Hi,   My ER-4P's have given out. I loved them -- they were my second pair (and when I bought my first pair around 2004 or 2005, there wasn't much competition back then). However, as I'm going to replace them, I want to upgrade now and my only requirements are:   1. At least as much...

Hi,   WIll upgrading my 5th gen iPod to the iPhone 4 orr Samsung Vibrant yield a nice upgrade in SQ?   OR maybe forget the phone + music player convergence and just get a Sansa Clip and keep my old blackberry in my pocket?     OR am I better off upgrading the Ety ER4P that I use...

Long story short, I've been listening with the K701 (and sometimes the Grado SR225, ER-4P and M50s) and right now, I actually prefer the M-Stage over the Ming Da.   Should I just return or sell the Ming Da or should I try to tube-roll? I'm using JJ Tesla EL84's right now (freebie from...

It's my second day with the Ming Da MC 84C07 to drive my K701s (also relatively new, but burned-in for over 120 hours).   The first afternoon of listening when I just unpacked the Ming Da, warmed it up and simply connected my iPod (5th generation) via the Cardas mini-to-mini that I was using...

Hi,   While I'm trying to decide on a desktop amp, I realized I needed a DAC also. Can anyone recommend a DAC that works well with an iMac and hopefully something that works well with my SR-71? I'll use it at home at first and then maybe later I'll get another one for my office Mac machine...

Hi,   I'm looking to buy my first desktop amp for my K701s (not fully burnt-in yet, but I love the sound already). I'm thinking of getting the WA6 from Woo Audio.   But I thought that I might as well make sure to get an amp that will raise the quality of my other cans as well. Currently...

I'm planning to get an AKG K701 to use with my iMac and iPod (at home) and I have a few questions:   1. My favorite is still my Etys, so I assumed the K701 is along the lines of my taste in sound. Is my assumption accurate?   2. Off the iMac, will I need a DAC to drive the K701?   3...

I found my old Ety ER-4P at home. It broke some time in 2007. The broken part is the lack plastic tip that you stick into the foam or silicone tips. Is it possible to repair the Ety's? I replaced it with UE's but was thinking of getting a pair of ER4Ps again, but would might as well try to...

When I switch from the SR-225 to the Ety ER4, the SR-225 seem muddy by comparison. When I switch back to the Etys, I miss the SR-225's bass. But after listening to both for a while, I find myself more satisfied with the ER4. I tend to raise the volume on the SR-225 and I think it's hard on my...

I mostly use my Powerbook and iPod (line-out) as a source at home, the SR-225, SR-60, Etys and KSC-35 for headphones, and the SR-71 for my amp. My question is will upgrading the source with a sub-$500 CDP (like one of those Marantz or NAD models) make a difference?

I love the 225s. But it seems after a few songs with it, I begin to hear a high-pitched sound in a quiet setting. This never happened with the Etys and other phones I've used extensively. Anyone have any advice about this? Thanks...

I've been listening to the SR-225. It IS noticeably better than the SR-60 (especially the bass). But it's not like going from the apple earbuds to the SR-60. I'm not blown away with the difference. Actually, now I'm unhappy with the Ety's bass, but on the other hand, the 225 doesn't have the...

Hi, I'm looking for a new full-size headphone for home use. Does anyone know where I can audition Grados and Sennheisers in NYC -- in particular, the SR-225, SR-325, HD580/600?

Hi, I'm looking for a relatively cheap CD player but good enough for beginner audiophiles like me. Of course I don't know what relatively cheap is. But maybe something within the $300-$500 range? Also, for a home amp, I heard the SR-71 can be good enough for home use and I just got one. Do...

I have the porta corda and I just sent for the SR-71. I bought a Radio Shack charger and nickel metal hydrides and I'm currently charging them. Is there a better option? I heard about those plainviews around here but also heard they're out of production. Or should I just get a bunch of...

Hi, this might be a trivial noob question, but is it worth it to get an expensive mini-mini (like the ear candy) for the SR-71 or super macro? I'm planning to get either soon. My set-up is 4G ipod through line-out with the ety er4. I noted the ear candy cable on an SR-71 review and I'm...

Hi, I received the Porta Corda MKII from the group buy and I'm currently enjoying it. I'm finding that I need a second amp that I can just leave somewhere (either the office or my home). I prefer a portable. Can it get any smaller than the Corda while also getting better? I was thinking...

I have the Ety ER4 and I love them. But I'm looking for full-sized headphones partly for more comfortable home listening (and also for sharing the sound with friends, etc.). I'm considering an HD 580, since I managed to get a little portable amp from the Porta Corda group buy. Are there any...

For headphones, I have the ER4-P/S, the SR-60, and a KSC-35. I just have the Porta Corda for my amp. I haven't looked into listening and comparing the Lossless and 320kbps AAC yet. Is it worth it to have lossless? For home listening, is it a big deal to get a Sik Din or Pocketdock for...

I hae the second gen and I only use a Mac at home nowadays for graphics and photography (My PC is too old, otherwise I'd consider one of the iRivers or the Karma to play FLAC). So will the 4th gen iPod with lossless support and either headphone-out or line-out a worthy upgrade from my old...