I know this is probably a stupid newbie question even though I've been reading and posting for some time. Whats the difference sound wise and technically between balanced and unbalanced cables? I ask because I was reading a thread where someone suggested an extension and the reply was that he...

I had a bunch of mp3 files that I used from a live concert, and I imported them into my iPod for my wife and they must be VBR because they are about 290kbps, but when I use Sonic Stage to import them they all show up as 196kbps. I cant find any setting to fix this or even have it converted to...

Got myself a new turntable today. Well, not new. Today was garage sale day in my neighborhood and an older guy gave me a fully working Technics SL-B200 turntable. I had a ton of records and am sitiing here enjoying some literaly for the firs time. I opened Peter Frampton I'm In You (it was still...

Got it at a pawn shop today for $15 and it seems to sound very good considering the price. Sounds great through the line out with my RA-1 clone. I have to say it sounds at least as good as my sony Sony DVP-S300. I know none of this stuff is top grade equiptment, but I am on a serious budget at...

I pretty much inherited a fairly large coin collection. Some of them are very old, and some are solid gold boulion (SP?). I was wondering where a good place to research this stuff would be. I see alot of sites, but I really dont know squat. I would love to sell some and get a new pair of cans...

You can join here. Basicly its shared computing for the aid of curing diseases. I started a team for Head-Fi. If its already been done let me know and I will disband the one I created. Otherwise its a good cause and can be added with other shared computing causes by sharing time.

Right now I am using a SB Extigy and I feel like I am missing out on a good amount of quality listening time because its not up to snuff. I know this is not an audiophile component, but it is a nice USB unit and works great for games. I would love to sell it or trade it for something just for...

I read this article and even though its old it seems very well written. Anyone think this is worth a second thought? http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/ass...rInterface.pdf

Could my X-Cans V.1 power the 600ohm version of the AKG K240's? What amp would normally be used for 600ohm studio cans?

I just got 2 new OPA from Gigikey to try in my RA-1 clone. Figured it couldnt hurt to try something slightly more expensive that $.15 Anyhow, right now I have the OPA2228P in it and what a world of difference. Much more base slam and really brought out the mids while the crushing highs are...

Is it possible or even worthwhile to have a pair of SR-125's that only work on one side to be repaired? Would you send them back to grado or maybe just wait to find another pair with the same problem?

I currently have a RA-1 Clone. It uses the 4556AD OPAMP. It sounds great with my SR-60's, but lacks depth with my HD600's. Is there an OPAMP I can slap in there that will match better with these cans? Or maybe something that will just be a little deeper than the current OPAMP?

I just won this auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5799740300 All 3 items Sik FireJuice 6 + Din + HotWire for $18.50 including shipping! Goes to show ya, every once in a while a deal slips right by on ebay. Glad I waited on that to end before I bought the pocket dock.

I just won a X-Cans V1 tube amp on ebay for $175. Is this a good deal? I have been wanting to try a tuba amp and my current amp dosent drive my new HD600's as well as I would like. This amp should power the hungry senns no problem right?

OK, currently I am very happy with my headphones (SR-60's and E3c), my source (Rio Karma) and amp (RA-1 clone). I do however have about $200 to spend on audio goodies for myself. I listen to classic rock (Zeppelin, The Who) and Acoustic as well. What would give me a nice variation as far as...

Does anyone know what opamp would be swappable with the 4557? thats used in the RA-1? I have a home made here with the ra-1 op amp in it and seeing how its a $.50 opamp I figured I would try something a little more expensive. Any recommendations?

Well, I finally got my sr-60's 2 days ago and was blown away. I had some good and bad experiences with them although the bad isn't really the fault of the new cans. First off, they sound phenominal. At least compared to what I was using which was my old sen buds or AKG K220-M closed cans. It...

Do most consider the AKG K240-M a better can than the Grado SR-60? I am only asking because I have a chance to get either or at about the same price and am quite undecided.

In my reading through many threads during the past month I have seen many varying opinions of different cans. With both like and dislike applying to almost every set. My question is, would the artists choice of which cans represent his music best be the best ones? What if between multiple...

I just got a pair of these on ebay for $20. Are they at least somewhat descent? I wanted a pair for home to use while I am saving up for canal phones.