The title says it all. I picked up a Sony SCD-CE595, and it won't play SACDs. It will play the Redbook layer just fine, but when I try to switch it, it gives the "Not Hybrid" message. I've tried at least five different SACDs with no luck. What code in the service menu calibrates the laser? I...

Hey guys, it's been a while since I've started a thread.   As many of you know, I'm a dyed-in-the-wool analog guy. However, I realized a long time ago that some of my favorite music simply isn't available on vinyl, and there's nothing I can do about it. So, I've got to occasionally make due...

Got one of these classic turntables? Post your photos or share your thoughts here! 

Hey guys,   I decided I've fooled around long enough with universals. I've tried almost every style of IEM (shallow vs. deep insert) and can't seem to find one that fits my ears, particularly the right one. So I've decided the only logical route would be customs.   However, I do realize...

Just curious to see if there are any fellow Head-fiers at San Jose State University (San Jose, CA). We should organize an on-campus meet sometime this year.

I'm looking for a new portable player. I was wondering if the HM601 will be able to drive my Sennheiser HD580s without an amp (not looking for new cans right now, I'm very happy with their sound out of my Headroom Total Bithead). The HD580s and HD600s sound almost identical, so I guess if it can...

I'm having a really weird problem with the HF2. I simply cannot get it to seal in my ear canal. This would seem like a common problem...except that I can get a perfect seal every time with the ER6i and ER-4P. Is there a specific strategy for inserting these things that's different from the ER-4...

Any pilots out there? I'm going to start training hopefully at the beginning of 2012. Any recommendations for a headset? I don't need the $1,000 Bose Aviation headset, I just need something that blocks some of the engine noise (Cessna 152) and that is comfortable.

I like a nice, flat sound with powerful, punchy bass (but not too much midbass). I've ruled out the Westone 3 because of the midbass hump and fatiguing high end. I just find that I enjoy my HD280s much more than my Triple.fi 10s, particularly because of the less-veiled midrange. Would the UM3X...

As I won't be able to afford a new pair of IEMs without selling my existing pair, I'd like to try out the Westone 3 and UM3X. I don't want to regret selling my current IEMs (Triple.fi 10). I'm well aware that this is a sidegrade rather than an upgrade, but I'd still like to try these IEMs...

Would it be possible to separate the Headphone section in the For Sale forum into two subcategories: Headphones and Earbuds/IEMs. I think it would make searching much easier.

Is there any IEM in existence with the following charactaristics:   Clear, full sound (like the UE Triple.fi 10) Good comfort (like the Westone 2) Very good isolation (like the Etymotic ER6i)   Let me know if any such IEM exists

I'm well aware that this is nothing new. It feels like I'm getting a seal, but It's very shallow and the isolation isn't very good. I tried the flip mod, and that only succeeded in making the highs sound weird. I've tried the included comply foamies, and when I get a seal in my right ear, I...

I love my ER6is, but the holidays are coming up and I'm wondering what to put on my wish list.  I'm a huge fan of Etymotic's sound signature, so the ER-4P sounds like a logical choice. Any other recommendations? I'll be driving them straight out of an iPod Classic (though I might invest in a 75...

Looks like the right driver in my PX100s has a blown voice coil. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement driver unit? Or does someone have a broken pair of PX100s that they can salvage the driver from?

I recently acquired a pair of broken Sennheiser PX100s for free from a friend. They are out of warranty, so I won't have to worry about voiding it. Here's the problem: the right driver is blown out so that there is no bass at low volumes and a buzzing/rattling noise at higher volumes. I read...

Ok, as you can see, I'm new here. I'm looking for something with which to replace my Around-Ear Bose headphones. I bought them because they were very comfortable (important factor for me) and because they do a decent job of isolating background noise. However, they sound AWFUL (way too much...