Well, at least I'm not alone.   I had the same thing happen as others...  Placed an order, got the 'Oops' screen... rinse, repeat.   Ended up with three successful orders that I thought were actually failures.  I sent a couple of emails but haven't heard anything back, yet.  I've not been...

Mine is a cropped version of this image, which I painted:     I painted it for a show in at the Piranha Shop in Seattle, WA.  It's called "The Greeter".  Clive Barker, Wayne Barlow, and Zdzislaw Beksinski are some pretty big influences.   In my signature, I've got some other places to...

I've been trying to finish "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" for about three years, now.  I just keep picking it up for a few pages and then putting it away for months on end :)  The movie of the same name is really lyrical and a great slow-burn and is the reason I...

I'm looking into a custom IEM and am eagerly researching the JH Audio 13/16s.  I can only afford one and would like to buy the one that would be most similar to the Sennheiser 650HD in sound signature.   I love my 650s but don't want to take them abroad with me.  They're too large and I want...

I've only had the DAC-2 for a couple of days, now.  But, the difference in SQ was immediately appreciable when I had it replace a Channel Islands (CI) VDA2/VAC1 combo.    Mostly, I've noticed better transparency.  Vocals and instruments are more clearly perceived and accurately placed in the...

Def like the Complys better than the Sony Hybrids.  The isolation is about the same, to me and I can't really distinguish enough of a difference in the sound for that to make a difference.  The Complys are just more comfotable.

Just got some hybrids, today... will update on my impressions vs. the complys.

So I was just given a "broken" Dual 721. I just had it fixed for 40 USD. Now I need a new cartidge. So what's a good one around 50 USD? Grado? Ortofon?

Quote: Originally Posted by mnagali just curious which tips you've settled on? I have been using the Comply 400 (grey) tips. I have not tried the Sony Hybrids, yet. Would they offer more isolation? The isolation with the Complys and no music playing really is sh'tae. But that may...

Well, I've been listening to the TFPs prety extensively in different situations and from different sources. Here's a few notes: - Concerning the muddiness... it seems that my brain has acclimated to the sound signature of these phones. I don't think they are muddy anymore. I noticed the...

Well, you know what my vote goes for... the CI Audio option. I wish I could give you comparisons to the other setups you've listed. But the CI gear is the first and only I've owned. Best of luck with your decision. I bet you're going to like whatever you get. Give us your thoughts once you...

DAC first, cables last x2 I'll go ahead and plug the Channel Islands DAC, the VDA-2, since I have one... It's actually well regarded against pricier DACs like the Benchmark DAC1 (or at least it was a year or two ago when there were only, like, one or two Benchamark DAC1s). I like it for...

What about Channel Islands products? DAC: CIAudio VDA-2 (599 USD) + VAC-1 PSU (179 USD) Amp: CIAudio VHP-2 (399 USD) + VAC-1 PSU (179 USD) The DAC has two digital inputs and two sets of analog outputs. And, it can output a balanced signal. AND!!!! If you decide to get another VHP-2...

Thanks dj nellie! I've yet to come across an earphone that exhibits as bad sibilance as people exhibit :P Though, my experience is quite limited in that regards... with earphones, I mean. Thanks for the answer in regards to the different tips, too.

I've been listening to the TFPs a lot since delivery (last Thursday) and have grown to like them, for the most part. This may be due to "brain burn-in". For example, I especially noticed the "mud" in Thom Yorke's voice. I don't notice it so much anymore... though things are still a bit warm with...