Thanks for all the responses. Fortunately, the unit works just fine if I adjust the volume pot. If I hear some kind of static, I just step up or down and it's gone. I'll try the suggestions you've all given me. Thanks for the help.

Quote: Actually, I do. But I don't hear it every time I adjust it. More accurately, I only hear it occasionally and it's not in the same position each time.

Quote: Thanks, Miguel. Things are going well here. Unfortunately, I haven't been spending as much time on the forum, but I have been lurking quite a bit. It's great to live abroad, but I sorta miss home too. I went back to Florida in December to visit my family, but for now, Taiwan is...

I hope maybe someone can give me some guidance.   I bought a CS-300 from a fellow forum member in 2009. Everything seemed to be fine for a while and then I started having problems with the volume fading in and out of the right channel. There was also static in the channel as well. I wanted...

Quote: I just remembered one of the features that I really like. The ability to use discrete volume controls for the headphone out and for the unbalanced outputs. I have my m902 connected to an integrated amplifier. It's nice that I don't have to adjust the volume each time I switch from...

Quote: I've owned both the DAC1 Pre and now have the m902 (can't speak to the balanced unit). I enjoyed owning both immensely. I decided to sell my Pre and keep the m902, mainly based on features. I liked the remote (which I've since broken) and digital display. I don't remember much...

I'm so surprised to see that people are still talking about this little amp. I have had one for almost two years. It has served me well, but it may be on its way out soon. I have a Leben CS300 that will be taking over amp duties as soon as it is back from repair.   The Dared really is a nice...

Quote: I really dug the Scuba album too.  I kept going back to it many times this year.  In a time where I have so much music, for me to seek something out to listent to it (completely), is amazing.

Quote: I do all of my photo editing with Aperture on my desktop with 23" and 24" monitors.  So I have not done any editing on the MBA.  I bought the Air for portable use.  At home, I let the Mac Mini handle all the other stuff, like media and editing.

Actually, I opted for the 128 GB with 2 GB or RAM.  There was really no need to spring for anything beyond stock.  I'll still do the bulk of my work on the desktop at home.  The MBP was from last year.  It wasn't the latest greatest version.   As far as comparisons go, it's hard to match...

Maybe I can take a listen this weekend.  I just brought a 13" MBA back from my holiday visit to the states.  I bought it on the last day of my trip home.  Sort of impulse, but I like the way it fits into my life.  I have a 15" MBP that was only doing desktop duty at home.  So I have replaced...

Quote: Originally Posted by aj-kun -.-' I'm definately picking actually colours next time -.-' I knew i shoulda gone with purple Nice pics illkemist Yeah, I almost got the purple ones myself. But I remembered how I felt when I saw the UE11s in blue for the first time. Sitting...

I thought I should briefly mention my experience here in Taiwan. I had a pair of Shure SE530s that I really was beginning to appreciate. They were great during my commute and the sound was pretty impressive. But I had minor complaints about the fit with universal tips and my wires were beginning...

Quote: Originally Posted by juniperlater Grado SR-60. I contend they are dangerous to the wallet. The most expensive $55 I ever spent. x2

Quote: Originally Posted by Teraflame my laptop only has headphone jack and mic inputs. How do I use line out to go to an external dac? Which laptop do you have?

Right now, I have mated my GS1K with my Grace m902. I also have a DV336SE on standby, but I prefer it with the m902 because the music is slightly more revealing. In addition, I happen to believe that the midbass is a smidge tighter through the Grace. I also own a Leben CS300, but it is out of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Xeon [09] Thanks for your reply...Have you heard both? If so...is the Grace M902 more revealing and nuetral? Also which is better for a simple USB cable from laptop hook up? Thanks! I have owned the DAC1 Pre and currently own the Grace m902. As a...

Sorry, I guess since this was double post, I should say something more interesting. I'd like to know how you ended up with all of that gear. More importantly, how does your gear compare? When do you listen to each set of cans? Which amp do you prefer?

WOW! ...just WOW!

Quote: Originally Posted by 12thgear As for the Mac mini vs a MacBook Pro, that's a tough call, but I say get the laptop. Even the cheapest MacBook Pro 13" is plenty powerful for most use except gaming. And Mac minis are cheap enough that if you're tempted, you could add one later...

Quote: Originally Posted by IceClass Her's the latest iteration of my office computer based headphone/nearfield rig..looking for some speaker suggestions under $600 used. Wow! I have seen a lot of very clean and minimal setups that really impress. However, some of them lack...

Quote: Originally Posted by fdhfdy I had left for holiday about 2 months. The mac had been in the draw during the time. When returned home I found it couldn't work without adapter although the battery was put on. The recharging light is always green but just that. Any victims here like...

Quote: Originally Posted by PhaedrusX the CS300 does have a balance control. it's the knob marked as "Balancer." Sorry for the miscommunication, but the word "set" was supposed to be in there. I edited the post to make this clearer.

Quote: Originally Posted by Baimi Hi. There are a couple of audio equipment sellers I know in Taipei that sells the Leben CS300. But I can't guarantee that these sellers would be willing to take a look at your unit, given the fact that you acquired your amp elsewhere. Another...

Mods, if there is a better place to post this, please do not hesitate to move it. But I figure the CS300 is a tube amplifier with a headphone output, so this should be okay. I bought this amplifier a few months back from another head-fier. Great transaction, no problems whatsoever. Lately, it...