Gri3f3r

I'm thinking about getting some new cans. I'd like to try something with a different style then my grados though (sr225). Any suggestions?

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Just going on memory; I def say the Paradisea is far more 'musical' and resolved than the 0404; being nitpicky, the 0404 probably reveals a bit more of the clinical nature of thedetails but that's what I like about the tube stage in the Paradisea ... it still allows the same details to come through only they sound together with the rest of the music and not so hi lited as to make one listen for details during a session as opposed to simply leaning back and closing one's eyes ... hearing music. Love the Paradisea.

But then again ... as with my affections for the Stello ... you gotta remember, I'd only heard the XM4 portable before these sig upgrades. So it's all relative to my somewhat brief experience thus far.

My roommate is planning on getting that very VDA2 DAC in the next four or five months.

I'm going to be ill with having both DACs under one roof.

Give yourself a couple weeks and then you'll be getting a new DAC. What with all that amp staring at you every day, begging you to hear just how good it can be.

Oh yeah, Bryan ... I feel you'll be shopping soon.

Joel (the psychic)

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Or, take baby steps and get MrLa's Constantine+ USB DAC for a mere 300 bills:

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From all the threads I've read, it's an exceptionally smooth and musical DAC, many have referred to it as a Paradisea without the tube stage, supposedly a bit more detailed but just as resolved and musical.

I wouldn't suggest a tube DAC with that phat toaster you'll be sending too anyway.

Just some thoughts.

Have fun.

(But in all seriousness, I think the 0404 will be quite the worthwhile starter source for the SLAM amp; you could do a lot lot worse, that's for sure.

Just wait till you start switching out IC's; that's really gonna freak your ****3. Drove me crazy for a single day. I've settled for now, though ... but the sonic qualities were just so insanely different.)

Love this smack, mang. Fun stuff.

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Namrac

Headfive thread is up, let's hope someone bites.

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Could try something a bit more relaxed and detailed, maybe Senn HD580/HD600, or AKG K601/K701s. An amp would serve all of them though.

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TheLegend

What sort of music do you listen to? This would help in narrowing down a selection.

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As mentioned earlier, I'm looking at upgrading my amp. I'm leaning toward tubes, Darkvoice 337 in particular.

Anyone else have suggestions?

Also, I want to get an interest check for a MisterX Mini^3. It's the one in my avatar. It was purchased on Head-Fi about 4 months ago and works perfectly.

//EDIT: Opinions on the Darkvoice 332?

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hmm, i may be interested, but it depends on my funds.

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I'm probably looking at right around $100 shipped. It is still in great condition and works wonderfully.

Most Mini^3 amps go for around $100-120 depending on a few factors, but seeing as how mine is a MisterX it is guaranteed to be of better build quality than most.

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