I had exactly the same problem with my SR5N's - or to be more exact, the SRD-6 energiser unit. I suspect that using the energiser as a swich will not really degrade the sound, as the leads to the amplifier are quite short. However, there are a couple of mods which I did to my SRD-6 which you...

Thanks for the info. I couldn't find this is spite of countless searches!

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but here goes. If I decide to fit a new set of valves to my Stax 007t valve amp, can anyone tell me how to check the bias? It looks pretty straightforward - there are four test points inside the amp on the printed circuit board, and four...

With the obvious popularity of headphones, it amazes me that binaural recordings are so hard to come by. Can anyone point me towards a source of good quality binaural recordings? I don't mean the usual crappy 'sound effects' recordings, but good classical or jazz / big band recordings. I seem to...

Does anyone know where you can obtain good quality binaural recordings of music as opposed to recordings of crappy sound effects? I was thinking along the lines of classical music or well engineered jazz or big band music. Judging by the number of people who contribute to these headphone forums...

Thank you to everyone who replied - I guess it's a toss up between the Sony and Sharp models, which is more or less what I originally thought. The only snag with the Sharp MD33's is that they have to be purchased from abroad, and I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle with customs and import...

Can anyone recommend a fairly inexpensive ear bud (no more than about $50 or £35) that would be suitable for using during a flight instead of the crappy earphones supplied by the airline. I am looking for something that will offer a degree of sound isolation from background noise, and...

I use a Stax 4040 Signature System II, and I was wondering if someone can tell me (very precisely) the correct way to adjust the bias on the SRM-006t amplifier? There have been one or two postings on this subject, but the instructions given have been a bit vague. For example, I gather that...