Might as well add some WVU love to this thread. Somehow we're ranked number 3 yet are rarely mentioned on ESPN, or anywhere else for that matter. I'm not saying we're going all the way this year (so I don't have to eat crow, ala Michigan vs. App State), but our chances haven't looked this good...

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-PureAV-...4603674&sr=8-8 ~$4 over budget, but still nice for the price.

I'd look into a used Honda Accord (I'm assuming they call them Accords in NZ). Very reliable of course, and Honda is currently at the top for resale value. You can't go wrong with Toyota either, but Hondas are much easier to buy IMO. Typically it's either the LX or EX trim, and do you want...

Count me in, and thanks!

I have a CS degree, but I must say CE is much more difficult. Don't know how anyone could relate CE to Devry.

Great review. I was hoping you would say the DAC is subpar, which would save my wallet.....but....ugh, I may have to buy one now.

Jazzist, we must be head-fi soulmates. I was just about to post the same exact question regarding the same headphones and USB capability. But, I also require dual inputs for the amp sectioin as I'd like to hear SACD as well. Also leaning towards the Opera. Was considering the Micro ->...

Crackdown should be coming my way anyday now. Been playing the demo with my brother on Live. Very addictive. I actually prefer it over the GTA series. Running through the map, my bro found one of those big trucks with a ramp on the back that is normally used to tow cars. We set it up near...

There's one for sale in the FS forum....spacemanspliff, I believe.

Gears of War - xbox 360. My favorite FPS at the moment...I guess technically it's third person. I really like that it's a "stop and pop" kind of game instead of the typical "run and gun" FPS. Taking cover is vital to survival. More realistic, IMO. 9/10

My first guitar was electric, since it seemed easier to play for me (easier to fret)...plus it sounded cool with distortion! If you don't have the money for lessons and don't know how to read music (my situation during college), I recommend checking out tablature. It's a way of depicting chords...

You should set your laptop volume to max when using the Bithead. ...gives you unattenuated output, IIRC. I notice a clear improvement in SQ using the Bithead vs. my PC's output....though my soundcard is craptacular.

Quote: Originally Posted by TheSloth If you think about it, why should the gilmore lite and headfive sound vastly different to one another? That's not meant as an insult to the OP, but more food for thought as to what to expect from different amplifier designs, particularly ones of a...

Quote: Originally Posted by NiceCans At the risk of being accused of gender-bias (as well as going against the grain of the Head-Fi creed), be happy with the HD650 and either amp, and buy the wife something really special. The benefits will be bountiful I am certain. just a...

So I may have to jump to a higher price bracket to hear an improvement?...ugh. I'll try finding a DAC in the near future and see if that helps before upgrading amps. I must say that neither the Glite or Headfive are bad...I'm just curious what the potential is for the 650s. Though I'm...