Here is my first headphone amp build.  It's based on the TangentSoft tutorial and related articles.  It's using an OPA2132A and other than using bigger caps and a gain of ~5 it pretty much follows the "stock" Tangent design.  There's a couple issues (largely because of the big caps) but overall...

Happy Birthday!  My SR-80 headphones were my first and still my favorites.  

Quote:   That's the scary part.  If they're willing to clone a $25 amp, they'll clone anything.  Seems we can't be too careful these days.

  Quote:   I use lead solder, Sn63/Pb37 mix with flux already in it.  The stuff I've been using lately (which I find to work really well) is from MG Chemicals.  It's 2.2% flux.  For times I need to resolder, etc. I use a flux pen which is quite a handy thing to have.

  Quote:   I've got all the bits an pieces in set of small plastic drawers.  I have an apt. so I do my soldering at my desk in the living room.  Gotta keep things tidy for when the womenfolk are over.

  Quote:   I have an Audio-Technica AT-PL120 turntable which has selectable line-level output built in, which has made it handy for me to hook up to my stereo equipment (none of which has a phono input).  The new version AT-LP120 has built-in USB in addition to the line-level output and...

I wish I had a dedicated area for soldering, but don't have enough room.  Someday.  So everything stays inside a crate.     Hakko FX-888 soldering station

Funki Porcini - Fast Asleep

  Quote:     Great information - the GrubDAC looks really cool.  I've been wanting to do an SMD kit, might have to grab one myself.

  Quote:   Radiohead + Grados = bliss!

  Quote:   All better, thank you sir.

  Quote:   I've had a few good deals, so I can't complain.  But nothing like a Technics turntable!

  Quote:   Good choice!

System of a Down's first album.  Played it a lot when I was a teenager, not as much these days.  Still fun sometimes :-)

I wonder if I have the same issue.  When I go to my profile, I do not have the "Your Forum Signature" section.

I'd love to see this!  I love my SR80's (wearing them now) but it's rare that it's quiet enough for me to use them.  I'm happy with my Ultrasones, but if Grado produces an affordable closed headphone I'll probably have to try it out.  

  Quote:   The Little Dot I+ will do it, though it's a hybrid, only the input stage is tubes.  But it's about $140 shipped to the US and will run low impedance headphones.  I can't tell you if it's any good, I'm waiting for mine to arrive.   Going to try out with my Grados and Ultrasones.

  Quote:   Where are these deals when I go to the thrift store?  Nice!

  Quote:   That's cool!  Is that a hack of is it something officially supported?  I don't have a Wii so I didn't know it could do that.  PS3 nowadays.

  Quote:   I might have to give Hang on... another try.  I remember not being very thrilled with Hey Eugene.  Just didn't catch my attention after a couple listens.

I'm a fan, but don't have one   But it was certainly a big part of my childhood.  Still love A Link to the Past, play it on an emulator from time-to-time.

  Quote:   That is for me a stunning album.  Absolutely beautiful.  Unfortunately, I haven't felt the same about anything they've done since then.   One of my indie favorites:     Camera Obscura - Underachievers Please Try Harder

Thanks for the very detailed and excellent reviews!  I just ordered a Little Dot I+ and also ordered a matched pair of Mullard M8083 large shields.

Can't speak re: the HFI-780, but I've heard the Beats Solo and Ultrasone HFI-580 and PRO-550.  I'm with the majority that Beats might be fun, but they're not "high end" headphones, and they're overpriced.   I haven't heard the HFI-780, but I have the HFI-580.  I've read that the 780 is more...

This is an awesome story!  I'd frame it :-)