I really liked the pads on carl's 701. I am going to have to get those for my 702s for sure. I have to say, the Utopia to me was a little boomy. It was clear, maybe just a tad bit loose in the bass department. the highs sparkled and the mid range was present....but the low end kinda drowned...

Was great to see (and listen) to the single power amps, both of them. Always good to see these guys...had a great time.

Thanks for the reply and the help.

do we have any mods at all?

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Looking for a moderator. I have messaged a few different, but no reply in weeks.

Looks nice    http://www.whathifi.com/news/astell-kern-ak-jr-ps399-high-resolution-audio-player

Wow is that actually a name or did you sneeze when you typed that out? HAHAHA

Here is my setup now:   iPod 5.5G DiyMOD 120GB running Rockbox Headamp Pico Amp/DAC Westone 4 Hippocase to hold it all, but sometimes i go without it.               

Jack Johnson - "Better Together"   David Weckl - "Cultural Concurrence"   Michael Hedges - "The Jealous Tunnel - About Face"   Bill Evens Trio - "Israel"   Primus - "Tommy the Cat"   John Williams - "Star Wars Opening theme from Return of the Jedi"        These are my Go to songs...

JP and Tyrion know ill be there =) 

could just have the seat down....really nice bike.    

Quote: Ya, i understand...   Its not a bad deal to replace a broken 530 with a 535 at half price. I just didnt see it fitting that there isnt something in place for simple fixes, like the headphone jack or the cable housing. Which is the point i was trying to make.....after that...

Its fine, call me names...call me a troll, call me this and that. i never once called anyone names nor did i "insult" shure with my note, if anything it was a smart ass remark.   Fact of the matter is what happened after i posted was unfair and down right mean....i posted an honest...

Check out bikes direct. Can get a decent starter 29er for around that.   Maybe a speicalized rockhopper 29er.   If you dont go 29er, a decent starter 26er could be an option for ya. Since you not really doing much technical trails a 26er might be perfect.