^ Nice setup!    I usually go with my px100ii's or gr07be when I'm out and about     

Awesome meet. can't believe I missed this...

Ok doesnt look like i can make it either

Whoa. Head-fi meet in the South Coast??? How can I say no...... put me down for the 26th. I was involved in a couple of Sydney head-fi meets last year but nowhere near as glamorous location as this!

After waiting weeks for the damn BSE to arrive, it looks like the post lost it again! I've contacted BSE for a refund, and that will go towards buying the IS this time.

Just out of curiosity, who is sending theirs back for this "laidback" Mod?

Quote: Originally Posted by vranswer Aarggh! I love the SR-71 sound, and only sold mine because it was a little too big for truly portable use. But I'd be in agony without the Hornet for the time it takes to ship, mod, ship back etc.,etc. AArrgggh!! Take one for the team...

Third the Hornet suggestion...

This neutrality and transparency is what lead me to RnB's diamond mini. My portable setup is bassy enough as it is with the hornet and hf-1's, so don't need to hear more bass from the cable.

Quote: Originally Posted by digihead Incredible customer service from Ray once again. I'm sending mine in to get the mod done. I'll report back on the sound once it arrives. Look forward to your impressions digihead! I wonder if this mod will really make the hornet sound like the...

Second the RS-1 suggestion. As far as sources go, if you want a dedicated cd player, I'd go for the Eastsound. Then with whatever money you have left, spend it on a nice tube amp for your rs-1's such as a MAD EAR+ HD, and you'll have one killer setup!

Now that's customer service for ya! I'll probably leave my hornet the way it is now, as I enjoy the hornet for it's upfront "aggressive" sound. But it's good to know that there is the option avail. if I ever want to change the sound, free of charge. Currently, I couldn't be happier with the...

Quote: Originally Posted by gshan http://www.fixup.net/talk/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1499 I'll hope for a black one too... Glossy black would be nice, but it doesn't look like Turbo will get any black cases in the near future. Though, I'm sure you could DIY...

You Lucky B#S%!&!!! Those look amazing...

A new twist in the #62 saga! It has found its way down under...

Quote: Originally Posted by kwitel I dont think it looks too bad...as long as theyre comfy. However, I think im going to try the 580 pad-I know you recently got a pair, is the headband comfy? Can you see how you would attach it to a Grado? I guess it needs to be glued to the underside...

Sounds very promising...Looking forward to impressions!

Hi boodi, I have RS-1 and HF-1 paired to the hornet, and they both synergise extremely well. I personally don't find the combo overly agressive and in fact works particularly well for portable situations when you need the sound to cut through the mix. The melos gets the home duties though...

For me the HF-1 sound best with stock bowls, washed with warm soapy water for extra comfort. Compared to the rs-1, they do lack soundstage, bass is rolled off and muddy, but I'm hoping this will change as the HF-1's register more hours. I asked my gf to compare the HF-1 and RS-1 and her comment...

It may just be a bad tube. Try another set of of tubes and if that doesn't work, you might wanna try Herbie's tube dampers to help reduce microphonics. I have them on my tubes and it really does work.

Quote: Originally Posted by grawk I don't think they worry about microscratches on helicopter blades Well, IS claims to be the same stuff used on heli blades as well and you don't see their stuff have any microscratches

I still can't get over how easy the BSE gets scratched with just a fingernail...So much for the same material used on Helicopter Blades!