Saxon Hall Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Ok, sounding a bit better now Yes as suggested , give them a chance. They would have a different signature of course , so see if they improve with a little bit more listening time Anyway don't talk them down too much. You want to sell them here one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Ok, now I'm starting to see why people love these headphones. I plugged them into my Marrantz 8801 with my Bluesound and 2qute as the source, and wow, the sound on these compared to the 770's is so much more solid and deep. The base is so so good on these. I think the Marantz/Bluesound/2qute combo is better than the Mojo. I'm going to have to do some A/B'ing me thinks. It's a possibility that they may not be mojo friendly cans. Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F18 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I still have a I believe DT880 from 1990, well worn out and they are sitting in the attic somewhere. Good bit of cans them Beyerdynamics are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Get them out and get them moving again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I just put the 1770's up for sale on Gumtree, just can't get into them. Way too much of a contrast to my home system. Way way to dark of a headphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkaramazov Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Last time I posted I was running my vintage Rotel RH 930 Back Electret Headphones with a Darkvoice 336se tube amp. It was a wonderful, smooth combo, but the problem was I just wasn't using it. I don't often have time to sit down and listen to headphones, and the Darkvoice was taking up room in my rack....so I sold the Darkvoice last year. So I recently I picked up a cheap Matrix M-Stage here on SNA.... Which really fits the bill, in that I can easily stow it away when I am not using it. Works great with the Rotel RH 930. The sound of course does not have that wonderful depth that the Darkvoice produced, and its a touch ragged, but its really not too bad at all for the price - clean, powerful and punchy. The Matrix M-Stage has also let me play with a recent acquisition - a pair of Sony MDR SA3000s. Amazingly detailed combo - really enjoying these. The presentation is not as beautiful as the Rotels, but arguably more detailed, or at least capable of revealing things in the recording I haven't heard before, and with a wide soundstage. The Sonys are also quite sensitive, so I can use them with a portable too - they seem to work well with a Sony ZX1. And now for the surprising vintage phones - a pair of Realistic LV-10s - which are rebadged Koss HV-1s. Bought at a garage sale 15 years ago for a $1 (price still written in texta on one of the ears), equipped with non standard ear pads, these really sound wonderful with the Matrix M-Stage. Not as hyper detailed as the Sony's, nor able to present treble in a sweet gorgeous way like the Rotels, yet sounding very controlled, detailed and inviting.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhouston Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Looks excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKSOUND_HT Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Wow I want those Rotel RH 930 so badly. they look AWESOME lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Didn't know Rotel made headphones. Edit: DID make headphones. Edited March 29, 2016 by Sime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Evil Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 The Matrix M-Stage is an excellent headphone amp for its price. Good to see your enjoying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkaramazov Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Looks excellent. Thank you :-) Wow I want those Rotel RH 930 so badly. they look AWESOME lol Ha, yes they do have pretty mean styling. They don't sound bad either. Didn't know Rotel made headphones. Edit: DID make headphones. Actually they didn't make these - Rotel rebranded Toshiba / Aurex phones. But who would have guessed Toshiba made quality headphones? Information is scarce, but if you are interested in reading about these Toshiba "back electret" headphones, this thread might interest: http://www.head-fi.org/t/183272/elusive-very-toshiba-back-electret-electrostatics. All electrets are a compromise compared to a proper electrostatic, but these back electrets were an interesting innovation that overcame some of the problems with the standard electret headphone. The Matrix M-Stage is an excellent headphone amp for its price. Good to see your enjoying it Yes, it really fits the bill. In an ideal world I would have unlimited space and could get a Darkvoice again. But till then this is more than adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisener Bart Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 My Headphones Zoo looks now better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Nice stand, where to get one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisener Bart Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Nice stand, where to get one ? Self made, nothing special. I plan to change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 My setup of Feliks Audio tube amp call Elise with Philips EL3N tubes and T1. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 What are the cans circled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisener Bart Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 What are the cans circled? 829d91893d170e0de99cd02c61590bde2eafa3241938857.jpg https://www.mezeheadphones.com/meze-99-classics-gold-wood-headphones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks mate, I might have a look through their website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisener Bart Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks mate, I might have a look through their website! Probably you may read review about Meze 99 on DAR (in May 2016 or later). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I don't know what's better looking, those headphones or the models on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heman_ Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 My setup of Feliks Audio tube amp call Elise with Philips EL3N tubes and T1. What's the story behind this amplifier? Looks interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k3here Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 https://www.mezeheadphones.com/meze-99-classics-gold-wood-headphones I've read very positive reviews about this one recently. Nice price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Bit the bullet and sold my DSLR and lenses today (sold within the hour on gumtree) and bought a pair of Audeze LCD3 Bamboo. A hell of a lot better than my Beyerdynamic DT1770 pro's I got recently, that are now on their way back to the supplier getting looked at for an inbalance issue. These Audeze phones are as close as I can get to the sound of my main system. Looking forward to one day opening the LCD 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) What's the story behind this amplifier? Looks interesting. It's an OTL amp from Poland. Really good sound. We've owners who says it's better than their Crack with Speedball. It's fast, great transient response and pairs perfectly with my T1. Provides just the right touch of warm and lushness. Uses 6SN7 and 6AS7 tubes or their variants. I'm using Philips EL3N tubes which provides a wide soundstage with clarity and details. Bass is impactful and controlled. Occasionally I switched the power tubes to Tung Sol 5998 and it's just as lovely. You can get more info here: http://www.feliksaudio.pl/ Edited April 6, 2016 by Odyssey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F18 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 What was wrong with the 1770? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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