First 9 are for current owners only. Please select the time frame of ownership that fits best. Poll can have multiple selections, please select all that are applicable (except, obviously, the ones in regard to time). Just feeding my curiosity.

I'm currently without an internet connection (just moved, decided not to continue with dial-up), and am looking for advice on wireless high speed access. I am not interested in cable, DSL, or other types of services. Just hoping the computer gurus here will lend a hand. A nearby coffee house...

Happy Birthday man! mmm... grass.

(note: I spent maybe 15 minutes with smushed bowls and RS-1, the modded Sennheiser Yellows grinch sent were clearly better; smushed bowls sound tipped up on top and wooly in bass by comparison. I only tried the RS-2 with bowls and smushed bowls, and that headphone is hella wolly. Something that...

Best looking DIY amps ever Have a good one man.

I'm sure this isn't a new idea but its rattling around my head. The definition of language is essentially a form of communication through written or verbal means. So why doesn't that apply to music? It conveys emotion and ideas better than words can, someone who is fluent in music can express...

TV doesn't count

I've got a lot of feelings about power supplies, cords, and conditioners and decided to start a thread instead of posting to one where the discussions have taken a mind of its own. The power supply is the core, the backbone, of any audio component. Its where the dynamics, black backgrounds...

I'm currently trying w2002s (courtesy of smokey) and have tried r10s (courtesy of edwin), I'm finding that I like the effect of a soundstage behind my ears - as if the headstage goes farther back in my head. Haven't had that from a dynamic headphone before, but the HP-1 layered notes in between...

First time I've ever seen Norah Jones perform, and ******* she's hot. Like HOT hot. When I saw Shakira and the rhythm of her hips on SNL my jaw dropped - it was like watching a snake charmer only I was the snake. I was completely hypnotized and I'm completely serious. I didn't really think I'd...

Big thanks to Edwin for the opportunity to hear his setup, for his hospitality, and for being a hell of a nice guy. Equally big thanks to those who lent some of the gear below (I'll let you speak up if you choose to be known). The setups: Nakamichi CD Player Tara Labs Air 3...

I got an email from someone about a post I made about a topic I've been discussing and wanted to clarify something in regards to the member of trade issues (in case others were unclear): Quote: "Member of the Trade" includes manufacturers, dealers, distributors, manufacturer's...

to clear the debate up (all first hand information from someone who's looked at the amps): Differences between Gold Reference/Maestro and SHA-1: Different board. Values for headphone signal path and low voltage power supply are different but the circuit is the same. Gold Reference...

As I type this I'm listening to PJ Harvey's Stories From The City/Stories From The Sea. System: Cary 306/200 w/ upsampling engaged Empirical Audio powercord PS Audio P300, multiwave at SS5 PS Audio The Lab powercord the wall Cardas Neutral Reference The Maestrobator Mullard...

I copied the first post from the original thread into this thread so it is understood to what the replies below are replying. Respond to the stickied original thread with contest entries. --DanG open to whoever wants to play and doesn't own all the albums below: based on the fat take from...

open to whoever wants to play and doesn't own all the albums below: based on the fat take from the "give me a dollar thread" ($10 from an anonymous member who said steak is good and ramen is bad. whoever you are, i laughed loudly when i opened the envelope) we're going to have a contest...

Lots of people to thank before I continue (note, I didn’t get any discounts or anything from the vendors listed, they were simply helpful as all hell): zzz, skippy101, and CaptainBubba – for being patient with me as I asked questions about everything from rectifiers to transformers to...

if you're a us citizen 18 years or older you have the opportunity to participate in the greatest tradition the united states has: voting. sam adams pissed off a **** load of people and george washington lost a lot of battles for this, so pay them the honor they deserve by registering, checking...

note: i am not selling anything. consider this more of a social experiment for the advancement of my kind. i might send a couple of thank you notes, depending on whether it'd cost more than a dollar. unopened packages of ramen (except for the creamy chicken bastardization) are also welcome.

yeah this has been discussed numerous times before but i'm reviving it for the sake of new insight, friendly debate, and feedback. so a new friend comes over tonight and sees my collection of music, then comments on how large it is. i mentioned that since i've been moving a lot lately about...

happy birthday man, hope it was a good one.

damn man, sorry its been missed... hope you're 18th is as good as george burns' (required reference from before your time...)

(warning: post to come written by an admitted vinyl junkie) i've been in this hobby a long time, and in that time i've crossed every little limit i've set for myself: i'll never spend more than four figures on my system, i'll never spend fore than five, i won't be one of those hardcore dudes...

after considering how ****ing cool your guys' meetings seem i'm thinking of taking a vacation and making the trip. i would be bringing a friend, who may or may not make it to the shin-dig. so here's my dilema: i've never been to texas and i'm wondering if its a place worth visiting. i'm not...

hey moderators, i was wondering, would it be possible to make a sticky thread for best cd player under $500 in the amps/sources forum, best headphones under $100 and grado vs. sennheiser under the headphones section? may help on multiple topics, and it will be easily accessible to new comers...