I am spending my first night with all the parts of the new rig in place, with everything functioning properly.  It took most of the day to sort out some problems, which eventually proved to be an issue with Audirvana Plus (in all fairness, it's likely operator error).   The Lampizator is a 4th...

I had a really nice set-up.  Stax 007 Mk II, Singlepower ES-1 amp (which actually worked flawlessly, which is noteworthy given the problems the company had), Musical Fidelity DAC. It was wonderful, but I sold it all, since our then toddler wasn't sleeping all the time any longer and we could...

My dear friend, here's hoping you have a wonderful birthday.

In the spirit of LTUCCI's recent gesture of kindness, I've decided to keep that same spirit alive. Though I may not be a prolific poster, I am very appreciative of the members at head-fi who have nurtured my journey. There have been so many times on head-fi when people have gone beyond what...

Are my eyes deceiving me, or is the new Monday Night Football crew sporting Ultrasone headphones?

Last Thursday, I was thrilled to receive, finally, my ES-1 and it has been burning in ever since. The ES-1 has but two options - silver wiring in the signal path and upgraded power supply. The former was recommended by Mikhail, to add a touch of brightness to an Omega that can come across as a...

I was/am watching this inane TV show this evening and a question arose. In the game show, contestants select 1 briefcase out of 26, with each briefcase containing various amounts of money from one cent to one million dollars. Assume that a contestant selects briefcase number 7 (but, of...

I ordered (and just received) these for my upcoming overseas trip. Given the proximity of my departure, I haven't the time to post pics. For those who would like to see some representative pictures, please see the following link: http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...hlight=ATH-ES7 I...

My adventure at head-fi started nearly two years ago. Like so many others, I was just looking to upgrade my stock earbuds. And then the bug bit me, big time. Earbuds, to PX200s, to PX100s, to DT880s, to Ultrasone HFI 700s, to HD600, to HD595, to 770/80s, to HP3000s, and now I find myself the...

May he rest in peace.

Just got back home from today's meet. I will mainly leave it to others to discuss the arrangements and logistics. As to the gear itself, there were a couple of no shows. gsferrari - I understand completely your not coming, given that your package from goredwings19 only came today and you...

In October of 2003, I started my first thread, scared to death of sounding as stupid and uniformed as I, in fact, was. I had just toasted some PX200s (my first "high-end" headphones ) and was looking for some advice for my next purchase. I ended that first thread with the following: "I am...

Here are some photos I just received from Larry at Headphile of my new HP3000s (done in Bloodwood). They will be here in time for our Ft. Worth meet.

. . . arrived this morning! I was like a kid at Christmas, furiously unwrapping, so many layers of protection it was like one of those Russian nesting dolls I thought I'd never get through it all, and then finally . . . Sorry for the poor quality of my photo. If you want to see something...

No, I'm not looking for the headphone to tell me how wonderful I am (that would be complimentary). Source: set, lossless audio files TOSlinked to a Benchmark DAC1. Don't suggest a better source - I'm pleased with the DAC1 and the convenience of listening to audio files in my computer...

Virometal and I are going to hook up on July 23rd and anybody interested is invited! Location I teach at Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, Texas. We've been given permission to use one of the Executive MBA classrooms in the new Smith Entrepreneurs Hall for our meet. These rooms...

Another example of the beautiful work of Xanadu777 at www.headphile.com. I'll post impressions when they arrive in a few days. Xanadu777 - you da man! [/url][/IMG]

At present, 90% of my listening occurs at my computer (a PowerMac G5), using an iPod as a source, running to a Supermono (yes, the prototype), to various headphones. I am in the process of re-ripping all my cds to Apple Lossless. Thereafter, I would like to listen straight from the computer and...

My new Supermono arrived yesterday! I ordered the intermediate model (without the four switches) and upgraded to the OPA637s and triple stacked buffers. I would undertake a full review but, in all honesty, I lack the breadth of experience for it to be of any signifcant value. So, some brief...

A couple of days ago, I emailed Xin (info@fixup.net) seeking information on the proper configuration of the Supermono I intended to order once they were officially released. On a lark, I asked if I could go ahead and send him a cashier's check now (realizing that he had always indicating a...

Here's a link to a battery now available for iPods that can boost battery life to 21 hours (at least, under ideal conditions: eq off, backlight off, etc.). http://playlistmag.com/reviews/2004/...batt/index.php

I recent posting from this past weekend provides more precise information on the Supermono than has been available previously. You can see from the quoted paragraphs that there will be three models (standard, simplified and featured) and some options one can add thereafter. Quoting Xin...

Now that I'm focusing on my portable rig, I have been looking into an amp that incorporates a good quality DAC. Of course, there's the bithead/total bithead, but its mixed reviews make me a bit reluctant to jump in that direction. Until recently, one could consider a product from...

The more I listen to them, the more I become convinced that the Sennheiser PX100s are an outstanding value. Since beginning this adventure toward poverty, I have owned at least a half dozen (mostly closed) headphones. Through it all, the PX's have endured. They're light, convenient for travel...

Yes, I've seen this suggestion come up more than once before. Even so, I think the time is right to press the issue again. I am prompted to make the request, not for my own sake, but for the sake of the head-fi community. Headphones/audio is a hobby and, by definition, a hobby is an...