I got the updated Darkvoice model, the La Figaro 336 'classic'. I knew from the start that the original tubes were far from adequate, in fact nearly any tube amp is a DIY job to get it right. (With the exception for a few super expensive headphone amps.) So swapping tubes is a good idea better...

Feast your eyes on these beasts I came across in an audiophile shop in Tokyo yesterday....            

I have researched most of vintage portable cd players made by Sony, Panasonic, Philips, Denon, Aiwa, Citizen, Toshiba and Kenwood. I will replay any technical question about the following models: Sony: D50 D50MKII D55T D100 D150 D250 D350 D303 D555 D99 D90 D3 D2 D2T D66 D34 D33 D121...

I am pretty much brand new to this site. But I'm figuring things out. I'm looking for some semi-cheap headphones. Closed-Back.  I have a Toshiba SR-F100 Turntable that is mostly what I listen too. Otherwise I use an Ipod for on-the-go. I like music bands like Pink Floyd and Alan Parson's...

Apple: iPod 1g through 5.5g, iPod Mini and iPod Nano 1g Archos: Jukebox 5000, 6000, Studio, Recorder, FM Recorder, Recorder V2 and Ondio Cowon: iAudio X5, X5V, X5L, M5, M5L, M3 and M3L iriver: iHP100 series, H100 series, H300 series and H10 series Olympus: M:Robe 100 Packard Bell: Vibe 500...

Back-Electret curiousity. I have an entry-level standard-electret Stax SR-30 Professional (SRD-4 box + SR-30 Pro = SR-34 combo). Bought new many years ago and wonder how it rates soundwise to these back-electrets & want to delve into back-electret info.   These are the 10 Back-Electret...