Quote: Originally Posted by JxK Well, I won't argue with the power of placebo. And you're right about the effect of placebo in medicine. If I remember properly (and don't quote me here) typical response rates to "placebo treatment" range between 20% to as high as 60% for certain...

Quote: Originally Posted by JxK Say what you want to about absolutes...but buddy...the physics isn't much more complex than basic arithmetic. If you can add up a grocery list, then you should be able to take in the physics. Just remember, we're all human, and as such have senses that...

Quote: Originally Posted by milesandcoltrane You, my dear friend, just made an absolute statement You, sir, are correct.....and THAT is why I followed it with the <G>!! It was an all too feeble attempt at humor.....sorry I missed.....

This is all very interesting, but unfortunately it may be pointless. If I hear a difference with a new cable and you do not hear a difference, can we both be “right”?? Or am I “wrong” to hear a difference with a new cable simply because I can’t measure a difference that I think would explain...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bennyboy71 Great stuff. Music's pretty cool, isn't it? Oh yeah.....music is VERY cool. I will freely admit that for a while it seemed like I was more into the gear than the music.....I would ask myself "how much difference can an amp really...

I am a long time lurker, but infrequent poster, but because you guys have impacted my wallet as well as my life, I would like to share my story. I have been an audiophile for many years and my current home system has Belles amps driving Vandersteen speakers and subs, with an Exemplar / Denon...

Thanks, Uncle Erik.....I had not considered swapping out the preamp on my main system. I am still looking for a good portable option for on airplanes (closed or IEM) as well as traveling with me to the office (could be open, closed, or IEM there. With all of this "thinking" I remembered my...

Bump..... Any ideas?? I have read that my P-51 Mustang delivers higher current that other RSA amps, but can it drive full sized cans? UE11's have had rave reviews.....what differences am I likely to hear between them and say K701's through the P-51 mustang? Which way would you go??

My current portable system is: 120G iPod Classic (moving to Apple Lossless files from a mixture of compression rates) -> iBasso LOD and CB01 Interconnect -> RSA P51 Mustang -> Triple.Fi 10 Pro (comply tips) or Etymotic 4p (with P-S cable) I am a LONG time audiophile with what I consider to...

Whew, made it through this 150 page marathon with one quick question.....have there been any "issues" with UE customer service since they became part of Logitech?

Quote: Originally Posted by todd@tk7.net just received my P-51 Mustang, wow great work Ray, and man is it smaller than expected. great work Ray!!! Mine was waiting for me when I got home from work last night as well.....and I douldn't agree more, in spite of the on-line images...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tenchi211 Right on the money Tactical. I emailed Etymotic yesterday requesting a sample of the mushroom foamies as well as the small baby blue tri-flanges and I received an email today that they are on the way! Thanks for the tip, and thanks to Maureen...

(1) I am still caught in the "high end audio" vortex.....how did you escape?? (2) I agree with other posters, you should at least give the UE Triple.Fi 10 Pro's a listen. I find them to have a pleasant soundstage and sonic signature. Shure 530's sounded good as well, but they were a bit...

Quote: Originally Posted by TacticalPenguin They sent me some of them a while back and another pair a week or two ago, I have been using them. They are indeed great, if you push them in farther they isolate more than ANYTHING hands down. If you email ety's customer support you should be...