I have a Sansui AU-7900 that I am trying to get rid of. It sounds fantastic and is pretty clean considering its age but it is a burden to move around with (about to graduate college) and I know inevitably it will require major service (although everything works currently). I use it as my...

A little over a year ago, I sold off my setup of a Little Dot Mk3 and Grado HF-2. Before that, I've had numerous headphones and even had the pleasure of owning an older pair of Stax. In addition, I've been to a few meets in my area and have heard many grand setups. I realize now that I dearly...

I am going to college in a few weeks and am in need of a headphones again. I've been into audio for a while now but have since sold nearly all of my gear so this is sort of my coming back to the Head-Fi community. I've had a few headphone over the last couple of years and am wondering if this...

I will preface my question with this: I am very much a PC guy. I have my own little (slightly outdated) PC I built for gaming. I have always used Windows and have consistently hated Apple for lack of originality, proprietary nonsense, and lack of value.    But this is the problem; it seems...

Hello all,   We will be having a meet! Due to a lack of availability at the most recent venue, the the meet will be at the previous location (George Mason Regional Library. In order to keep count of gear and attendees, please post if you plan on coming and be sure to include a list of what...

I have a Grado HF-2 and a Little Dot MK3. It is a great combo. It sounds strong all along the spectrum. But I want more...I want to finish upgrading...I think I am ready for my last setup (at least until I get a salaried job). I was thinking $1200 for cans and an amp, including the sale price of...

My Gamma1 is dead silent. My Little Dot MKIII is silent with normal listening levels. But with some recording there is quite a hefty noise floor. I have a pair of HF-2's.  Is it possible for my to get rid of the recording's noise floor? If I were to get higher impedance headphones would it...

I want to get a pair of Voskhod made 6N1P-EV's for my Little Dot MKIII but all of the sellers on eBay take three weeks to deliver. I can't wait three weeks! I don't mind a price premium but where can I get a pair relatively quickly?

I found a TD160 on Craigslist for $250. He says it is in working condition and is in perfect cosmetic condition short of the plastic cover. The cart is a cheap peace of junk. I have an AT95e already I can install into it. Is this a good deal? I am not in the market for a TT but this seems like...

I have found an Akai 1710W in my area for $15. I am wondering, is it worth it?   The seller says that it fast forwards and rewinds but does not play or record. I have limited electronics experience. I (barely) know how to solder and that's about it. Would this be a difficult thing to fix for...

My headphone setup is PC (optical out) > Gamma1 > Marantz 2220B > SRD-7 > SR-404. My speaker setup is PC > Gamma1 > Marantz 2220B > DIY Fostex FE126 BR speakers.    The speakers put about a $200 dent in my wallet. The Stax gear cost me about $300 (traded my SM3's).   I am still amazed...

We are having a meet!   Place - Meeting room @ Westover Library in Arlington Date - June 18th Time - 1-5pm   If you are attending please express so in a post along with the gear you plan on bringing.    If you have any comments, queries, or suggestions please contact me.  ...

We should have another meet. Like tme110 mentioned on the impressions thread, someone was talking about a better venue but I don't recall what it was. There was mention of power outlets for each table, that's all I remember.    I was thinking mid May or early June before people start on...

I am finishing my build tomorrow. I have three sides of each done. The speakers are built close to what the stock Fostex design is.    I bought lots of 1/2 inch acoustic foam but I don't know what sides I should put it on within the speaker. I can't really test and see since I am gluing the...

I receiver my Stax today and an adapter. The 'phone were very sibilant. I thought maybe it was the Europe to US adapter that it was plugged into. I remove the adapter and the European termination just falls off with NO force applied.   Question is, can I just find an old plug, snip off the...

I have a uDac. It seems that all my equipment is being held back by it though.   The uDac clips slightly, it is only really noticeable with speakers since there is a lack of "compression" of noise and the clipping sound stands out. Also it make the speakers hum a bit also barely noticeable...

I have found a decent deal on a pair of drivers and am in the middle of getting a quote for materials (since I lack tools). Now I need advice on the cabinet!   I found this on diyAudio and I thought it seems like a good idea since it is simple and the measurements are in inches. The lumber...

I am building a pair of the Fostex BR speakers. I am getting a receiver so I am 99% sure I am going through with this. Problem is, I cannot find a pair of these speakers in the US. Madisound is sold out! Also, any recommendations for a first time speaker build? I am using MDF and and deciding...

I may be able to get this TT for cheap (maybe sub $50?). Is it worth it? I am getting a Marantz 2220B receiver that will be used as a phono stage. What budget (no exceeding the price of the TT by too much) cartridge should I get?   Good idea or no?

  I am looking to get into speaker building soon now that I found a good cheap amp (Marantz 2220B).  Turns out a lot of the fullrange driver speakers "require" a filter to compensate for the bass, or lack of which. I am not quite confident in my ability to read schematics. So, I need help. ...

It is official. Thanks to my PM happy self and vherr actually setting up the venue we are having a meet!   Venue: City of Fairfax Library (10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA), Conference Room 103 (1-5pm) and 214 (1-3pm) Date: Sunday, February 20th Time: 1pm-5pm   Head-Fi'ers to be in...

This is a review of my Earsonics SM3. If you want the short story, I never thought IEM's could sound this good for what, I think, is a great price. They are effortlessly good sounding. After you get used to them, they seem to have a flawless sound signature. Now to the real thing.   Gear...

I am considering trying electrostats. I want to get the Lambda original and SRD-7 in particular. As for the rest of the setup, I don't know. I was told that I really need to upgrade my source for this kind of high end setup. Granted, I do only have a uDac, but I fear that if I spend $250+ I...

I was thinking about getting a Stax SR-202 and an SRD-7. What is a good budget T-Amp for this kind of system? My budget for the amp is something like $100. Would it be worth it?

I am thinking about getting into electrostats as per recommendation of my pal here on Head-Fi. So I have a few questions first.   1. How does a Stax setup work? Can I go PC>uDac>SRM-252II>SR-202? Do I need a special source or amp? 2. What vintage Stax setup would you recommend (Budget $400...