Hi all, My EMU 1212M (PCI) has finally died after 12 years of service. I am in dire need of a replacement. The EMU was setup in this manner: PC -> EMU -> Electrocompaniet DAC (via BJ Coaxial cable) -> (Sound systems via analog input). I'm looking to spend up to AUD$150 (less is better) to...

Hi all, The flat pads I had been using on these have disintegrated. It lasted an impressive 12 years. Sadly those are the only Grado pads I owned and so I need a replacement pair badly. I would like to hear from fellow members which pads have worked for you, especially on the RS1. Currently...

Hi all, A recent upgrade to Windows 10 results in my current PCI 1212m automatically resampling 44.1KHz music files to 48KHz. Attempts to set the playback sample rate at 44.1KHz either in Windows settings or Patchmix yielded no success. As this card is EOL, there are no recent driver files...

HI all, Looking to replace my current pads as they feel quite thin and seem to affect the sound quite a bit. A quick search yielded the below links:(in order of increasing price): http://www.custom-cable.co.uk/official-sennheiser-hd800-replacement-earpads-ear-cushions.html...

I have been using my AT-CK100Pro iem driven directly by the Note 2 and using Neutron MP player. It sounds good to me if a little strong in the upper registers at high-ish volume. I have been contemplating an upgrade to this setup. For comparison sake, I tested the CK100Pro on an old rockboxed...

Hi all, I have been using these for more than 3 years now and it has been absolutely fantastic. Its cable is a little stiffer now than when it was new and I probably need a back-up in case these suddenly fail (it's my only to-go phones). Firstly, where I'm coming from: I like the CK-10 mainly...

Hi all, My brother is looking for one and has asked me for a a recommendation. I've been out of the loop for quite a while and never even looked at phones with this criteria. He has been using a senn cx-300 (I hope I spelled that right) and was also happy with the hd-25 (cable failure...

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Hi all, I'm currently using the following setup for my speaker rig: Electrocompaniet DAC -> (Van den Hul The Bay C5 RCA interconnect) -> Cyrus 8 integrated amp -> (QED XTube XT-400 speaker cables) -> Epos M5 speakers I have had the cables for nearly 10 years and the ends have started fraying...

Hi all, I have been using the digital out (Coaxial) of the E-MU 1212M to feed my Electrocompaniet DAC. I can't remember the cable I'm using, other than it's a well-recommended Belden cable that BJC sold back in 2004-2005 (not sure if they are still selling it now). Soundcard internal clock is...

Hi all, I am contemplating upgrading my GS Solo which I got in 2006. I can send it in for a factory upgrade to the SRGII (or wait a bit until the Ultra-Linear model is available). OTOH I am also intrigued by the Concerto (hoping it sounds nothing like the Headfive that I so hated and sold)...

Hello all, My Er-6i is currently out of commission so I am looking for a replacement IEM to pair directly with my Blackberry Bold 9700 phone. I'm looking to spend US$100-200 (open to used sets from the classified sections). Something with good detail-resolution, bass presence and (perhaps...

Hi all, I'm looking to replace an old AIWA receiver (reason: too tall, stereo only and is breaking down). I would like some recommendations from fellow members as to what to get at my price range. My criteria is simple: around $500 (can stretch a little if worth it), at least 5.1 (prefer...

Okay, I just won a pair of old AKGs (impulse buy) on that auction site and was slapped with EUR39 for postage fee to Australia. Is this reasonable for registered shipping? TiA!

I tried removing the tip (the bit that broke and is lodged in) by digging at it with various small tools but it did not budge. Is there an easy way of removing it or even replacing the jack with a new one? TiA!

Just a moment ago something blew with my kettle. I was nearby when a loud pop, similar to a balloon popping, went off and a spark could be seen near the kettle. Cue shocked reactions (and the momentary quiet) from everyone in the room, I quickly disconnected the mains cable from the wall (not...

Hi all, The left side of my HD-650 seems to sound slightly softer than the other side. I tried switching cables and it made no difference so the problem likely lies with the driver itself. Has anyone experience with the local Sennheiser centre (in Sydney or anywhere else in Australia) for...

I'm thinking of building one such PSU to power my SuperDAC (I have one built for me previously and I would now like to try my hands on building another one, preferrably with my choice of select components). A quick brainstorm reveals I will need the following, as a basic: 1) Enclosure...

Just saw this article today and was amazed they could actually think of that. Not that I condone it nor will tolerate having a fish anywhere near me. It makes an interesting read nonetheless. The iPod speaker that comes with built-in tuna Cheers!

Hi all, I purchased some DIY parts from one of the reputable sites often mentioned here. Alas, I have been waiting for more than a month now and nothing has shown up. I am positive they are lost/stolen/etc in transit (quoted delivery time is up to 12 days - obviously this is way past now). I...

I have re-cabled another K340 with a balanced configuration. I'm considering whipping up a set of cable adapter (XLR-to-banana/spades) so I can connect the headphones directly to the speaker output of my Cyrus amp. Are there issues on this that I should be aware of before I proceed? Cheers!

For those of us who have been educated on spelling/reading Hanyu Pinyin, you will have noticed how Mandarin words are (incorrectly but understandably) always mispronounced on English-speaking media. I was wondering though, if one of us were to be put in a public-speaking position such as a...

I just got my first iPod and loaded Rockbox onto it right away (never even tried the stock Apple firmware). Aside from the cool ability to play lossless files and interface like a removable drive, I seem to have stumbled on a few major issues: 1) Stutters on .APE files compressed at HIGH (or...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3_-tMS3zEY I know Sashimi in Japan is normally served up fresh but this is taking things beyond. I wonder if that "remaining" fish is still "usable" after that.

Please pardon me if this looks like a silly question to you, but I can't figure out what to use to unscrew the caps on these phones (so I can have access to the innards). None of my tweezers are small enough to get through the holes and sewing pins will undoubtedly snap if I tried to use them...