Still waiting for my 701s. The headfi debates rage on, of course. I'd like to find out what amps people are using with the AKGs. I'm considering X-cans, the Woo 3, the Little Dot III, and the Meier Corda Aria. Any experience?
No - I don't have any experience with those amps. I think all the ones you've mentioned are very good from everything I've read at headfi.
I didn't bight the bullet on the 701's because the Senn 600 with cardas cable is an amazing phone. I also have the Grado RS-1, AKG K1000, and feel that the Senn 600 is the most nuetral and accurate phone (although I love the musicality of the RS-1 and amazing sound of the K1000). I think the 701 would be too similar to the Senn 600 which I prefer over the Senn 650. So, I haven't had a desire to get it.
Many thanks Robm; I'm going with the x-cans; I've heard they're great. You've got quite a collection there. For what kind of music do you prefer the Grados?
The Grado's are good for rock or basically any music with a beat. It sounds good on all music though. The RS-1 with the mahogany sounds really good with acoustic guitars, violins, etc.
After listening to the Grados, the Senns can sound boring simply because the Grados have a much faster transient response.
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