Quote:   I've got this problem, too.  The Turbine tips either don't fit at all or do fit and hurt.  I was using my Thinksound Rain's large tips simply because they were comfortable, but they didn't sound great.  Then I remembered that I had a few pair of T-400s tucked away and...

  Quote: Pseudo disclaimer:  I prefer full sized phones while at home or at work.  Recently, however, I've been on  the more and more, using my PK3s.  They met an inquisitive kitten at my mother's house and, well, are no more. So I had to get a set of portable phones, and decided to go...

From most to least recent:     Pain of Salvation -- Road Salt One (Extended) Transatlantic -- The Whirlwind  Autumnblaze -- Perdition Diaries  Warren Zevon -- Life'll Kill Ya  (Well, a new copy, I couldn't find my old one...think my old roommate took it.)  Heathen -- The Evolution...

Alas, I hate work. Truly. I can't change the schedule (tried) and can't get anyone to cover for me (tried)--and I'm scheduled to work Friday night into Saturday and Saturday night into Sunday. Which makes my current schedule: Friday 10PM to Sat 6AM: Work Sat 6 to 8 AM: Get home, SSS...

I can't help but also recommend Pain of Salvation. I don't think Scarsick is a good representation--starting anywhere else, however, is a good idea. More along the prog-rock line, give Beardfish a spin. They got dropped (along with PoS) from the PN09 Tour, sadly. I've thoroughly enjoyed...

I'm still split on Shattered Fortress. It's a nice capstone to the suite and all, but how would it sound to someone who didn't have a point of reference for all the old material in the song? It sounds a bit disjointed to me as it is, I'd have to figure it'd be downright confusing for someone who...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hardwired It's better than Systematic Chaos, thank goodness, but I agree with Wenglish that it's not that engaging. I like it, but it may take a while to embrace it. Systematic Chaos has problems of its own, but I think that the songs work better than...

Well, I'm on my third attempt at the album. I couldn't sit through it the first time and was too tired/fell asleep the second time. Production wise I can't complain. I think I've heard a little distortion here and there, nothing obnoxious though. For the most part I'm digging the...

Gear List (assuming I'm not scheduled to work): Koss ESP950 Fitz modded ATH-W1000 Koss E90 (bleh, I know, but no $ for a stax amp yet) Meier HA2 MK2 SE PS Audio Digital Link 3 (fed with whatever is on my laptop at the time)

I found the stock W1000s to be a bit picky. Amp/source/actual music. Some albums worked, some didn't. Doing the Fitz mod to them brought out a lot of bass over stock and made them a little more versatile, imo. Switching from the EF1 (which is supposed to shine with low impedance cans) to a...

Quote: Originally Posted by scytheavatar Mastodon is a very overrated band, so there's nothing to be surprised about their music not "grabbing" you. Opeth is very overrated, too. System of a Down is rock, not metal. Marquee Moon is not metal. Europe is hard rock/glam metal, in another...

I have been known to pass out from time to time, regardless to what's on my head. I try not to make a habit out of it, especially when I'm wearing headphones. When I'm making a concerted effort to go to sleep, I don't care how the music sounds. In fact, having too good of music makes it too...

I'll be there pending work schedule. Which I'll know the week of. person work.

The last time I drove from NJ to CA to NJ I did it on a steady diet of blues, rock, and metal. Not a chronological trip, although that would have been interesting. For 'real' trips it's pretty much a guarantee that Riding With the King will be played at some point and Rainbow's Rising will...

Quote: Originally Posted by Townyj Cost wasnt an issue at the time... And "at the time" means in the middle of a serious case of upgraditis. One of the most horrible diseases known to walletkind.

The progress of this thread/evolution of ideas was very interesting to read through. Color me very interested in this amp. I just wish I had something more substantial than that to add.

Quote: Originally Posted by K3cT Early impressions are positive I agree but this line Delivers a neutral and monitor like sound with well expressed dynamic details. really led me to my original opinion. In one of Kingwa's e-mails to me he said something akin to: Bad recordings...

Quote: Originally Posted by Patu Please give us your impressions about the sound quality as soon as possible. Ditto, I'm also very much interested in this DAC. Hope you're enjoying it!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jan Meier Dear headfellows, > That's slightly higher than I was hoping for Well, currently I’m working on a slim version of the STAGEDAC. I’m not sure yet whether it will be produced or not but this one could be interesting for you. That's...

Quote: Originally Posted by ecclesand Thanks, Rob. Now I have to go out and re-purchase the DT880 and DT990 to hear these pads. If I read that anywhere else (say, the Real, non-Head-Fi World), I would be utterly flabbergasted and it would rank as one of the most absurd things...

I'm going to hold off on downloading a copy, despite having a pre-order in. I, too, am hoping that this album breaks from the formula--some bands I listen to because I want to hear the same old thing, just with a slightly different chord progression. Prog bands are not on that list, or at...

That's slightly higher than I was hoping for, but it does sound good. Decisions decisions.

Quote: Originally Posted by arcer63 PS- has anyone else found out that its much easier to spend a certain amount of money once you have already spent that amount on something else? Absolutely. I remember buying a lot of my firsts. Car, cigar, headphone, video card, take your...

Quote: Originally Posted by UTF I have no complaint with EF1 for giving enough clarity, 3D effect and instrument seperation, but I feel EF1 lacks in power output or dynamic. Do you feel with a decent DAC like the straight ef1 improves in these aspects? I used a Dac Straight...

Quote: Originally Posted by El_Doug On that same token, if anyone needs a ride from the REAL central nj (middlesex), shoot me a PM I'm fairly sure you're mistaken there El Dougo, because Monmouth is the only real central NJ. I read it in a book. So nyah. I might be able to...