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Bose donates most of his company to MIT
http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/29/technology/bose_mit_donation/index.htm?source=cnn_bin&hpt=Sbin Isn't that something?- gilency
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Can you lower the gain further in the HeadSix?
I have my HeadSix at its lowest gain with the jumpers off. My question is: can you change the resistors to lower the gain? which ones? replace them with what ? I would not mind a gain of 2 or 3X only.- gilency
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Are Fluke multimeter units sold in Ebay legitimate?
This blog has a link to Ebay for a Fluke 15b http://www.electricalandtestequipment.info/discount-electrical-and-test-equipment/multimeter-digital-reviews-blog/ It is available here: http://compare.ebay.com/like/320354105466?var=noa&sort=BestMatch...- gilency
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This place should be in everybody's bucket list
We went to Argentina last month, to pick up my daughter after studying Spanish there for a year. Iguazu Falls, in the border between Argentina and Brasil are one of the wonders of nature, that leaves you speechless; quite an emotional experience to see the greatest waterfalls in the world. ...- gilency
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Missing feature in the advanced search page
The old system had a save feature that is missing in the current one. It was very useful to be able to customize and save the the default search mode. To the Mods. Can this feature be added? Thanks jjinh for pointing the right place for this thread- gilency
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Missing feature in the advanced search page
sorry. posted by mistake in the wrong place. reposted in the right place. mods please delete this one if possible- gilency
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Where is the contribute link?
Many of us enjoy this site a lot and would like to continue to contribute with donations, whether small or large. Where is the contribute link in head-fi's new format?- gilency
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Headphoneus Supremus is not for me.....
I feel embarrassed to have that title under my name. For one, I am not an expert in equipment. I know music but my gear knowledge is limited and my quest is not one of changing gear like changing socks. I want to buy and keep what I buy once I make my decision. I know were I am going and...- gilency
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Listen to Bach (and others!). Follow the score!
I just found this web site: Bach Cantatas Website - Home Page It has a fountain of information, but best of all, it allows me to enjoy the music while I follow the score. If you have not tried this and if you read music, it is a wonderful way to enjoy it. You can follow the partiture and... -
All about Bach
I found a wonderful site. It is simple but very informative and has some nice illustrations regarding one of the greatest (the greatest in my opinion) composers who have ever lived.. Johann Sebastian Bach: a detailed informative biography -
So I am learning to play Chopin Waltz in C# minor
Opus 62 No 4 as I listen to Rubinstein rendition. I love it, but I would like to compare it to a modern recording of Chopin Waltzes. I am afraid of dissapointment when compared to Rubinstein's. I have read about Antonio Guedes Barbosa, Istvan Szekely and Evgeni Kissin (have some of his CD's... -
The Zune is Dead, Long Live the Zune HD
Just read this in Yahoo The Zune is Dead, Long Live the Zune HD by PC World: Yahoo! Tech- gilency
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Stax SR-007 vs SR-007 Mk2. VOTE ONLY IF YOU HAVE HEARD BOTH
This poll is reserved only to SR-007 owners who have heard both and have had the time to compare them Correction: the poll is for the MK1 vs Mk2 I am relatively new to the Stax world and have been captivated by electrostatics. I am not really interested on any dynamic cans at this pont. I...- gilency
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- headphones over-ear stax stax-sr-007-mk2 stax-sr-007-omega-ii-open-back-electrostatic-earspeaker
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On custom IEM's and the benefits of competition
This is a good year to buy customs. With the new entry in the field, JHAudio, Westone and UE better watch out. I wonder when the japanese maker of a hybrid custom will figure out is good business to sell worldwide. What do you think is the next breakthrough? Can they increase the soundstage to...- gilency
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You guys need to get a life!
Its friday night. We are at home. Wife and son are reading their respective books. I am walking around with my DT 880's on my head and a portable amp/iPod for mobility to go back and forth to the kitchen while posting away at headfi. My wife looks at me funny like why do you have those on your...- gilency
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The Kreisler Album
I love this CD by Joshua Bell Amazon.com: The Kreisler Album: Joshua Bell, Fritz Kreisler, Paul Coker: Music I wonder if you guys (and girls) violin lovers have heard it. The grandfather of a friend of mine moved from the nazi Germany in the 1930's. He was Kreisler's personal physician (so... -
Is the DAC In the Box any good?
I could not find a whole lot about this DAC. I find it interesting because it has an optical input, which would be great for my Mac. What do you guys think? "DAC In the Box" Super Pro- gilency
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What happened to davidzhezhe's store for Little dot amplifiers in ebay?
I have looked for his store and for Little Dot amplifiers. Other than one item at Jasmine's store they are nowhere to be found. Anybody knows what's going on?- gilency
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What happened to davidzhezhe's store for Little dot amplifiers in ebay?
wrong forum. Deleted- gilency
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Which LOD cable is a better deal?
I am looking for a decently priced LOD cable for my iPod, currently a 2nd generation nano to connect to my Headsix. I have seen these "budget priced" LOD and would like to know what you think of them and which one is better. Currently I am not interested on DIY due to lack of time. Here are...- gilency
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Headphone showrooms by locations
I have been amazed at the lack of opportunities to try different headphones. I wonder if there are local stores where AKG's, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser's etc are available for listening and comparisons. If such places exist please list them in this thread. Need Address and phone number for each...- gilency
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