Hi all, have a few quick questions that have been bugging me...   This is my current setup: computer > FLAC + foobar2k + WASAPI (event) > Realtek digital output (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) > TOSLINK > Schiit Gungnir (balanced) > Schiit Mjolnir (balanced) > LCD-3 (balanced)   1. If I...

Hi all,    Haven't been around in ages. Recognise a few familiar usernames here and there, but it's been some time.    I've decided to resurrect my headphone fetish with a pair of Thunderpants. Buying blind FTW!!   Am considering pairing this with a Lyr - any comments on how this...

As per thread title. I'm looking for something that - is an excellent tracker - high compliance; it'll be paired with a Infinity Black Widow (ultra low effective mass - 3.4g) - high output, so only high output MCs or MM - has a presentation/tonality similar to that of the AKG k501...

G'day all, I recently won an auction on eBay, but in a moment of utter carelessness, failed to properly read the auction conditions, which mentioned NO PAYPAL. I think you all can see where this is heading... Is there a German Head-Fier out there who could help me settle a Bank Transfer...

It's equipped with a Grace 707 arm, Stanton 681EEE cartridge & stylus and an acrylic armboard. What do I look out for? This will be my first turntable and I want it to be a good experience. Anyone?

G'day all, Once again I have some mystery caps I wish to identify! These 2 capacitors come from a 30 year old B&K 747 tube tester, and I am replacing them with newer examples. However, I wish to maintain their 'type' - i.e. electrolytics replace electrolytics, plastic films replace...

Snake oil, or does it actually work? How does something that is ungrounded 'dissipate' EMI/RFI? Or this work somewhat like a ferrite ring? link - http://www.tweekgeek.com/product.asp...arch%26meta%3D

Can anyone out there identify these power capacitors? If it wasn't clear enough - the capacitor colours are metallic red and grey-white. Markings on the capacitor are as follows - on one side: 'Elna' (brand obviously) '(M)' (??) '16V/2200uF' (rating obviously) and on the...

I intend to replace the caps that are used for smoothing post-rectifiers in my DAC. A search here turned up threads that mostly pertain to high voltage caps. I'm looking for 3300uf/35V and 1000uf/35V polarised electrolytics. Anyone out there have any they can recommend? All...

0. Introduction & preamble FEEL FREE TO POST REPLIES TO THIS THREAD!!! Found a mistake? Have a suggestion? Got photos you want to share? Send them all to the following email address: 6sn7gt-at-gmail-dot-com (just replace ‘-at-‘ and ‘-dot-‘ with ‘@’ and ‘.’ respectively. DIE, SPAM...

Hello all, I thought that you all might be interested in this: http://members.aol.com/sbench102/caps.html It's a webpage that shows the varying linearity of different capacitor types and attempts to draw parallels to the oft-mentioned capacitor 'sound' we discuss about here.

Hello all, I heard the "Archduke" piano trio live recently for the first time and I'm looking to pick up a recording that contains this piece. I'm hoping to find a recording that's at least a strong 9/10 in both recorded and artistic quality. FWIW my taste in Beethoven leans towards...

Hello all, I've been around here for a long time, but I don't think that I've ever started a thread asking for a headphone recommendation before. Well, there's a first for everyone I guess. --------------------------------------------------------------------- My headphone journey...

I just got back from a performance of this piece (my first!), and was hoping to pick up a recording. So far, the only 'criticially acclaimed' CD I've found is the one with Karajan and the BPO on DG (400038), but I was hoping to tap into the collective experiences of the members here for...

Bear with me here: I run USB out of my laptop into a HagUSB USB-to-SPDIF convertor, which is then connected to a dac. Like this: laptop > usb > hagusb > spdif > dac I've always wondered whether my laptop put out a bit-perfect signal. Like many members here, I do not have a DTS receiver...

Hello all, For an upcoming major contribution to this forum, I need the help of all the owners of the aforementioned tubes. Could you all send me high resolution pictures or detailed pictures (more on that later) of the following tubes? 1. National Union full grey glass 6SN7GT 2...

Hello all, I'm bidding on something on eBay, but the seller, for reasons unknown, will only ship to CONUS - being located in Australia, this is an unacceptable situation for me. Would any Head-fier be willing to help act as a middleman for me, so that I may complete this transaction? In...

Hello all, I'm bidding on something on eBay, but the seller, for reasons unknown, will only ship to CONUS - being located in Australia, this is an unacceptable situation for me. Would any Head-fier be willing to help act as a middleman for me, so that I may complete this transaction? In...

I issue a challenge to Head-Fi's classical music nuts: As per the thread title, I'm looking for awe-inspiring choral music. I do not wish to exclude an attached orchestra. What counts as awe-inspiring? In a nutshell, I want something that will... well, make me fall on my knees and worship...

as per thread title. So... what's the going rate? Engraved base, RCA / Cunningham make, NOS?

...and it's about damned time too. ANNOUNCEMENT: http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200606270927042.html DETAILS: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/...geName=CMDV:AB "As Bill mentioned, our Community has told us – and our research confirms -- excessive shipping prices drive buyers from our...

Hello all, I am the proud owner of an IBM T41 laptop - I am trying to convert this, as far as possible, to an audiophile-worthy platform. To acheive this, I already own the following components: - HagUSB USB-to-coax convertor - Zhaolu DAC which are running in the following order...

Just thought I'd put this up for everyone. Anyone heard or used) of this product yet? http://www.xitel.com/product_phfl.htm

could someone (an admin or a mod perhaps), tell me what happened to my thread? the wax one. i posted it, went to sleep, and it appears to have been wiped off the face of the earth. thanks!

Could anyone tell me a little more about this tube? - Amperex 6DJ8 - Steel pins - A-frame, dimpled-disk getter - Holland made (Heerleen logos) - Orange globe print (no white print anywhere) Age? Sound? Thanks!