Kevin, is this the ultra-tiny balanced portable that you've been working on?

Typically they are not for sale. However, I'm sure that he'd part with them if you made it worth his while.

Quote: Originally Posted by Skylab I guess I'm a real geek, but I like the look with the bigger transformer. Not sure about the blue transformers, but mine is a nice black one. I won't see it in person until tomorrow, but from the pics, I will have no issue with the looks. And that is...

Quote: Originally Posted by kevin gilmore <snip> Now i know for a fact that mikhail has a NC controlled vertical mill and is capable of making nice holes in things. He probably had to sell it along the way. Quote: http://gilmore.chem.northwestern.edu/skylab-12.jpg...

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Quote: Originally Posted by mbd2884 One thing I learned here at Head-Fi, especially with products from HeadAmp and Single Power, can't just go with the impressions of the review, it's important to know what's inside the Box to truly know if it's worth XXX amount of dollars. This...

Quote: Originally Posted by deadie Wow, I don't know where or why this sudden sense of doubt has come from, but for what it's worth, here's my paypal transaction to Kingwa. Bottom line, I plunked down my money, I liked what I heard and and continue to hear, and I put my good word in...

Quote: Originally Posted by wnmnkh Ok, so late April or early May, if we are lucky, seems the answer. FIFY. They'll come when they come and it's better to not ride the roller coaster of great hopes coming and then being dashed.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tyll Hertsens I have no idea what the hold-up is, but I'm content to wait for the very expensive toy to be very right. I've found that when people want something real bad, that's generally how they get it. I want it real right.

Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis Correct, English is not my native language. Anyway, to me "precise" is more or less equal to "exact / distinct / accurate / clear". The word "pedantic" I probably have to look up to fully understand. I say the word "PC" have a very precise...

Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis ^ I believe in precise definition! We agree to disagree about what is meant by the word "PC", and that is fine for me. I understand that you are not a native English speaker. You do understand that "precise" doesn't mean the same thing as...

I have a Platinum Extreme with BG outputs and a stepped attenuator. This machine started life as a PPX3 6SN7, which I bought used from samgotit. I immediately had Mikhail upgrade it to a PPX3 Slam with attenuator and only had to wait a little for that. Later I had Mikhail upgrade it to its...

Thanks for the good wishes. The day has just shot by. That's just as good as I didn't need to think about how old I am.

Quote: Originally Posted by tyrion Will make a great stocking stuffer. It sounds like you are trying to take over the Santa gig from Wayne!

Quote: Originally Posted by blubliss Guzziguy, did you hear this directly from Mikhail? I spoke to him last week and he said he would "probably" come but that is not a definite. I told this to 909 and he posted that info. It is certainly nothing definite, unless you heard differently...

Quote: Originally Posted by TreAdidas Right on. I'm at 6 months now. I know I'm not Elephas status with my wait just yet. And wouldn't you know it... my backup amp (old school Sansui AU20000) took a crap on me so the MPX3 went from nice to have to critical to my system. Like...

Quote: Originally Posted by FrankCooter If there's enough space available, I'll bring my four chassis DIY GM70 amp and a two chassis DIY 71a amp. DAC is an old Audio Note, transport is an old Audio Alchemy. Headphones are K1000 and JVC DX1000. Quote: Originally Posted by...

Quote: Originally Posted by WaxMan LOL! Copy that skatanik! I started this thread with the sole purpose of being a place where fans of RSA audio gear could post all their excitement and just chew on the fat! Something simple you know? Cheers! Normally these kinds of things are...

Quote: Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer It didn't take much to get you hooked, eh? Hook, line, sinker, pole, reel, boat, trailer and suv.

Headphones: Headphile'd AKG340, Balanced Grado HP2's with Enigma cable Amp: SP Platinum Extreme with stepped attenuator and BG output upgrade. Source: eXemplar Denon 2900 Quote: Originally Posted by strangelove Oh boy, someone's bringing their L3000. I've been dying to hear...

Quote: Originally Posted by jp11801 Ed thanks for getting Smyth to attend as I did not get a chance at CanJam 08 to listen to there stuff and really regretted it. No, really the Smyth stuff is not that good. I recommend that all of you stay away from it...

I have a Platinum Extreme with stepped attenuator and Black Gate output upgrade. I consider it in the same league as the Zana Deux and jp#'s H2 (he wouldn't ). This is either just below high end or "low-end" high end. I prefer to think of them as the latter.

Quote: Originally Posted by guzziguy The people I'd like to meet that won't be at the Meet this weekend: sacd mods - Earl has given me endless, useful advice and insight. Samgotit - a "particularly cool" NO native. adhoc - Aaron, who identified by strange "7N7 tall bottle" tube...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jon L Why are these things always when I'm working? Not to mention it's likely the farthest single point in SoCal from where I live Blythe? Brawley? Another "B town" far away? Just make it. Quote: Originally Posted by Edwood Heheh, I...