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  1. natwhite

    Would the Cmoy make a good MP3 Player Pre-amp...

    in between my mp3 player headphone output, and my car stereo's line input?Thus I wouldn't have to max out the volume on my Mp3 player and head unit. Thanks.
  2. natwhite

    Portable Headphone Cable...

    Hi, I searched and haven't found much... I need to re-wire a pair of Koss PortaPro's and Senn MX500's. I need a cable that is flexible and very thin, for portable use, much like the IPod headphone or Sony 888 cable. Any idea where I could purchase this stuff? I alread have some nice...
  3. natwhite

    Has anyone tried Radioshack's canal phones?

    They look a bit like EX70's... Quote: These closed-type earphones offer exceptional sound and a comfortable fit. Sleek, stylish design makes these earphones the perfect companion to your MP3 or other device.
  4. natwhite

    Pics of my MX500 mods...

    Just some simple stuff. Removing the stupid volume control improved the sound 1000%, much better now. Added a gold mini-plug, just for some bling...
  5. natwhite

    MX-500 Volume Control Issues

    Hi, I just purchased a pair of MX500s, with inline volume control. I can't get these things to sound right. The volume control distorts the sound very much. Vocals will drop out, or instruments will become more apparent. Sounds normal with the volume control on min, but not nearly loud...
  6. natwhite

    Resistors. Carbon Film vs. Metal Film

    Concerning the Waarde tube amp. I can't seem to find the correct values for R3,R4,R8, & R9. The parts lists says to get Carbon Film resistors. Is it ok to use Metal Film? I have no problem finding metal film. What effect will this have? What is the difference? 1 Watt Carbon Films are not...
  7. natwhite

    why did i get shcoked?

    I unplugged my tube amp today, took it apart, and touched one of the sockets by mistake. I was 'mildly' shocked. It was kind of a scary event. Anyway, how can this happen if the amp is unplugged? Do the components store electricity some how? How do i drain a circuit? Thanks
  8. natwhite

    Scared to build a tube amp...

    I am currently constructing Van Waarde's OTL Tube Headphone amp from headwize.com DIY library. I read that about the high voltage running through this amp. What safety precautions should i take? Should i make it a rule to never touch anything when it is plugged in? Also, on a diffrent note...
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