Where can we source out replacement pads for the Yamaha HP-50a?

Quote: So is he Filipino? Looks like one IMO. :)

Yeah its pretty capable on mine.

Pairing it with my LCD2 right now. Very clean output at 24/96 tracks. 

Quote: Second case I see in a week.

Quote: x2, especially if the LCD2 is paired with the C&C XO2 and the Stepdance.

Quote: I sure hope this cases are isolated ones.  

Any updates on the respective owners?

So how did it go? Care to post a few of your findings? Maybe theres a logical explanation for that. :)

Quote:   Hi, based you setup, you were able to use the NFB11 as a standalone amp?    

Had a recent email exchange with Edwin regarding the matter. Its not really discontinued, they are just waiting for the the feedbacks of those who have it already. They removed the listing of the NFB11 to stop from orders coming in temporarily.

Currawong, what gain on the NFB11 do you use on the orthos?

Anybody tried pairing the PB2 with the HE-5LE?

Can anybody comment on the synergy between the NFB11 and orthodynamic headphones?

I had mine checked by Kingwa. But at 65C its was rated by him as normal. Should be solved by opening the top lid though.

Quote: No heat issues so far?

  Quote: X2 on the sibilance tendencies, Been using it to power some orthos and so far it has been superb so no biggie. Anyway got no issues on you NFB11? No LEDs conking out or unit getting hotter than usual?

  NFB11 and HE-5LE

Quote: Good thing mine is still working though the power led indicator doesn't light up anymore. It does get hot in an hour or two without without a fan on it. I also noticed some skipping on my songs most notably on the first few seconds of playing. I wonder if this did appear on the...

This does pair very well with my orthos. But power is just too much for iem in my experience. Makes the triplefi sound muddy.

Quote: Oh.. Thanks for clearing that up ClieOS.

Has anybody tried to contact Head-direct customer service lately? They haven't been replying to my emails lately.

Does the LED Come on and then go off after 8 hours? - It doesn't work anymore.   Do you have the headphones plugged in all the way? - Yes   Does it still work when the LED goes off? - The led doesn't light up anymore no matter what I do.   Opened that cover and tried to feel...

Quote: Asked Edwin for advise regarding this, he just said to ship it back if I'm 100% sure on the noted problems.

Quote: Around 10 on the dial. High gain.