Hey everyone,   I'm working on my first DIY headphone cable.  It's a 4-strand Litz braid (24 gauge solid core wires), with a 1/4" nylon mesh sleeve.  The only problem is that the mesh sleeve is too big for the Litz braid --- it just looks sloppy and loose.  I could buy a 3/16" sleeve, but my...

Hey Everyone,   I am thinking about buying the Thunderpants TP1 headphone kit.  Does anyone know the impedance of these cans?  The original Fostex T50RP has an impedance of 50 ohms, but I assume the mods alter this reading.  I currently have the Bottlehead Crack OTL as my headphone amp...

Thanks for the awesome reply. The asking price is $450, so I might see if I can barter it down.

I'm looking at buying a vintage Technics SL-120 fitted with what looks to be a Rega RB300 tonearm. I don't really know much about either of these, specifically what sets the SL-120 apart from the SL-1200, and are the same mods available on the 120 as on the 1200? What do you think would be a...

I'm not a serious audiophile by any stretch of the imagination, but I would like to try to get something that can be coupled with a quality cartridge for a good solid sound. The only things I am able to find so far in this price range are the Rega P1, the Pro-Ject debut 3, and the Music Hall...

Thanks for the suggestions on cleaning them. I will definitely give it a try. As for how old the MMC3 is, I have no idea. My guess is pretty old. It's an elderly friend of my parent's that was getting rid of it, and I'm willing to bet she never did any repair work on it since she bought it...

I recently received a Beogram RX in really great condition from a family friend. It plays the newer heavyweight vinyl albums perfectly, but anything else it plays with a lot of static --- even the ones that are in mint condition. Does anyone have any thoughts about what the problem might be...