I asked this question (below) in the earlier thread on tubes for this amp, but didn't get any replies so I thought I would try to get more attention. I purchased the Ming Da from Pacific Valves and received it last Thursday. My first impression (no burn in) was not that favorable. Sound almost...

I have about $1100 to spend on a new amp (or amp and headphones). I live in front of a computer and I want something I can transport back and forth every day to work and home. It doesn't have to be a portable amp but something I can put in a well padded briefcase for a 5-minute drive. I would be...

I posted this in the thread on the Doge 6 thread but thought it was important enough to start a new thread. Quote: I have a PhD but my dad just made it through high school My old man was smart in many ways, but he was never much of a reader. I read all the time and my old man was always...

I am looking for a new set of cans and would like to spend under $200. I now have Senn 280, Old Sony VR6 (use at work and in bed), Senn 200? (I think that is the number -- little fold up things), ER4-P, and ER-6. Main System: My system is NAD 162, 272, Vandersteen 2Ces (plus Vandersteen sub)...