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  1. g0ldeng0pher

    A Pic-By-Pic Grado SR80 Recable Thread...

    Did you heat shrink the entire length of the cable or just at the ends and the split?   And just to verify, is that nylon multifilament supposed to be 3/8" or 3/16"? 
  2. g0ldeng0pher

    Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier

    Thanks for the response!
  3. g0ldeng0pher

    Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier

    My other question is this: Could I use an iPad 4 as my source somehow, rather than my laptop, for this rig? Concerned because the DAC runs off USB power, and would therefore need to somehow plug in the iPad to a power source (via the lightning connection) while simultaneously getting the...
  4. g0ldeng0pher

    Schiit Magni/Modi combo for Grado SR80i/Koss PortaPro/Other headphones TBD: Best setup for the price?

    My other question is this: Could I use an iPad 4 as my source somehow, rather than my laptop, for this rig? Concerned because the DAC runs off USB power, and would therefore need to somehow plug in the iPad to a power source (via the lightning connection) while simultaneously getting the...
  5. g0ldeng0pher

    Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier

    So I'm looking at the Magni/Modi combo as well, and would like to make something happen in the next few days.   Current headphones are the Grado SR80i, which are getting a Mogami Mini-Quad recable just like in this thread...
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    Schiit Magni/Modi combo for Grado SR80i/Koss PortaPro/Other headphones TBD: Best setup for the price?

    I'm looking at buying the new Schiit Magni and Modi headphone amp/DAC combo for $200. Before I do, I wanted to get input on what people thought of that rig, versus other things at or below that price, for pairing with the headphones I've currently got.   Headphones are Koss PortaPro and...
  7. g0ldeng0pher

    A Pic-By-Pic Grado SR80 Recable Thread...

    Any opinion on using a right angle plug for this? Wondering if this one would work for this recable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BDLJBU/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-6&pf_rd_r=0TGBFDS5TYPYTF6QWZBT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470939291&pf_rd_i=507846
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    chocolate grados?

    I saw a photo of grados that had upon first glance appear to be all brown, but upon a further glance was just a poorly colored photo.   Has anybody made this mod? I suppose it'd take making dark wood-stained cups with brown painted grills, lambskin headband and earpads (or dye a standard...
  9. g0ldeng0pher

    grado l cush hard to come by right now...inside scoop?

    Quote: Tape mod is interesting, and I read a few threads about different iterations. However, didn't see anybody try bike handlebar tape, which to me seems like a good option (better stuff that's made to breathe for continued grip, perhaps the perforated leather).   As far as the...
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    grado l cush hard to come by right now...inside scoop?

    and not to speculate, but possible that there could be a slight change in the pads after all...   http://cgi.ebay.com/Headphone-Pads-GRADO-Headphone-Cushion-1pair-/260644595332?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cafa0e684#ht_3390wt_907   i'd bought a pair of these in seoul at the technomart...
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    grado l cush hard to come by right now...inside scoop?

    Quote:   How are these in respect to long-term comfort versus the l-cush? I did find a potential supplier in Minneapolis which I'll try tomorrow.  
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    grado l cush hard to come by right now...inside scoop?

    I checked with two of the hifi stores in minneapolis, and a few places online including amazon and ebay, and all are out of the grado l-cush replacements. I'd like to upgrade the flats on my sr60i.   Anybody in the know? Wondering if it's an intentional move by Grado because they're...
  13. g0ldeng0pher

    would Grado Labs work with Ideo?

    Quote: I couldn't agree more that sound trumps looks, hence the aforementioned caveats. And agreed, Grado probably isn't hurting for business (I've bought three pairs myself). Improving fidelity should always be the primary focus.   But for the "if it ain't broke" part, it seems a...
  14. g0ldeng0pher

    would Grado Labs work with Ideo?

        Quote: You're one for two, estreeter, I have previously worked in the advertising and PR worlds (with a break recently to teach english overseas).    For those who like the current look, i'm not talking about ditching the "grado look" altogether either...think of BMW's evolution...
  15. g0ldeng0pher

    would Grado Labs work with Ideo?

    for the sake of argument, how about keeping an "originals" line and having one with a redesign? if it helps bring wonderul phones to a new market/audience and better sound to the world, it can't be a bad thing, right?
  16. g0ldeng0pher

    would Grado Labs work with Ideo?

    I'm one of the many fans of Grado's sound and value, but also one of many people who think they could stand an update for looks and comfort.   I was recalling a VP I met years back from the design firm IDEO, and thought it'd be really cool if Grado consulted with a group like that to update...
  17. g0ldeng0pher

    Grado Burn In

    I almost feel like there's something wrong with the SR80i's i just picked up a week ago. There's a certain frequency where the instrumentals and vocals feel as if they're being played through a kazoo...   This is my third pair of Grados, and long term I was very happy with my 60s (passed on...
  18. g0ldeng0pher

    Binaural Albums

    Looks like there are several potential contributors to the "binaural recordings" entry on Wikipedia. I swear they'd had a number of albums listed when I went there a couple of months ago under "examples," however upon returning this evening (after reading CNET's Audiophiliac blog entry) that...
  19. g0ldeng0pher

    Koss Portapro Durability?

    I've also experienced the durability issues with the plug and cord, now with three pairs of the regular PortaPros. I've been meaning to ask Koss if perhaps they've switched factories, or plastics suppliers at some point in the past year or two. Prior to sending mine in for repairs, I didn't look...
  20. g0ldeng0pher

    Koss Warranty Question

    Quote: I'm happy to hear this. Came home for the holidays and while cleaning the basement found a few pairs of old Koss that were broken. Mailed them in with two pairs of PortaPros (separate topic but the cord and plug plastic seems brittle and easily breakable on these) and am hoping for...
  21. g0ldeng0pher

    Amp with Grado SR60

    I see that it's been a while since anybody's posted on this thread, but I'm a newcomer and was looking for an answer to the same question.   My plan is to get the NuForce u-DAC2 for my laptop, and a portable amp for my ipod as well. For now I've got the SR60s and some Koss PortaPros.  ...
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