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MAC -SteveH
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Reply #15 - 06/27/06 at 10:41:30  
I just got a pair of AKG K-701's and I'm flipping over them. I can't wait til I get my CSP2!
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boead
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Reply #16 - 06/27/06 at 21:38:34  
[quote author=MAC -SteveH  link=1150766063/15#15 date=1151401290]I just got a pair of AKG K-701's and I'm flipping over them. I can't wait til I get my CSP2! [/quote]

I heard these that Arnold posted about.

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=185714

The 701's are fabulous.
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Rocket_Ronny
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Reply #17 - 06/29/06 at 03:01:46  
"Fabulous" you say eh?

Well, thems there mighty powerful, rooten, tooten, shooten words.

Let's see:  Google search- AKG 701 review and AKG 701 sale.

Rocket_hound dog_Ronny
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boead
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Reply #18 - 06/29/06 at 13:20:59  
Rocket_Man_Ronny, I hope fabulous wasn’t to strong of a word but I do LOVE that word. I say fabulous because in the sub $500 price range for Headphones I have always found the Sennheiser 580/600/650’s to be the most enjoyable models. However, the AKG 501 just have a great sound stage, so NOT the in your head sound and coupled with a great headphone amp it makes for an amazing headphone without spending $1000 or more on electrostats. Unfortunately they just have NO bass and it kills me because I just can’t listen to them.

The 701’s have a very similar euphoric soundstage and they have bass!
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Rocket_Ronny
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Reply #19 - 06/29/06 at 14:26:07  
Thanks for that Boed.

So what's the main difference between the Sens 580 and the 701s?

I have a couple of pairs of the 580s.

Rocket_still rooten and a tooten_Ronny
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Giorgino
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Reply #20 - 06/29/06 at 23:34:58  
Slightly OT - Anyone with thoughts on the Stax SRS-2050 II?
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Grant Robinson
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Reply #21 - 07/19/06 at 03:28:08  
Slightly BOT (Back on topik)

I picked up the CSP2 prototype from audiogon and plugged in the unit this evening.  Well built and a very nice layout for the new format.  The unit at first impression adds some sparkle to the top end and more weight to lower notes.  This was tested with a Taboo and Dec685 but with a Zbox out of the chain.  I believe it's a keeper...  

Cheers
Grant
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Yoda
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Reply #22 - 07/20/06 at 22:52:08  
Grant, looking forward to more impressions as you have time to record them...

Matt
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MAC -SteveH
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Reply #23 - 07/21/06 at 00:02:06  
My Official NEW CSP2 is on its way!! I should have it by Monday.

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I will keep you guys posted
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9anda1f
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Reply #24 - 08/08/06 at 01:44:32  
IT'S HERE!  My new CSP2 just arrived!  It's cool...but warming up nicely!

First, very first impression:  Did the sequenced warm-up/plug-in procedure...all is well.  Pre-amp that was removed from set-up was the Audcom AP-110.  Everything plugged in, but disc not engaged, ran volume control from 0 to "10"...ABSOLUTELY NO NOISE AT ALL.  It took away the slight, but noticeable hum that's always been there.  WOW!  Here we go!   Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

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Rap
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Reply #25 - 09/21/06 at 20:53:17  
I´m drownig here, and you guy´s just keep on describing the water Angry
I guess begrudged congratulations are in order.. I know those grapes are well and truely sour. But when I muster the cash for one (oh and the presence of mind to order one) I´ll have the last laugh, in knowing that mine would be some how superior. Roll Eyes Tongue

The green eyed gobblin, Rap Sad
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