hd58x is now $135. If you are new to drop, you can sign up get an extra $20 off. Let the early xmas shopping begin!!!

I am doing some refresh work on my exstata hybrid. Did anybody out there happen to archive the setup instructions? The website stuff is all gone now.

This is my favorite audio shop here in Dallas. They were forced to drop Stax, but they have really expanded their selection. Good sources, amps, and a fine selection of popular brands. They really have stepped up their game the last year or so.

I'm looking for circuit info, experience with modding this amp. I'd like to start with the power supply. The diodes are marked as "oe 77". I can't find anything refering to them. I assume that swapping the PS diodes with FRED diodes should help with the bass response?

This DAC seems to have fallen off the end of the earth. Why? Could it be the lack of a headphone out? The new interface that uses a dedicated pc card instead of USB? Poor sound? inquiring minds want to know.

Looking for U.S. version to drive pro-bias Stax Sorry, wrong place for this!

I have noticed some DACS get a lot of attention, only to fade away. I know the available selection of USB has grown. But still, it seems that the popular DACS change quickly, with no real reason or comparison. I'm currently using a USB Monica, a decent nos DAC. My only complaint is volume is...

I just received a Stax classic SR-40/SRD-4 combo off of Ebay from a local seller. Total for this and a 16' extension: $84.63 shipped. First impressions: The only thing I've noticed is the cable has a couple of spots the four conductor flat ribbon is splitting, no big deal. Other than...

Other than perfect channel balance, are there really any sonic benefits to using a stepped attenuator instead of a standard pot like an Alps?

I currently have a USB Monica II. It sounds pretty good, but even with the gain stage is lower in output than any of my CDP's. The Zhaolu d3 with tg link has my attention, but I don't see much in the way of reviews. I guess no headphone output makes it less useful to Headfi'ers? Anyone with...

I have one of the old Gilmore Dynamic V2 amps with the 3 position source switch and pre amp out. It works ok, but I am looking to warm up the sound a bit. I've used a cha47 and several tube amps, all sounded warmer. I have both HD650's and W100's. This amp seems to have little or no following...

How would you stack up the AKG 701 vs. the old k340? I have read here there are bass heavy/lean versions of the k340. How do you tell which it is, and what mods are out there for the k340?

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I ordered a set of paduak woodies for my hd650's. I was looking to clean up the bass and improve overall sound. The look of the standard depth woodies are wonderfull! The grain of the wood on both sides mirror each other, going at a 45 degree angle. I assembled them using six very tightly...

Headphile has a woody set of dt770's with cd3000 drivers. I have started looking for a different sound than the hd650's or Grado sound. I am thinking about this or a set of woodies for the hd650's. Any ideas or comments would be appreciated.

http://eshop.diyclub.biz E-100 headphone amp Anyone try one of these yet?

Anyone here try one of these or the Proline 750 model? I listened to the Proline 650 at guitar center-seemed to lack in bass. To be fair, it was brand new and should improve with break in. I did see some comments on the Hifi 650.

I currently have :Grado sr-125, Senn hd590 and AKG k240s I'm looking for a better sound than the hd590. The Grados are ok(after putting on some flats) but I'm looking for more. I have listened to the Grado 325i, they sound good but slip down off my ears slowly due to the weight of the cans(I...