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    New England audio GTG Feb 8th 2014 in Clinton MA

    Several times a year we have an audio get together in Clinton, MA - no charge to attend - buy - sell - just bring enthusiasm (and maybe some snacks).   This is not specific to headphones - bring your's to show off or demo and enjoy the music and talk.   New England Fall Frankenfest Saturday...
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    New Engalns GTG - "FrankenFest" Oct 26th in Clinton MA

    New England Fall Frankenfest Saturday October 26th in Clinton MA at Franks shop 55 Sterling Street Clinton Ma 01510   A bunch of us over at AudioKarma have ~3 get togethers a year and while not headphone oriented it is a good opportunity to join up with like minded souls.   We tend...
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    My new cans...

    Surprise! I just got a new (at least look new) set of PRO/4AAs back from Koss on their lifetime warranty program. Paid $6 for shipping but still not a bad deal considering I got the phones from Goodwill for $3.99! And while they are a bit on the heavy side they sound pretty decent and feel...
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    My new cans...

    Well I just sent the Koss back for regrooving. I'll be interested to see how they sound. I'm guessing they'll replace them with a refurb set of the current PRO4/AA phones. Or just laugh. The others go into the museum. I wonder if I could frame them or make them into some kind of art? JimB
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    My new cans...

    Well the ones on the left came with a lot of ham radio equipment I bought. They're for communications quality voice and morse code use. Probably no good even for 1940's era music. Made by C.F. Cannon Co., in Springwater, NY. I figured the cloth covered cable was kind of high end (looking)...
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    My new cans...

    Which ones do you think will sound better? JimB
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    any places to audition phones in the Boston or Providence area?

    Maybe Natural Sound on route 9 in Framingham? I haven't been in there for years but my buddy used to be a partner. JimB Natural Sound, Inc. • Rt. 9 Framingham, MA 01701 - 508-879-3556 • The ultimate in audio and video equipment and expertise for over 30 years.
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