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The Absolute Sound as compared to just sound? re: Headphones.
Because of most listening being late at night/going to sleep with the Nak SoundSpace 5, I would think under 200.00 and as of now I do not stream.  Thanks for you input.  Jim 
The Absolute Sound as compared to just sound? re: Headphones.
soix, as a P.S., I have three places I might listen to "phones" with.  A main system with CJ-ART, Magnepan...etc, a 2nd system with a Magnum Dynalab receiver, Quad 12 speakers and Wireworld interconnects and a "for late night/going to sleep" Nakim... 
The Absolute Sound as compared to just sound? re: Headphones.
soix, Thanks for you thoughtful post.  My listening is mainly classic Jazz from the 40s through the 70s and  well recorded female vocals doing standards and Jazz vocals.  I prefer acoustic instruments with an allowance for well recorded electric g... 
units without an actual ground pin on the unit AC outlet...
Gee, in my years in working on electronics on B-52 and KC-135 and 20 + years in electronics after the military, I did learn a bit.  And yes, manufactures of many things, and politicians like to think you are dim.  It kind of explains obese America... 
Fanfare for the Common Man,...best recording in your experience?
Thank you for your responses...you have given me some ways to spend money......for that quest we all share.  
I admire Miles Davis, i admire Stravinsky; but i loved Chet Baker and Scriabin...You?
another song from two Jazz greats: " Autumn Leaves " Chet Baker - Paul Desmond - YouTube  
Have you re-visited analog, or did you never leave?
Thanks for your thoughts/experiences. 
For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone....
Yes, I owned the Apt-Holman as long as any high end item.  Mr. Holman has had further success with something called THX Apt Holman Preamplifier Review (kenrockwell.com)  
For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone....
The Apt-Holman pre-amp and something else Mr. Holman is known for: Tomlinson Holman - Wikipedia  
I had asked once, but did not buy then,...so a headphone question..
Thanks Greg,  As in many things us humans buy, it may be best for me to stretch my budget. Have a good 2021 
I admire Miles Davis, i admire Stravinsky; but i loved Chet Baker and Scriabin...You?
I used some of the Chet Baker cuts for demos at a high end audio store. The song, She Was Too Good to Me, is a memory for many men. Chet Baker - She Was Too Good To Me - YouTube  
I admire Miles Davis, i admire Stravinsky; but i loved Chet Baker and Scriabin...You?
Music is much like the rest of life, carte blanche statements are never really carte blanche.  
I had asked once, but did not buy then,...so a headphone question..
Thanks all.   
I had asked once, but did not buy then,...so a headphone question..
Thanks Erik.   Have a good New Year. 
For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone....
dekay,  My parents had a "Wards" charge account, so our home had washer-dryer, range, lawnmower, mixer, my "3-speed" bike, and many of my early clothes and other things from there.  I am not sure if it was just the local store or passed down from ...