A lot of helpful advice here, thank you. I don't have anything to measure tracking force. It came fully set up. (EDIT: I did balance it per the included instructions, but I did not measure with a gauge). I guess I hadn't considered to check this. Is tracking force something that changes over...

Instead of making a fresh thread, I figured I'd try asking here first. I'm looking to get a little bit more out of my records, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction for sensible upgrades. My current setup is a Denon DP-300F w/ an Ortofon Red cartridge and a U-Turn Pluto pre-amp...

I've got a Bifrost Uber and I think that's a pretty appropriate DAC for the rest of my hardware. In fact, I've been really happy with my setup over the years, I don't have a single complaint. This just sort of fell into my lap.

When I purchased the amp, it was highly regarded as one of the best amps you could pair up with Grados. I guess my question was, is that still true, or has the capabilities of the Melos been surpassed by modern amps? I don't really follow threads on Head-Fi anymore, do people still ever...

I purchased a Melos SHA-1 somewhere around 13 years ago, it was the first high end headphone amp I ever owned. It was absolutely incredible, I was very proud to own that amp. A few years later I was obligated to sell it. I was very disappointed to have to do so, but life dictated that I needed...

I may be up for something, depending on when and where. I'm in IL, but just south of the border. I'd be up for commuting to/around Milwaukee. I'm moving back to New York in October though, so that would be a pretty big factor.    Subbing to thread anyways just in case something does come...

I'm interesting in hearing what people have to say about this as well, particularly with low ohm cans. I'm currently using my Lyr with RS2, D2000, and Q701. Not the best pairing, but I've also got an HE500 on the horizon. Also usinng mine as a pre-amp but I really don't like that headphones...

Yep, here's the new ones. They are great!  

Wanted to pop back in and say I'm really impressed with V-Moda. The guy who does the engravings sent me an e-mail today. He actually went and engraved two different shields for me. One was 100% exactly my drawing, the other was a slightly tweaked version where just the pupil and eye whites were...

Got an e-mail back today saying they would try again. Fingers crossed!

I sent them an email, but no reply. Not surprising as it's the weekend. Hopefully they have something to say tomorrow. 

Here's my template vs actual...   You can see that the two outer rings and the N,E,S,W of the compass are black, and etched, like they should be. But with the points of the nautical star, it's the white that was engraved, and the black is missing. But all the detail is in the black, so now...

She's already used the headphones, and likes them. I thought they were uncomfortable too, but my wife is really tiny, so they fit her well. 

Has anyone had any issues with V-MODA screwing up their custom artwork? I received an order today and they did a really poor job. I send them an entirely black and white proof, with the black parts intended to be engraved, and white to be background color. This is the same as every example on...

I've come into a bit of extra cash and so I'm overhauling my audio setup. Currently I have Logitech X-530's, and a Zero DAC/AMP and Denon D2000. I am looking to replace the speakers and am looking in the $400-$500 range.  Originally I was only looking at powered monitors. The ones I've been...

I am leaning towards the 5. Space is a bit of a concern but they don't look that much larger than the 4 so I should be able to work it out.

Can anyone chime on how these (or the 5's) are for movies from a few feet away? I'd want them primarily for music and gaming while sitting at my PC, but I've got a couch 4-5 ft. away and I'd like something that will still sound impressive for movies at that distance. 

It's been years since I've done any cables... but the stock cable on my D2000 finally went out. All is well, because I hated that cable. So, here's a quicky job with mini starquad.   

I'm using a PC as a source, looking to get the most out of it, not sure what the best route to take is. For right now, my only headphones are D2000s. Probably will be adding a Grado soon (MS2, most likely). I'm using the crappy onboard audio on my motherboard, and it's not cutting it. So, what...

Hopefully. If I am still in the area. I'll find out early next year where the army is going to be sending my wife and I. I hope to stay on Colorado, but who knows.. 

I was trying to go to this... and it turns out that is the weekend my brother-in-law comes home on leave from Iraq. My parents are coming in from Chicago and we are having a little Christmas since he will be gone for the real thing. Guess that means no RMAF for me. 

Quote: Originally Posted by sampson_smith Me neither on the D7000's, but all this D2000 talk has got me quite interested. What would you say their strengths are, Gil and roker? Are they pretty sturdy and good for isolation? Sorry to get off topic... I may not be the best...

Also - does Meier still do head-fi exclusive amps? The Headfive was my first amp, and one of my favorites.

Quote: Originally Posted by Happy Camper Some of the "heavyweights" have been shot down. Singlepower is a dead product because of their outright stealing and lying as well as poor and outright dangerous builds. Xin hasn't been heard from for a few years, holding many member's...

Quote: Originally Posted by sampson_smith Ha ha. Welcome back! A lot has changed since you left. Our appetites for expensive cans have increased. The money in our wallets, along with the economy, has plummeted! No surprise there. I do see some interesting new cans. HD800 and the...