Got it, thanks - exactly as described, looks & works great, fast shipping, good communication.

So what happens when you need replacement earpads or head band?  Do you have to buy the regular HD598 colored pieces? :)  I don't see the special edition parts listed on Sennheisers website.

  Quote:       Yes, and you are going to have to go back and rerip all your CDs in Balanced FLAC (BFLAC) format!  If you bought any music from iTunes you will have to go back and buy it again in the new format, iTunes+-   Just kidding, there is no such thing as balanced...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jalo I wouldn't worry about that. That will only give you a chance for a better Dac and amp like this: Apple Lossless=>Ipad=>USB adaptor=>(upcoming world class Dac, your choice)=>Pico Slim, or Balance Protector=>TWag cable=>JH13,JH16, UE18, ED8, and/or...

Quote: Originally Posted by warp08 The lack of USB-ports aside, the significance of this would be (if proven true) the API support for audio-class devices (such as an external DAC), which so far wasn't possible on the iPhone OS. Re: iPad USB Audio Class 1 and Update on OSX Class...

Quote: Originally Posted by dazzer1975 wouldn't it be easier just to include a couple of usb ports in the first place? Ahhh thats right, this is Apple we are talking about, convenience, functionality and performance are not the bywords that guide their over-riding philosophy...

Please add me to the Pre-order list. 1 HeadAmp Pico Slim w/ carrying case (USA plug) Thanks Rob

Quote: Originally Posted by CrisG Okay, I felt compelled to come in here and say this: Flac Vs Alac, you won't hear a difference, period. HOWEVER............ ripping original or even copies of original cd's thru itunes to get ALAC files is a horrible, horrible decision. The...

Quote: Originally Posted by coolfungadget Think about MacBook. The silver mini-i doesn't look cheap at all. The Macbook Pro is (I'd guess) abrasive blasted and anodized, it has a matte finish, very subtle texture and of course the lines are sexy as hell. An awesome computer in...

Quote: Originally Posted by Barbarous USB input is for PCs only (according to the manual). FYI it works great on my Macbook Pro w/ 10.6, tho so does optical (thanks, Apple!), both @ 44.1khz. No drivers needed for USB; just plug it in and it shows up as a USB audio device. I...

Perhaps you guys arne't the target market for the iPod Touch. It sounds like you guys may want an iPod Classic, or even Nano. Why would you complain about a product thats not aimed at you? Personally, I'm looking forward to getting my iPod Touch because I think thin is great. Having a wifi...

I got a nice Inova X5 LED flashlight at Sharper Image! Everything else there was cheap plastic chinese stuff tho........ the Inova rocks (the newer ones are way better). Rob

I got it (high pitched metallic squeal/ring), it sucks... it seems to vary in intensity based on a variety of things (stress, caffeine, if I've stressed my ears recently) I've noticed. There is a very good Tinnitus FAQ online. I tried one of the FAQs recommendations - vinpocetine - and it works...

I'd be curious to see how ya do in a blind a-b test! (or anyone for that matter). Coming from a computer background were cheap ass 100 mbps ethernet cards usually show 0 ethernet level errors over relatively long links on cheap cable, I'm a little skeptical how a 1.5 mbps digital connection can...

In iTunes (there is no special version, they all support the AX), when it detects an AX on your network, it will appear in a drop-down list next to the EQ button on the lower right hand side. What is your end purpose for the AX? Are you going to use it just as a wireless node? As a Base...