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Little Dot II bad left channel
I did look under the hood but nothing obviously loose or burnt looking. :)- kinsale
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Little Dot II bad left channel
Hey all, I have my Little Dot II for a good few years but recently it developed a bad left channel (no sound). I swapped tubes and the right channel still works so that rules out the tubes themselves. So it could be a number of things but does anyone know if anyone repairs these? I can't...- kinsale
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Is this STAX cable useful to anyone?
It is 16 feet in length. Is it worth anything? Clearing my house out and forgot I had this. Thanks Ian- kinsale
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Need USB DAC for $200.
I'm looking for a USB DAC but all I seem to see are DAC/Head Amps. I have no need for an Amp and just want the DAC. I don't want to spend more than $200. I have a DAC Destroyer already. Is this as good as I can do given my limited funds? My amp is a headroom amp which I like a lot. Please...- kinsale
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Anyone know where to get a deal on Stax or Koss ESP950?
I need to get back into Electrostatic headphones. Budget can only stretch to $400 right now. Anyone know of anywhere to get good deals on Stax or Koss Electrostatics? Used is ok by me. I've been stalking the forums but nothing is coming up.- kinsale
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To all the travelers IEM or Noise Cancelling?
On a plane which works better, IEM or noise cancelling headphones? Going to Florida soon and not sure which ones to take with me.- kinsale
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Which Grado equals the HD600?
Thanks, that's just what I was looking for. I was hoping maybe the 225 would be ok. I'd rather buy once and get the 325 though.- kinsale
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Which Grado equals the HD600?
Sort of a strange question I know. But besides comparing price point which is not always accurate, which model of Grado is at the level of detail and overall quality of the HD600 or for that matter K701? I guess I'm asking how high up in the line do I need to go to have a similar level of...- kinsale
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- sennheiser-hd-600
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Best open air headphones for Acoustic Music
Thanks for all the replies guys. I do have a couple of headphone amps. Nothing special but decent. I'm leaning towards a AKG as I have never heard these. I've had in the past Grado, Sennheiser, Beyer and Stax. I loved the Stax but can't afford a setup right now. They used to come by used...- kinsale
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Best open air headphones for Acoustic Music
Hi all, I have approx $300 to spend. Besides the Sennheiser 650 what is the best headphone for Acoustic music. Really looking for airy and wide soundstage. Comfort is an issue as well as I will wear them for hours on end at work. Used is ok too. Thanks!- kinsale
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Would Stax SR-80 Pro Electrets benefit from an upgrade in Amplifier?
Thanks Spritzer. I was worried no one came to these forums anymore. I'm not very good at DIY and would hate to ruin the amp. The SR80 Pros are nice but I feel they are lacking in a lot of areas. I'm finding more enjoyment from my M50 and Amp right now. However I miss the Stax quickness and...- kinsale
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Would Stax SR-80 Pro Electrets benefit from an upgrade in Amplifier?
thanks for the reply. I can't seem to find any info on the amp. Can it drive regular electrosats or just electrets?- kinsale
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Would Stax SR-80 Pro Electrets benefit from an upgrade in Amplifier?
I have the SR-80 Pros paired with the SRM-Xs amp. I believe that any Pro bias amp will also drive them? Is this true? Would they get any benefit from an upgrade in amplifier?? Thanks so much, Ian- kinsale
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The Stax thread (New)
I am Liquidating some of my headphones and have a question about some Stax I have. They are the SR80-Pros + SRM-Xs. I was wondering what I should ask for these in the ForSale forum. Any idea? I was also considering trader but still do not have a real idea about how much they are worth. ...- kinsale
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Best Bang For Buck Setup
I just received my AT M50s in the mail tonight. For a hundred bucks they can't be beat imo. Read the M50 threads.- kinsale
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)