Hi, I just went with the default settings. I read that the output from the V-Link is always 24 bit (I can't find the quote now, though). On the Parasound, the V-Link lights up the De-emphasis light and does not lock onto a sampling rate, and there is not sound out. When I used the...

Hi, I just got in a trade an old, but great quality dac, a Parasound DAC 2000 Ultra. I tried to use my Musical Fidelity V-Link with it and it did not work. After doing research, I found the V-Link outputs 24 bits which the dac cannot process. Luckily, I also had a Phiree U2 converter to...

I did not think the O2 was a good match for the Mad Dogs.  I don't have an ODAC, I use a MF V-Dac.  I did not really love the Mad Dogs until I got a vintage receiver which was a little brighter.  The Mad Dogs can sound sterile and uninspiring with some set-ups.  The O2 is very neutral which is...

I think the MD would sound best with a bright amp.  I had really great luck with a vintage receiver, a Pioneer SX-3700, I got yesterday.  With my JDS O2 or my preamp/amp combo, I could drive the Mad  Dogs loud & clear, but the sound was boring.  I missed some slam & excitement.  The vintage...

Out of the box, I found the A2 to have a bad midbass hump. I upgraded the speaker wire & they sound much better. The binding posts are a little weird. I think they are too short for bananas. The posts are close and threaded to the bottom. I took the speakers to my local stereo store who...

Hi-- I am looking to get a better pair of small speakers. My top three choices are the Audioengine A2, Swans D1080mkII or M-Audio AV40. Last weekend I purchased a set of AV30 M-Audio speakers. Those are getting returned to the store. I listen to many kinds of music including Jerry Garcia/Dead...

I've been using a Dakine 101 for five years, and it still looks great. Its a wonderful bag. For a daypack, I like Gregory packs. Check out Campmor, they have a large selection and always have something good on sale. Better yet, if you are near Paramus, NJ, go there in person. Its the best...

Hi, I'd like to come with my budget components: MS-1 & KSC-75 headphones Porta Corda II & Millett Starving Student Amps Nano 4gb 2nd gen & MacBook with Alien DAC I'm looking forward to hearing the great equipment, see you all next month

I had a great time meeting everyone last year. I want to participate again.

I'll be coming & looking forward to it. I'm a local (West Orange) & can give rides from the train or bus. Since I am a homeowner w/ a toddler, I only have value (inexpensive) equipment: Allessandro MS-1 & KSC-75 headphones, Entech 205.2, 2nd gen ipod, iaudio m3, 2x pcd players, old school...

Hi, I would be up for a West Orange meet. I live there. There is plenty of bus service to Turtle Back Zoo which is a short drive to the Wilshire Grand. The buses may even stop closer to the hotel. That looks like a VERY nice hotel and its new. I don't have exotic gear, but I would love to...

When I joined Head-fi a few years ago, I got a Meier Porta Corda II amp from a group buy. I like it a lot w/ my MS-1 & KSC-75. Now, Head-fi has another deal with Meier, the Headsix. Its $150, but read Skylab's impression of the Porta Corda III. The Headsix is like the Move, Meier's replacement...

I recently had the same questions. I had an ALO Cotton Dock, sik din, & a Turbodock v8 and compared them. The Cotton Dock is fantastic, better than the other docks with a Cardas HPI cable. Turbo's dock is more versatile. I can use it in my car and to my stereo with a rca to mini cable. Recently...

The same thing happened to the right MS-2i I had for less than one day. I returned them for a refund. I have been quiet with this for over a month, so I am not bad-mouthing Grado. On my headphone, it appeared the hole was not drilled straight for the rod. I wasn't putting glue on a brand new...

I am very interested in the Denon D2000 headphones. I was ready to order from the AudioCubes' Post Father's Day sale, but I am worried about them being too big for my head. I wear a size 7 hat. My ms-1's fit fine. I had the ms-2i's for a few days & they were good, too. I don't want to have to...