I've read a number of threads that suggest that the HD-800 is very amp-dependent. I have a Singlepower Supra that is being "made safe," and I am thinking of perhaps purchasing the HD-800's. I'm wondering if anyone can comment on how the HD-800 pairs with the Supra or any of the other SP amps. I...

Based on comments from a few Singlepower owners, it looks like we should start a seperate thread to identify tech people or repair shops that could assist Singlepower owners in having their amps checked out and possible repaired. I will try to update this post to put all of the information up...

It seems that every time someone posts a question about cables on this forum -- no matter what the precise question is that is being posed -- the folks who do not believe that cables make an audible difference (hereinafter, the "skeptics," for short) respond with their opinions that cables do...

Ok, so when you buy the IE8, it comes with several sets of tips or what Sennheiser calls "adapters." I don't have the package with me, but I seem to recall it comes with 8 to 10 different combinations of sizes and tips. So after experimenting for some time, I think I've finally settled on the...

I just received a iPod touch 2nd gen. for Christmas. I've been a long time Rio Karma user and finally decided to move on to something more functional (in terms of the user interface and size) when I heard that the sound of the 2nd generation itouch was pretty good. I've had some time with it...

I just obtained a set of AKG K701's. I am using them with a Singlepower Supra amplifier, which was voiced for the Senn HD 650's. With the HD650's, I achieve my typical listening volume at about 9:00 on the volume control on the amp, while with the K701's, I have to turn the volume up to about...

I am curious about a phenomenon that I have been seeing with increasing frequency at my local fitness club. It is a nice club in a well-to-do area. In the weight room, a growing number of people do not re-rack their weights (also known as "stripping the bar") after they are done with a piece of...

I have a question regarding signatures, which I could not seem to find an answer to anywhere. The rules prohibit political or religious posts, but what are the rules regarding political or religious statements in signatures? Are there any? If, for example, someone wanted to either criticize or...

I have had a Singlepower Supra stock model for about a year and a half. I like it very much, but I now have a modded balanced source, and the person you modded my source believes that the balanced outputs represent a substantial improvement over the RCA. So . . . I am thinking of having my Supra...

I recently purchased a used Electrocompaniet ECD-1 DAC and had it modded by Empirical Audio. I've been listening to it for about three weeks, and now that it is full broken in, I thought I would post a couple of impressions and thoughts, both about the ECD-1 and the mods by Empircial Audio...

I noticed on audiogon that Sound Odyssey is now offering a special mod to the Music Hall CD25 specifically designed for operation as a transport. The price is $695. (You can find the ad under digital transports on audiogon, although I could not find it on the Sound Odyssey website.) I thought...

I've got my Ultimate Ears UE-5c a little after Christmas and really got the chance to do some serious listening on a recent trip to San Francisco. I thought I'd post a few thoughts for those considering these phones. First, I am very impressed with the comfort level and ease of inserting and...

I am looking at possible upgrading my transport. As shown in my signature, I am currently using an Arcam CD 72 Diva as a transport to a Bel Canto Dac 2. I really love the Bel Canto, and actually have no real complaints about the Arcam, but I have wondered about whether it would be worth...

I had my impressions taken today for my UE-5c's by an audiologist, and I was surprised that it hurt quite a bit on one ear, when the cotton was inserted, when the silicone was injected, and when the impression was removed. The pain was at the very tip at the impression where the cotton was...

I thinking of ordering the ULtimate Ears UE-5C for use with a Rio Karma, and am wondering if you guys that already own any of the Ultimate Ears IEM's have any input on the earpiece color, the cord color, or the cord length. I was initially thinking of white for the earpiece and cord, figuring it...

I came across this in the Audio Advisor catalogue, and was wondering if anybody's heard it, heard about it, or has any opinion about it (which doesn't necessarily require that you've heard it or heard about it). http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/pr...og%20Processor

I bought an Acme upgraded outlet for my audio system, and I have a question about installation. The outlet I am replacing has two black wires and two white wires. The black wires go into the top two holes on one side of the back of the outlet and the white wires go into the top two holes on the...

Since of lot of Singlepower amp owners are using the Ken Rad and Sylvania VT-231's or other NOS tubes, I thought this might be a question that others might have. I did a search and did find some threads on tube life, by a lot of the comments were to the effect that it depends on the type of...

I couldn't find from a search if this has been asked before, but I notice that a lot of the aftermarket IEC connectors, including the Marinco and Hubbel really don't grip on the IEC connection on a lot of my components that tightly. Sometimes this is a problem if the cord is heavy or stiff, as...

Has anyone tried one of these or something similar? For my headphone system, I only need three receptacles. It seems silly to use a full 6-receptacle power strip, with an 8-foot cable, just to add one more receptacle to the two receptacle outlet near my system. I was thinking of adding one of...

I am looking into trying an upgraded power cord for my CD player or DAC, and have my eye on one of the PS Audio products, possibly the Statement, or maybe the Virtual Dynamics Power 3. I keep hearing that these things are really stiff, however, and people say things like: "It took me an hour to...

I have noticed that the more revealing my system is, the more I seem to notice volume differences between different songs on the same CD. I've also noticed a particular impact in this regard in terms of how revealing my source (i.e., CD player or DAC) might be. I suppose it is not surprising...

I've been reading a number of favorable reviews, including on Audio Asylum, about the Homegrown Audio silver interconnects, especially the Silver Lace. I am wondering if anybody here has tried them and what your impressions are. Thanks.

After reading all the great comments about the Meridian players on this site, including the 588, I just had to consider replacing my Arcam 72 Diva. I just recently purchased a Singlepower Supra amp from Mikhail and was beginning to feel that I need something of the quality of Meridian, Cary...

I am looking to try out the Sennheiser HD-650 (I have the HD-600 now) with a variety of equipment that I have on trial (cables, amps, etc.). Unfortunately, the place I ordered it from has it on back order and is now estimating a September shipment (as opposed to early-August when I ordered it)...