Quote: Originally Posted by bigcat39 I am very sad to report the passing of longtime member and prolific poster smokey. John Hayes jr. ..... My condolences to the Hayes family, A person touches and affects many people throughout their life. Family, friends, acquaintances, as...

Quote: Originally Posted by diredesire tangentsoft.net/audio start with the CMoy. As you go through Tangent's site do a search of the DYI forum here to get answers to your questions. Solutions to most of the questions had were found searchng the archives or following links from...

FWIW, I share your opinion - $70 makes a good downpayment on something with better sonics. However, these things (headphone amps) sell like hotcakes on eBay. Sometimes at outrageous prices. My point is that the asking price for this one seems reasonable when compared to the other offerings on...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kirosia Still can't find that cpu . . . I keep reading this in your posts and I keep checking the pics to see if something has changed. I have no trouble identifying the "CPU based" micro processor. Although not as elegant as the self contained...

...I've owned Grado 325 and RS-1, My experience is that Grados sound better amp'd. Try your MS-1's without the amp and see for yourself. There are differences within the Grado family of phones, but there are as many or more similarities as well. I also have a SMM as well as the Pimeta and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hirsch Isn't the 5998 a 6AS7 variant? If so, it definitely will not work (or even fit) in an EMP. Sorry about that! Need to correct my notes - Thanks! --- Tom

....The following tube types should work: 6DJ8/6922, ECC88, E88C, E188CC, CV2492, 7308, Cca, PCC88/7DJ8 and 5998. That should get you started! Of these, the 7308 and Cca seem to command high prices and are highly recomended. Too, some brands are prefered over others within the various tube...

Tell Drew what gear you are connecting, the type of sound you are looking to hear and I'm sure he'll make an appropriate recommendation. Very knowledgeable, accomodating and great person to deal with. --- Tom

....any adapter will have a tendency to short or open., Add to this the fact that some are 1/8" and others are 3.5 MM and these dimensions are not "exactly" the same. The Grado adapter will put extra stress on the jack in your PA2v2 maybe even causing stress cracks in the solder joints of the...

Why don't you take the SA5Ks to one of the higher end audio stores and try them on a tube set up? It's been about 10 years, but I recall there were several in the Arlington, 7-Corners, and Tyson areas. Also, Sophia Electric is in your neighborhood. Thay make a Baby SET headphone...

Originally Posted by Jashugan I strongly believe however, that a tube amp will give them life and a much fuller sound, especially in the bass department. ================================================== Most SS amps I've tried mine with sound thin and bright (Pimeta's, and the like). The...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jashugan I'm sorry but Class A does not mean the amp has a specific sound signature at all, it just means its a top quality amp... ....the above statement infers a lack of understanding of the subject. "Class A" refers to the operational mode of a...

Quote: Originally Posted by appar111 How much do those amps go for, respectively? I figure if I live w/ the Home for a while and it's not my taste, I can always sell it and not lose any money. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Without...

Quote: Originally Posted by appar111 I've been really big into metal for about 6 months straight (alot of Bruce Dickinson, Maiden, Dio, etc.) and being on stage is exactly what I've been wanting...... So fuller bass, slightly less fatiguing highs and a slightly better soundstage would be...

Have you considered a tube Pre/headphone amp? I'm using a WooAudio3 that I'm very happy with (see profile for complete set-up). It currently sells on e-bay and the Woo website for $470 and sounds fantastic. Beautiful and built like a tank. Truly a great value for what you get. It's bigger...