paulg1966

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Bit the Dollar and bought headphones.
Hello fellow agoners.  The Focal Stellias came yesterday.  I was going to comment after a few hours of listening but decided to wait.  I needed to give them more time. I’m using a Marantz CD players dedicated headphone amp as a source.  It’s the C... 
Bit the Dollar and bought headphones.
Audio GT R28.  I was looking on Underwood Hifi and came across this headphone amp dac combo.  Anyone have any experience with this amp or others by this constructor?  Smatsui, good point about the cost of rolling tubes.  I would enjoy rolling tube... 
Advice on new headphone system please
Thanks Greg.  I’m seriously considering this amp.  It’s supposed to be on the slightly warm side of neutral?  This is important because I do not want a bright amp.  You mentioned neutral and detailed.  This is what I’m looking for also along with ... 
Majority Of Your Listening Is Online Streaming Service, Do You Buy CD's Or Vinyl Any More?
Though my majority of listening is through the CD format I do stream to find new music.  I too like the reality of holding the disc in my hand and actually owning a physical copy with artwork and lyrics physically there.  There’s something more to... 
Advice on new headphone system please
I’m now looking at an amp advertised here.  It’s the Simaudio Moon Neo 430 HAD with built in dac.  Headphonewise the Focal Stellias would be a good combo.  Not having to buy a separate dac would open up room for the Stellias. Otherwise I really li... 
Advice on new headphone system please
Merry Christmas fellow Agon members.  I am narrowing down selections for a headphone system.  Again my source will be primarily red book cds via my Cambridge Audio CXU.  I would like to know if anyone has experience with the Rogue Audio RH 5 headp... 
Advice on new headphone system please
@ghdprentice. I suffer from a form of tinnitus.  Wondering if any other audiogon members can comment on whether open or closed back are better with such a condition.  There’s no way I’ll stop listening to music.  Music actually helps with this as ... 
Advice on new headphone system please
Thank you again for the responses.  Are there open backed headphones that are quiet enough to use in the same room my mother sleeps in?  I know open back sound better and are more forgiving.  I ask because I take care of her and this entails sleep... 
Advice on new headphone system please
Thank you audiogon friends for the suggestions so far. Several very good questions and points were brought up by yyzsantabarbara, gdhprentice and Big Greg.  I definitely do not want anything to bright, revealing or fatiguing.  A good balance is pr... 
How eclectic is your taste in music?
     Interesting topic.  I listen to music pretty much every single day of the year.  Whether driving, working, or going to sleep at night I find music a most relaxing and healing experience.  I listen to many different sub genres of progressive r...