What are some of your favorite books that you think everyone should read?

In the March '02 issue Spin magazine Jimmy Fallon wears Grados with comfy pads on page 14. They are either the 125's or 225's since they are black and have the 1/4 inch plug. They are also plugged into a diy pocket-size amp.

I play the drums and want to be able to listen to music and play along with it. For a while I have been using cheap earbuds that I put underneath some isolating earmuffs (the kind used for shooting guns). They have fallen apart now. I need some small, good-sounding earbuds that will fit under...

Is there a program which will convert midi files to waves?

I am getting some drums for Christmas and I don't want to go deaf. What are some good musicians earplugs that lower the volume but don't muffle the sound? They should also look nice since I will use them at concerts.

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I've been listening to Buena Vista Social Club alot recently. Great CD. Can anyone reccomend some similar cuban or south american music?

I have a pair of Grado SR-80s and v6s. I like the Grado sound much more than the sony's and want to upgrade. I am considering Grado 325 + Creek Senn 580/600 + Corda Sony CD3000 w/o amp Grado RS-1 w/o amp Are there any other combinations that sound good for around 500 dollars? I am...

Just wanted to know if anyone listens to the radio. The radio sucks in my area (Sac, CA) and I only never listen to it, except for Howard Stern or when driving in my POS car that doesn't have a cdp. Edit: ****, meant to make this a poll. Moderator: please make this a poll with the...

Just wondering if anyone listens to the radio. The radio sucks in my area (Sac, CA) and I never listen to it, except for Howard Stern or when driving in my POS car without a cdp.

Does plugging a headphone amp into the tape out of a preamp instead of directly to the source make a big difference in sound quality? Would I be able to hear a difference with my equipment? I am using a NAD c540 cdp -> Monster Cable Interlink 400 MkII -> Arcam Alpha One preamp. I plan on...

Can anyone recommend a good place to audition headphones in Sacramento, California? Are there any places that demo the Headroom amps or the Corda?

I need a new stereo system for a 15' x 15' bedroom. The yamaha pianocraft seems to be good for a minisystem. Could I do better with separates for around $600? I need a CD player, amp and speakers. Doesn't matter if the cdp is a carousel or tray and a tuner would be nice, but not essential. I...