MorbidToaster thanks for the heads up on the Koss HP. I'm in for one!

I’m looking for a knock around set of headphones. I’m travelling and I am not going to take my home rig on the road.  My budget is around $50, I want some isolation but not total isolation, I listen to mostly to rock, acoustic, classical, and will watch movies as well. As for a source I’ll be...

I just wanted to thank Emooze for taking the time to put the meet together. There was plenty of quality gear to listen too. The food and drink was excellent as well. All that and I think it was Skullguise who dropped a Geto Boys reference! What’s not to like?  Also I’m glad that someone was kind...

I missed the one last year,  I was about 6K miles away! I went  to the one a few years before that in Marlboro and had I great time. I at least have some decent gear to bring this time around.

Tomo, Thanks for your effort in putting together this guide. I just wish I had it when I was there in APR! I found plenty of electronics stores but little DIY stuff.

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffreyj900 I did as well... Was back ordered forever. I just got it from music direct. Sounds really good. Never heard the original though. Did you ever hear the SACD version?

Right is says "Ships today" MUSICDIRECT - BECK - SEA CHANGE (NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION GOLD CD)

Did anyone pick this up? If so how does it stand up to the original release?

I was planning on getting a netbook but I'll wait until I get back. I know for certain I'll get a better price in the states. I did see many well known brands of audio equipment but finding a bargin will be difficult.

I'm in Japan right now! I have been to Yokohama and found a 7 floor electronics store the selection is amazing but the prices seem better here in the US. I plan to go to Akihabara this Saturday and spend the day there. Not sure if I'll pick up anything.

Thanks for putting the meet together to bad I'm in Japan and can't make it. Someone please take some pictures and have fun guys!

I would love to go to a meet. However, I do concur with what others have said about the city being a PITA getting in and out of.

I went in for one. I paid around $60 for my 2GB, so I'll give the old one to a friend.

Silver 4GB Refurb under $28, hot or not? Sansa Clip 4GB MP3 Player (Refurbished) from Overstock.com

What about something small like the Alien Dac? You could build it or have some else build one for short change. I have one and I like it, but then again I have nothing to compare it to. There is always the used market http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....cobalt-307-dac

My 3 month search ended with the KICAS Caliente. I have around 100 hrs on it and it sound good to me. I was going to go with tube but I'll build a Starving Student amp once the PCB is shipping.

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My Caliente is burning in right now I'm close to the 100hr make and there’s a significant improvement. I have HD580's and it is a sweet combo.

There is a thread over at AV123.com about it. Nevermind here you go magiDAC - impressions - AV123.com Forum

How about this 6moons audio reviews: DIY*Cables - The White Lightning Moonshine

From the little-tube thread it looks like it will be available mid-August, still no info on price.

That is a nice looking amp. Anyone know a price or ETA? I wonder if Penchum knows anything?

Here you go Viewing a thread - NEW ! LD I+ Tube / transistors mixed Headphone Amp. I don't see any pics just a red X.

rds Great work as usual! How does it sound compared to a stock unit? Also how does it compare to the Alien dac?

As for a seperate amp off ebay there is the LittleDot MK1. There will be a new version out soon. Mate it with perhaps a alien dac? You would think this would be a simple undertaking right? The Zero does seem like the way to go.