A call for Head-fi collective wisdom: I am deciding whether to get Sensaphonics custom molds for my Shure E500s. Like a good head-fier should, I have searched head-fi for relevant threads. Based on what I've read, I have definitively ruled out the Westone UM56 (stem breakage) and upgrading to...

Here they are. Here's an old thread discussing value, shipping costs in a similar, previous deal.

I am interested in impressions of mini-mini cables by iMod users to help me with a cable purchase. Searches failed to reveal the kind of data I am after. If I missed an informative, relevant thread, please provide the link. I considered posting a poll but decided that the factors affecting...

I am packing for a family vacation in which we are going to be spending a good deal of time tooling around the South Island in a rented Toyota Camry. I am bringing a 4th gen iPod and, as the post's title suggests, would like to play the iPod through the car's audio system. I have no idea whether...

For those head-fiers in the US, don't forget to vote today. What does that have to do with the this thread's title? I just turned on one of my favorite Internet radio stations, WNCW, only to smile when I heard Ella Fitzgerald singing Vote For Mister Rhythm. I started thinking about how much...

This study further contributes to the perception that headphone listening is risky. Quibble: classifying music listening as loud when @ 80% of volume seems fairly naive. But then, how else to do a survey on this topic?

I was sitting here listening to Dr. John's N'Awlinz on my "new" Sony CD3000 and marveling at their synergy with with the Portal Panache when coincidentally, I spotted this completed deal on the 'goN. Whoa! I hope it was a head-fier that got this bargain.

I used the updater to "upgrade" to iTunes 6.0.4 along with a couple of iPod updates. When I finished, iTunes crashed whenever I played a music file or a radio stream. You can access the info on files, just not play them. Repaired permissions, deleted preference files, reinstalled iTunes...still...

I got a pm that cannot be marked as read or deleted. I keep getting an alert window informing me of a new pm (which is the same, old one).* I have pm-ed the Member's Lounge mod. Anything else I might do to remedy this annoyance? ________ *Hmmm. I wonder whether I am getting a bunch of...

what do you do? I e-mailed head-fi this: MOD EDIT: Example of possibly suspicious For Sale thread deleted. Is there any thing else I should be doing? I am concerned that the no thread crapping rule allows too much time for buyers to be duped. I guess the Protect Yourself Against...

This thread concerns an attempt to responsibly handle a glitch in a consummated deal. If you are familiar with the SXH-1 headphone amplifier Perreaux made prior to the current SXH-2, several head-fiers involved in the deal are in need of your wisdom. The Issue: Estimating the difference in...

My daughter is leaving for Seoul, Korea in a month and is taking her laptop with her. My wife and I would like to communicate with her using voice over the Internet. Anyone on head-fi have experience with Skype or similar beasts? I'll ask a specific question but I am open to whatever "veterans"...

You read another head-fier's words expressing an unarticulated thought that has been bouncing around in your head? Quote: Originally Posted by amartignano ... more punch in the bass (not more bass, but more dynamic in bass)... At the moment you see the connection between your...

I have a (nicely upgraded) Headsave transit meta42 that is acting up. It has started to make background "swooshing" sounds. I have a Hornet on order and suspect that I will no longer have any need for the transit. Should I sell it as is or is it worth it to have it fixed and then sell? If the...

A previous thread about a CD lift got me thinking about how to best store a substantial CD collection resulting in this solicitation for suggestions. Criteriaspace efficiency: I would like to have room for 800 to 1000 CDs while occupying relatively little "visual frontage." A book shelf type...

We decided to start a new thread because we are changing dates to Sunday, June 12th. Here we go! First order of business: Head count - Let us know if you think you will make it. Second item on the agenda: Even though we are having a Raleigh meet a month earlier (May 14) do folks want to...

My wife and I are talking about installing some custom cabinetry to hold the TV and the audio equipment. Nothing too fancy, just kitchen-type melamine, but with specialized shelving to facilitate swapping components and ICs. Any experience with this out there in head-fi land? We are also...

No need for further responses. See the post "Thanks, Guys" below. Thanks for reading YADIYNQ (Yet Another DIY Newbie Question). The Situation: I would like to up upgrade the stock opamps to 627s on my Onix XCD-88 CDP (internals identical to the Shanling S100/ MH CD25). From searching the...

One of my daughters is in a group that performs to music outdoors. Sometimes the troupe uses a $50 Sony boombox for sound. I wondered whether I couldn't throw something together based on the sonic-t amp that would be in a whole other league. So... I am looking for recommendations for speakers...

Here. The usual disclaimers apply, e.g. I am not affiliated... With a three year warranty it cost me $316 shipped to NC. I am still burning it in. It offers HDCD capability and seems quite sturdy with a quiet transport. From what I have read, this model (whether labeled MH, Shanling)...

May won out in the previous poll. Choose the days that work for you.

If you are likely to attend a head-fi meet in the Raleigh area please vote for which months you prefer. We will deal with details (where, precisely when, equipment, etc.) later.

I have read good things about the now defunct California Audio Laboratories line of CD players and DACs. I can get a vintage CAL ICON (mark 1) cd player for $125. Would this be a reasonable choice for a secondary system (Senn HD595 and Perreaux amp)? I want to keep the cost in this range.

Just a heads up for what looks to be a good deal on the 'gon. link Looks to be in great condition. The usual disclaimers apply. I have no affiliation...

I would like to solicit the collective wisdom of head-fiers in the following matter. I purchased a Denon CDP after reading mkmelt's alert here. As he advised, I requested that the CDP be protected with a transport locking screw and the seller agreed. Today it arrived with no locking screw...