I'll be attending late in the afternoon as I have a work event.  Looks like I should arrive around 3 PM.

I'm curious as well if anyone is interested in "lower end" gear, source etc.  Wondering if it makes sense to bring my stuff:   Sources: Macbook without any HD files - about 50% CD Rip AIFF and 50% 320k MP3 iPod Video and iPod Classic   DACs: Schiit Bifrost optical only (harder to bring as...

I'm listening to it right now - and loving it.  Born and Raised has been in regular rotation for me and now this one will be. The slide in Waiting on the Day - awesome!

Thanks for making the video. It was a good overview of these options.   I have a question about balanced vs single ended.  For an amp like the ALO RX is there a noticeable difference in sound between the balanced output and the single ended output on the same amp?  How does it differ?  e.g...

I have a super basic question that probably isn't worthy of this thread - but I'm guessing you guys can help.   I have a pair of SR60i's that I modded thanks to this thread by removing some of veiling and using felt inside the plastic.  I also added the larger cushions which seem to sound...

After listening for more than a week I think I spoke to soon on the bass.  It still seems a little loose to me and I haven't yet picked up an amp to see if there is any improvement. BUT... the truth is I no longer really notice.   With these iems I find myself just getting sucked into the...

Does anyone know how often you are supposed to run the clarifier app?  How long do run it for?

Quote: Thanks.  What is your store in Edmonton?  I might be there this weekend.

Quote: Great!  Thanks!   I am really looking forward to this meet.

Quote: Does your store carry the Fiio E11? If it does would you consider bringing one down for me possibly purchase at the meet?

Quote: If it isn't too much trouble to bring them I would definitely be interested in hearing the Audioengine D1 and the ATH-M50s.  They are both items I have considered purchasing.

I gave both the white and blue tips a good listening session and personally prefer the blue.   It's not that I find the bass over-powering - I actually really like the overall sound signature - I just find it a little loose.  When there is a complex bass line it seems to have trouble keeping...

Just purchased a pair of these from Todd R and received them yesterday.  Listened for a good long session last night and again today while working.  Initially I was a little disappointed but they are steadily growing on me.  Particularly as I skew my listening towards my higher resolution files...

I will try to attend.   I can bring: Schiit BiFrost ODAC Cardas 5813 Grado SR60 modded

I've had a bifrost running for about a month now in my main listening room. I can not get over how much it has improved with burn in! I have always been skeptical of burn in on solid state electronics - but it's real to me now. The sound is warmer, more detailed and has better imaging. Amazing!

Thanks for responding!  I appreciate your comments. Do you find the National makes already "dark" sounding headphones too dark?

Has anyone compared the National to an O2?  I recognize the National has advantages in battery life and form factor that make it more portable - but curious on a performance/sound quality comparison if anyone has heard both and can share their thoughts.

Another to consider in this price range would be the AKG550/551.

Has anyone tried Mad Dogs with an ALO National? Is it up to the task? I need a portable rig - source is an ipod classic.

This looks like maybe an inactive thread. But I'm interested in understanding the difference between the RXMkII and the National. I am also considering an O2 or C421. I use am iPod classic as a source and will be using grades in the living room and mad dogs in the office. Any recommendations or...

Thanks for the great response! Do you think an objective2 is a good enough amp for the mad dogs? Any other sub $200 recommendation? I'd really like to go with them.

Looks like this is a fairly in-active thread - but I've got a question.  SR60s are my headphone of choice for home right now.  Searching for a closed can for the office and getting close to pulling the trigger on some mad dogs - but keep lurking the for sale threads hoping for something to jump...

Not sure if this is the best thread for this post - but taking a shot someone might have some advice for me.   I have SR60i's that I really enjoy. But like most I guess I wanted a little more lower end.  After lots of research here and on the other threads I went ahead and did the hole punch...

Any suggestions on a portable or "transportable" amp for the mad dogs? My source will be ipod classic 7g playing lossless files. I have been considering C421, O2 and E11. Not too concerned about price. I emailed jdslabs and they recommended going with the O2. But the headfonia review has me...

Thanks. I have been thinking about the mad dogs but haven't been able to pull the trigger. Guess I'm afraid of a modded set vs "what I really want". Perhaps I just need to take a leap of faith.