Are those some balanced Denon's I spy? 5000 or 7000? How do they do balanced?

In the pictures for the Ultra Desktop DAC, I couldn't help but notice a little something called the "Headroom Balanced Ultra Desktop Amp" as well. Verrrrry Eeeeenteresting.

Any more details on this bad boy? (Or should I say THESE bad boy-S, given that there were some amp-related hints in here as well)? Any new developments to report? (I mean, help me out here -- I'm desperately attempting to destroy my finances, and I think this DAC/amp might just do the trick.)

Quote: Originally Posted by Brandon B ...I'm sure there are worse cover tunes... If you ever get a chance to hear the Leonard Nimoy version of "Proud Mary," then you'll know how correct you are.

I don't know which IEMs you're used to, but I'm switching over from ER-4P/S (which I still love, and use on my commute on the subway) to Denon D5000s at home. Pretty different experience, to say the least, heh. They're very, very comfortable, on my head at least. No problems there. They...

Patti Smith - "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Creepy banjo. Awesome.

Denon D5000s off of the Headroom B-stock page. Me likey. They make me look at my Zero amp/dac and think, well, I might be coming down with a touch of upgraditis...

Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis I also think Justin should present his home amplifier series with built in DAC option as well. Or at least a standalone home DAC. Example a GS-X with built in USB DAC. http://www.headamp.com/home_amps/gsx...tacked_med.jpg Oh man, that is...

Quote: Originally Posted by DoubleEs Can I ask you guys are you're using to take out the op amp from the socket? The reason I'm asking is because after reading the fake op amp thread in the DIY section, I took one mine out to test, using my chubby fingers And in the process, nearly...

Whatever dangles your participle.

Quote: Originally Posted by Penchum ...The volume pot is, well, it's just a pot. ... Exactly. As long as it works (it does) and doesn't...I don't know...cause my home to burst into flames (it doesn't) then I don't really think about it. Thanks for the info on parts for...

Man, Lawrence must have just done a big shipment -- I received my Zero yesterday as well! I love it so far (though only 12 hours of burn in or so.) It has absolutely no problem powering my Senn HD580's. I have yet to give it a good long listen (damn you, job I have to leave the house for!!!)...

Quote: Originally Posted by eeerie1 Does anyone know if the skipping/pausing problem when listening to lossless files has been resolved on the Classic? If not, is there any word on if or when this might be addressed? I have the most current firmware on an ipod classic 160gb, with...

Bit the bullet, pulled the trigger. I snagged one of these bad boys from biglawhk on ebay. My cheap-a$$ed soul just could no longer pass up such a bargain! Now...the waiting. And more reading through the thread about op-amp rolling. Once I hear what it sounds like stock and burned in, I'd...

I've been following this thread recently. I think I've read most of it, and I love the idea of such a budget component allowing what I think are relatively simple upgrade options. I have a couple of questions. First -- (WARNING: Seriously dopey question in 3...2...1) switching out op-amps...

I got this one off of ebay for 22.50 shipped. I got the link off of head-fi somewhere, though I don't remember where. Works fine, and it came within about a week.

Quote: Originally Posted by blessingx It was fixed in a firmware update a long time ago if memory serves. It certainly seems like the kind of thing they'd fix, so that makes sense to me. Thanks, blessingx. And thanks, soundfreq -- I've actually been looking at the PSAudio, so...

Quote: Originally Posted by vulc4n Might not be that straightforward though if MS is using a nonstandard pinout. Also, the stock headset could be modded pretty easily to be simply a mic. You could then attach that to your headphones. Nah, I'm pretty sure it's standard. My friend...

Quote: Originally Posted by dazzer1975 Thats a good suggestion regarding the dolby processor but the trouble is I would need a set of headphones for the voice element of xbox live hence I have been looking at gaming headsets. If I was handy with a soldering iron, I would just buy the...

If you liked the fit and the sound of the ER-6i, you will like the ER-4P/S. I recently made the same upgrade. I found the fit to be just about exactly the same. And the sound, while better, isn't totally reinventing the wheel. Everything you like about the 6i is in there, it's all just a little...

Thanks, krmathis. Hm. I'm wondering if the Stereophile review (from, you know, May 2005) is referring to an issue that has been fixed by now. Interesting. Seems like nobody's talking about this issue affecting them, so that would be my guess. I wonder if it was fixed in a firmware update at...

Thanks so much for the info, VeipaCray and royewest. Anybody have any experience with the Airport Express where it actually cut off the beginnings of songs?

Hey all, Relative newbie here (but a world class lurker!) gathering some intel on putting together a home/desktop rig. In looking into sources, (based on a WinXp computer with Apple Lossless files) I read the Stereophile review of the Airport Express. They said that some DACs had an issue...

Quote: Originally Posted by tjkurita The Road, by Cormac McCarthy is quite suspenseful. It is not a "horror" novel, but it can send some chills down the spine. x2 on The Road. Bleak, bleak, bleak, but really good.

Quote: Originally Posted by subtle A friend recently suggested Salem's Lot by Stephen King. She said it was the scariest King novel that she had ever read. Anyone agree? I don't know that Salem's Lot was his scariest, but it's definitely good. For the scariest book I've ever...