Hi Folks,   My headphone setup suddenly stopped working today.  My setup is Meridian G08=>Cardas Golden Reference=>SDS-XLR=>Balanced RS1/HD 650.  Since I can't get an output on either channel, I suspect the Meridian is dead.  I ran an iPhone (heh!) into the single-ended inputs of the SDS-XLR...

I have been using my SDS-XLR with a balanced HD650/RS1 for about 3 years now. Best system I ever heard. In fact, I lost all interest in looking for something better, and dropped out of the head-fi scene. Coming back to head-fi now, I see that there's a new Senn HD800 (good news) and all sorts...

I mainly use balanced HD650s. So I was thinking of selling my last other headphone, which is a balanced RS1 I traded for my K1000 many moons ago. I did not even like RS1s at that time, but I simply cannot use the K1000 as it does not fit my head. Anyways, so I listened to the RS1 to make...

Todd, The Golden Reference XLRs came in much earlier than I expected. Great customer service and pricing as always! Thanks much, Pat

Taking it easy today, so decided to get familiar with my new Nikon D40 (my first dSLR). I figure might as well take some picts of the Singlepower while at it! BTW, the SDS-XLR has new engravings, so every lettering you see here is engraved using Mikhail's milling machine. It also has some...

The HD650 is definitely not for everybody. After all, it is not perfect; no headphone is. But for some of us, having auditioned, purchased, re-purchased, traded, sold, etc. just about every headphone worth listening to, the HD650 is the mainstay headphone. You know who you are. The fellow...

I use a Canon G6 primarily for taking pictures during family vacations and outings. I love the camera and have taken decent shots with it, but I always find myself not using the flash as I seem to get better results by disabling it. Problem is, as expected, some of my pictures get too dark. I...

I am thinking of getting a 60GB to replace my trusty iPod mini but have a small concern. I seem to remember that there was a version of the iPod that had problems with aftermarket headphones/IEMs (where some users had to use a tape between the headphone plug and the iPod headphone out). Have you...

Just came back from a family vacation and was disappointed with some of the indoor shots. The built-in flash of my Canon G6 is not illuminating a wide enough area and can't change direction of illumination, resulting in red eyes and dark pictures. Can someone recommend a decent flash for my...

There is a new Springsteen album being released on April 25, 2006: "We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions." This album seems to be a compilation of tradional American folk music. Being a fan of the Boss's acoustic albums (Nebraska, etc.), and folk music in general, I am very excited...

Besides the KGSS and those offered by Stax, are there any other currently available solid state electrostatic amp on the market?

I heard the magic of tubes, and there is no turning back. The beast arrived last Saturday. Although I was working that day, the call from FedEx telling me they will be delivering several "packages" to my residence was enough motivation for me to cancel the rest of the day's appointment and...

We keep destroying motors of vacuum cleaners ever since we moved to a house with no carpeting -- just tiles and hardwood floors. I still need a vacuum for the area rugs and such, but mostly to pick up dust from hardwood and tiled flooring. Is there specialty vacuum for hardwood or other hard...

I am thinking of getting a SAC amp for my K1000. Is the SAC a decent amp? Where is a good place to get one? Thanks in advance for any information. ---Pat

If you listen to folk/bluegrass, you may want to check out Hands Across The Water. The album includes selections by Jerry Douglas (Union Station fame), Jackson Browne, John Prine, Bluer Mearle, Mindy Smith etc. The album not only includes some of the most beautiful songs in the genre, but the...

It seems some members, particularly new ones, are still having problems with the overly tight Sennheiser headbands. Although the headband will stretch out with use, you can accelerate the process by placing a book between the earcups as shown in the picture below. Note that the book is placed...

In general, I don't mind purchasing headphones without an audition. However, I never did get the guts to do so with the Qualia 010. It is not a matter of price; I purchased a Stax Omega II and Sennheiser HE90 sans audition. It is just that the Qualia 010 is probably one of the most despised...

Hey guys. Can somebody help me to convert the below picture to an avatar suitable for use at head-fi? If you have instructions to do, that would be great so I can make some more.

I currently use iTunes to make another copy of my CD for use in the car. Since I only rip to 320K (for my iPod), the copy is not an exact copy of the original. Can anyone recommend an easy to use program that will allow me to make a 1:1 copy of a CD without having to rip the CD to iTunes or...

I was going to burn-in the HF-1 first, but since you maniacs want info now, here goes my first impressions. But before that, here is the obligatory pic with the John Grado autograph. Here is a group picture of the contenders. The one without buttons is my SR-225. Now the sound. I...

NeilPeart and I had a mini-meet two weeks ago and used the following setup: Meridian G08 =>Cardas Neutral reference (XLR)=>maxed KGSS=>HE90. To my surprise, the HE90 was not bright at all. The treble is extended but is silky smooth all the way. While I preferred the Omega II bass, the HE90...

Check out recstar24's review appended after this reviewby Srajan. Congratulations!

I am looking for a reasonably priced ($300 or less), warmish 0.5m XLR cables and the Cardas Cross seems to be the ticket. They are available at audiogon but the pictures don't quite match the ones in the Cardas site. The colors, especially on the termination ends seem to be different. So I am...

My headamp KGSS finally arrived today. Here's a front side pic, and a family portrait, My KGSS is taller than a stock Headamp KGSS to accommodate the Black Gates capacitors. The KGSS occupies the entire shelf surface, so I can no longer use the back panel of my Salamander Designs...

It's been a year since I purchased my mini, so I guess I can indulge in a new 20G or 40G iPod (non-photo). Last year, there were reports of iPod audio defects when used with certain phones. Are the new iPods free of the dreaded "audio defect"? Are there any other iPod quality problems I...