Posts by RokabillySwagger

For great sound, go for the AKG K240, the only problem is they aren't very efficient and need bit of extra power to run. Grado SR60's are probably the best option if she doesn't have the power to run the AKGs.

For the small tube, the Epiphone Valve Juniors and even Blackhearts are a bunch of fun for almost no money and skip the noiseless and go lace sensor or anything dimarzio or seymour duncan. Noiseless are a bit overrated and strangle the...

The RX8 has had so many problems I would just get a Mazdaspeed 3 or Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata and have a load of fun that didn't break or get terrible mileage from a tiny engine.

I have a similar machine using 98SE and and XUbuntu (xfce interface is the only one i can get to install) both work well enough. Ubuntu is really easy and cheap (read: free) and a great way to make old hardware work again.

B&H is probably the best option. Camera prices are essentially the same everywhere and B&H is where pro guys go because they are dependable and fair. My photo teacher who's been shooting digital for more than 15 years will always...

Alder is the strat sound. Ash should be considered cuz Fender has toyed with it on some tele's. If you want a strat, go hunting used. My bro's '92ish mexican strat is insane feeling and sounds good through any amp (Fender twins, deluxe,...

I just got my first decent amp, a Traynor YCV20WR. Nice 15W tube, 2 channels with shared eq, reverb. Simple but nice sounding with my 2001 Ibanez Artstar AS120 and a Pro Co Rat for some of the distortion or just the nice sound of the...

I got an amazing deal on a D80 and I will never look back. The included lens is much better than the 40/60 and the camera itself is significantly sturdier. I got a pair of 4gb SDHC cards and they work great. Shoots in RAW (NEF) at 10.2...

You could always go old school and search for something classic like Sextetts. I also have to say, an IEM might be an interesting addition to a collection like yours. Just my two cents

Welcome to head-fi... Sorry about you wallet. - My first welcome, now I can die happy... Consider IEMs as an option, no leakage, low profile and easy to drive. I have Westone UM1's which are really comfortable and sound pretty good...