Well, my UM2's were going on 10 years I believe, so I cannot complain. I surely got my monies worth out of them. As I haven't been around lately I am amazed at all the different companies making IEM's. It's mind boggling. Anyway, I need to replace my UM2's so I figured on buying another pair...

Well, bangraman, please, tell us how you really feel :) You are spot on though. Journalistic integrity is nearly non-existent, especially within the last ten years or so. While I have never been a fan of the media to begin with, I can barely stomach them now. And in regard to reviewing gear, I...

Well, I guess you could call me an old-timer. Over 10 years I believe. And on Headwize before that. Nothing stays the same. I miss the old-timers.

Rammstein - Herzeleid  

Quote: No, I don't believe anyone here would tell you to ignore those members. Just remember who you are hearing what from. And then you must make up your own mind. I haven't gone custom and probably won't, as all of my IEM use is while I am out and about and my ER4p and UM2's work fine...

As I haven't read all 45 pages forgive me if this has been mentioned. While I applaud Shure for finally releasing what I hope to be a successful IEM for them, I am again perplexed. As a forever user of ER4P's and UM2's (almost always portably) I have always marveled at how people seemed to get...

Quote: I had the exact same amp. It was the best thing since sliced bread back then.

As of right now, I am updating my gear list that will be at the meet:   Violectric V90 Maverick D1 + with WE and GE tubes Cambridge DacMagic Azur 100 Audioengine D1 HE-400 iMac 21" (music server about 750GB)   As well as any other purchases I may make between now and then :)

No don't delete the thread. I am interested in knowing if there is any difference asI am looking to buy another Kingwa amp.  

I was searching for a more substantial box to enclose my cmoy and came across Serpac's website. Remember these? They were awesome. I remember getting what I believe was a MINT in a blue translucent plastic Serpac case. It was awesome. Basic toggle switches for everything. No LEDs needed or...

Quote: Having owned the HD650's now going on the seventh time, (I keep selling them thinking there is something better; which there isn't), I will say the HD650's like being paired with a warmer amp. I don't know if I'd consider the O2 and ODAC. While they are fantastic products, in the...

Here is the reply from Mr. Reim re: swapping opamps. Anyone care to comment as to whether this is scientifically sound advice? Thanks.   To your question.   I know that there is always some rumour about op-amp rolling but concerning our gear I never heard of somebody having been...

Quote: That's a great idea. However, as Todd ships internationally, and with the strength of the euro vs the dollar, it would make even more sense for our international members to throw their business Todd's way. Wouldn't you agree?

Not to hijack the thread, but since this is where all the smart people are, I figured I'd ask. Recently got a v90. As I've listened to it quite a bit with the stock opamps, I would like to experiment with a few of my fav's. Thing is, I don't know if they'll be compatible or not. Ideally the 637...

As I've listened to it quite a bit with the stock opamps, I would like to experiment with a few of my fav's. Thing is, I don't know if they'll be compatible or not. Ideally the 637, the 8620, and the 727, and maybe you all could recommend something new.   I am going to put my order in and I...

Thanks for posting this and following up. I, too, just received the Maverick D1 + and found the same thing happening. No sound when connected via USB. I had the midi settings maxed at 24/96, but they were 2 in and 2 out. Obviously that won't work, so I swapped to optical and there was no problem.  

I have no problems connecting the MB to the Maverick via Toslink/miniplug, but I can't seem to get it to recognize the USB. For example, I can plug in Toslink and everything works fine. However, when I try this with the USB, nada Nothing. I believe I have changed the settings correctly in Midi...

Wow. That does suck. He's gonna have to sell a lot of gear to make up for that. Wonder why the cc company didn't call the card owner as they do when I try to buy expensive stuff. Even though I buy stuff all the time, they still call to verify. An ounce of prevention...  

Well, I've had myself a bit of a shopping spree recently. As you can see below, I couldn't make up my mind about which DAC/Amp would make me smile, so I bought them all. They've been warming up in my bedroom. I'll start listening tomorrow. For now, I'll just share the pics. I plan on bringing...

For Windows, foobar. For Mac, Audirvana.   I don't use iTunes as it doesn't natively support FLAC. And please don't tell me it does. It doesn't. Anything I've got to convert to play is not natively. I drop two iTunes in the toilet every morning.  

I figured it out. Was the n00bish mistake one could make. That's all I'll say. I am ashamed.   Thanks for your offer though.

I figured it out. Was the n00bish mistake one could make. That's all I'll say. I am ashamed.   Thanks for your offer though.

Quote: My vinyl was ripped with a 96Khz sample rate. I saw no need for anything higher as my wallet can't afford gear capable of playing 192Khz. And my ears can't hear the difference anyway. :)   Tips are always welcome.   Right now, I am looking at using a Mini to setup a...

Let's revive the dead. I have a Maverick D1 + on the way from Asia and I am also expecting a NFB-12 from another member to arrive any day now.   Once I have had time to get these pieces up and running, I'll be happy to answer any questions. Just so you know, I've upgraded the opamps and also...

Forgive the n00bish question, but do vendors sell direct at meets, and if so, do they discount their prices at all? Reason I ask is I've got my eye on a Woo amp.   Thanks.