I had to return the 2.5mm stock balanced cable and I don't have a spare 2 pin backup cable. I have to wait until the cable gets back to NJ before they will send out a replacement so I won't be able to listen to them for a while. My initial impressions with an Astell&Kern DAP are very very good...

Try this store in Falls Church. They carry Grados and some other nice stuff. They closed they're Bethesda store and consolidated it in Falls Church even though the website doesn't say so. http://www.soundimagesusa.com/

Add me to the attendee list. I live in northern virginia.

I use a G3 Ipod with an arcam rdock connected to my solo and it sounds wonderful through a pair of Ohm Walsh 2s.

Shears Campbell, Carpenter, Walrus, Butcher... I get all mixed up... Anyway, cheers to you, Billy! By the way, I own the yellow Beetle and I am still alive.

909, You look like William Carpenter. Glad to see you again, mate.

I think the Cyrus runs at about $1100.

1. Used Rega Planar 3 2. Cambridge Audio Azur 640p (MM/MC) The 640p is a much better preamp than the NAD. The P1 is a good turntable, but consider a Pro-ject Debut III also. It seems to be an inexpensive entry level turntable, like the P1, with good reviews. Stan

Request your assistance. I need to replace an older Sony CD Player. Of the following options, what would you choose? I could spend as much as the cost of the Cyrus, but I'm hoping for a cheaper and almost-as-good option based on your opinions. 1. Beresford TC-7510 & inexpensive CD transport...

FYI: The MS-2s do not include the Grado 1/4" to 1/8" plug adaptor like the MS1s. P.S. I'm extremely glad the group buy worked out after all. I sincerely apologize to everyone for suggesting cancellation. I had been talking to Alessandro for the last few weeks. When Alessandro contacted me...

Received info and it appears that the headphones were delivered to doobooloo.

I'm in also. I'll be taking public transportation from NJ, unless a few people want to carpool in from NJ and split the costs. (Morris County)

Micr0c0sm: I just sent you a PM. Please read.

I suggest that this group buy be cancelled and everyone who paid micr0c0sm request a refund. It has become way too difficult. I think that some of the recent comments regarding this group buy and any business agreement that exists between Alessandro and Grado are definitely not appropriate...

Update: Last word was that Allesandro would contact me as soon as he received delivery from Grado. I think we may be pushed back partially because of backorders from all the individuals purchasing at full price. It's understandable. He is running a business and is only offering the discount...