RSS gets no respect.

Starting on Friday March 18, there's going to be an estate sale in Naperville where there's going to be a lot of vacuum tubes available. More info here: https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Naperville/60563/1130091  

Someone at Sennheiser must be a big Harry Potter fan because Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom) got a free listen.  

Here's a bunch of glamour shots via Wired (http://www.wired.com/2015/11/sennheiser-orpheus-new/).                            

  I have those.  I had to wrap some black duct tape around the adapters to keep the cable from popping off.     No, these. http://www.klipsch.com/oval-ear-tips  

Etymotic will replace the broken driver for $80.  Even with the high shipping, it's still a good deal.  Also, changing tips can improve the bass.  I use Klipsch tips with mine.  Shure olives are also very popular.

I think the i-Fuzen is manufactured by the same company that makes the V-Moda vamp.

i.Fuzen HP-1 iPhone 4/4S Headphone Amplifier, Extended Battery & Protective Case on sale for $19.99 plus free shipping (U.S. only)   http://www.ebay.com/itm/390550180873  

Etymotic won't fix your headphones but will send a new pair if they're under warranty.  For out-of-warranty phones, there's a program where you can buy a new pair at a discount.  http://www.etymotic.com/cs/

Quote:   Second this.  I used to listen to music on minidisc and this was how I converted all my files.

There are 2 companies that make double-flange tips that will fit Etys.   Futuresonic: 3 pairs for $12 small, medium and large   Klipsch: 4 pairs for $13.99 small and large Klipsch tips run small so Futuresonics might be a better fit for you.

Check out http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/tutorial_copying_tapes_lps_or_minidiscs_to_cd.html   Audacity is a free audio editing program that has versions for Windows and Mac. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/   You don't need a USB turntable.  A better option is the ART USB...

The regular prices are:   Ety 4Rp - $300 Shure  SE420 - $400 UE $700 - $150   I'd go with either the Etys or the Shures.  Shures are more comfortable and have more bass.  Etys are the most detailed IEMs available.  They're even better than most multi-driver customs.  You can improve...

From ArsTechnica:    

You act like this when people mess with your equipment.  

Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues.  

Quote:   MEElectronics tips for the M6 fit beautifully and they're stupid cheap.   http://www.meelec.com/category_s/379.htm    

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Hi, I have the SPV Viper right now.  I'm using it with 2 IEMs which is why I'm taking so long.  I will post my review with pics next week.

Amazon usually sells the Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10 for $98 on Black Friday.

Etymotics are made in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.