. Rewriting.
      Dec 25, 2022
      1. Cryptowolf, Pocomo, Tchoupitoulas and 1 other person like this.
      2. JK47
        JK47
        Why was the UPS bad?
        Dec 25, 2022
      3. Northwest
        Northwest
        It affected my DNA Sonett 2 more than any other component. Atmospheric sound effects were less engaging. Some bass tones disappeared, or combined with other tones. Made things lopsided? Not sure if that is the best explanation.
        Dec 25, 2022
    5. Northwest
      Northwest
      I've been using the same interconnects since the early 2000's. Now I want to DIY. Is there any reason to go beyond than the Furutech FP126?
      Aug 29, 2018
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      3. m17xr2b
        m17xr2b
        I would stick with a basic OCC copper cable like neotech and neutrick connectors. Cables help out a bit but only when your system is resolving enough otherwise you're massaging a wooden leg. Get your end game amp, dac and headphones, take care of your power and only then go crazy on cables.
        Aug 29, 2018
      4. Northwest
        Northwest
        @fraggler. I currently have Kimber Kable PBJs, and I wanted the components to be marginally better. I’m not going to anything silver. I read a few of threads and that is where I learned about the FP126. Plan is to have fun.
        Aug 29, 2018
      5. Northwest
        Northwest
        @m17xr2b. I forgot about Neutrik, I like their connectors. For cable I was thinking of Dueland copper in oiled cotton.

        As for current equipment. I think I'm doing pretty well with Soekris 1541-> DNA Sonnet 2 ->AZ PMx2.

        I don’t know how to describe resolving power, but I feel like I’m in a better spot than when I started.I have no clue what to do about power.
        Aug 29, 2018
    6. Northwest
      Northwest
      2018 is a year for upgrades. A CRC to CLC power supply upgrade has been a significant improvement for my tube amp.
      Feb 21, 2018
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      2. Melvillian
        Melvillian
        power supply and good grounding throughout your amp are so important.
        Feb 21, 2018
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    7. Northwest
      Northwest
      I remember a friends cat who would only eat the center of her food dish, and then meow for more food. I feel like that cat as a consumer.
      Jul 26, 2017
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      3. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        I knew a guy who had a cat that would shit on top of the litter box.
        Jul 26, 2017
        Vansen, Dino and Northwest like this.
      4. Northwest
        Northwest
        I meant this more as a reference to my reaction to the Eitr not having AES. I reminded myself of that cat.
        Jul 26, 2017
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      5. zonto
        zonto
        My cat does that sometimes with breakfast. We just stir it up with dry food sometimes and that's her dinner. So weird...
        Jul 26, 2017
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    8. Northwest
      Northwest
      Vinyl on a thrift store record player might not have the best highs or lows, but why does it have to be more engaging than my desk rig?
      Mar 13, 2017
    9. Northwest
      Northwest
      Purchased my first headphone amp! I should have done that 7 years ago when the HD800 was released.
      Feb 7, 2017
      1. brencho, DigMe and Wilson like this.
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      3. TRex
        TRex
        Did you pair 800 with phone? *shock*
        Feb 7, 2017
      4. Ray
        Ray
        Sonett2 good choice
        Feb 7, 2017
      5. kapanak
        kapanak
        Holy shit, it has been 7 years since release? Where did the time go ...
        Feb 7, 2017
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