I used to be active here but suffered a head injury in a bicycling accident several years ago that left me severely impaired in many areas and with no desire or ability to keep up with or be involved in the Head Fi world. I'm now getting my life back together and I find myself with a bevy of...

I've got some singlepower woes (who doesn't) - my SDS-T (T=tube rectified) done gone dead on me. I have a trusted tech, but I'm looking to expand my horizons for reasons I'd just assume not get into. Does anyone have experience with NOS Valves in Michigan? The tech (and I believe owner) is named...

I'm sure there's an easy answer, probably already answered many times here, but I'm burnt on researching everything to death. So... can someone tell me whether/why I really care about the quality of a source (CDP, DVD-A, SACD) if I'm just going to take the digital out of it and stream it into my...

I bought some Senn HD650's from Amazon a few years ago, didn't like them, and returned them. With it's pretty generous return policies, I bet this happens alot, but I don't see anywhere on Amazon to buy open box stuff. Where's it all go?

Wow, I thought I was there... great amps, great phones (check my profile, maybe I'm deluding myself, but I'm happy as a canned clam), and feeling on top of the world... until all that great stuff made clear how sorely I need a better source. My Denon DVD-2200 universal player croaked, and I...

hi everyone I used to rely 100% on my stock 5.5 and then 6G ipod as sorce using a plain jane LOD into the rca's on the various amps I have, but once I got some decent amps the deficiencies in the sq of the ipod became more noticeable, even when playing alac files, so I started using my (low...

Does anyone have a manual for this amp? I just picked one up, and am baffled by several things (as I usually am), including (if anyone knows): The top (horizontally-aligned) RCA jacks on back - preamp outputs? Something else? Toggle switch on back- would expect it to be power, but it...

This is my 2d try to get some ideas about this- 1st time got no response. Has anyone ever recabled JVC HP-DX1000 to balanced? If so, was the difference significant? If so, how? I know some cans take better to recabling than others, wondering where the JVC's fit in. Same questions for...

Hello everybody I'm debating going balanced, and would appreciate feedback on whether either of the above cans do or don't benefit particularly much from doing so (JVC HP-DX1000 and Ultrasone Edition 9 - my two favorite phones at the moment). As to amping, I've just picked up a Singlepower...

Gamers, I'm gonna guess this one's for you. I spend a lot of time using Dragon Naturally Speaking to dictate to my computer. (If you haven't tried it, try it - after it spends some time learning how you speak, it works great.) For Dragon to work, it needs a headset microphone -- desktop...

I'm watching my 401(k) tank, my client base dry up, and am even falling behind on mortgage payments (just because I'm too lazy to update auto bill-paying thing on bank's website to reflect higher payments that went into effect like, uh, a year ago), but I still can't pass up a deal... saw Ed 9's...

FWIW, I found this place that has Ultrasone Edition 9's open box for $999 purportedly w/full warranty: Ultrasone Edition 9 Ltd Ed Headphones-customer return, open box - $999.00 : Audio Depot, Madison, WI Note that I know nothing about this company; do your homework before buying. Cheers...

I got me one of them screw-loose Denons (D5000's). The screw that came out is the one that attaches the cup assembly to the headband (like the one in the pic below) (not my phones, as evidenced by the cup being physically attached to the headband, something which is of great benefit to using the...

someone walks in on you when you're lost in musical nirvana with your favorite cans on? Every time someone shakes me to get my attention (because obviously I can't hear them, G-d bless closed cans and loud head amps ) it scares the bejeezus out of me, and it can take two or three six-packs to...

Hi all-- I've got me one of them Markl'd up D5000's, which I absolutely cherish, but the phones seem somewhat sibilant when played at high volume (which is how I like 'em ) This isn't an issue at all at lower volumes, but when cranked, OUCH! (This was probably an issue before the mods were...

Howdy-- As you'll see below, I am no DIY'er-- just thought I'd pick yer brains. I am considering upgrading the cable on my Markl-modded D5000's to jena cryo cable. To do so will run around $500 for the cable + recabling. That's a heck of a lot of $$$ (did you need me to tell you that?)...

I thought I saw this thread before, but I can't seem to find it... if this is a rehash (which I know it is), feel free to point me in the right direction. My question is how close the ALO Modded Ultrasone HFI 780's come to the Edition 9's. I was just poking around with my old HFI 700's (which...

Can anyone recommend a good, hard-shelled case that will fit Darth Beyers (non-deep-cup)? How about Denon D-5000's? I need pretty good protection because I tend to drop things alot. thanks Ira

Hi all- I bought a Lisa III amp from a fellow head fi'er. It appears that he took out two resistors to lower the gain. I need the resistors put back. I'm waiting for Triad's tech person to get me info about the parts needed and where they go. My question is whether anyone knows of a DIY'er...

Hi all-- I was so happy to see one of Turbo's excellent LOD's (LOD-RCA) waiting in my mailbox today. However, when I plugged it in between my 160gb Ipod classic and my Lisa III amp, imagine my suprise to hear... NOTHING! The hp's I was using are Darth Beyers (80 ohm), also tried it with...

Anyone know if Dr. Meier ever sells off amps that have been returned, are scratch-and-dents, or are otherwise less expensive than full price? I'm dying to get a Cantate (or Opera, dream on), but have been taught by my depression-era dad never to pay full price for anything. I'd rather support...

Hi all- Standard newbie here with standard newbie-type question: I've been reading about all the fun people are having "opamp rolling. What's an opamp? Are they only in SS amps? How does one know if an amp is opamp-rollable? I've got a Little Dot Mk IVSE and a Lisa III - are either opamp...

Hi all-- I've been messing around here for a few months, and can't seem to figure out a couple of basic issues: 1) Where is a moderator when you need one? Meaning who can I post questions to about my acccount, etc.? 2) When searching, I can't seem to figure out how to format a query...

Hi all-- I'm looking for opinions about what you've found to be the best head amp combo for Markl'd D-5000's, and also V3 Darth Beyers. Right now, I've got a Little Dot Mk IV SE (stock tubes), and a Lisa III. The Darth/LD combo not surprisingly lacks brightness. The Darth/Lisa III combo is...

Hi all-- Thanks to all who have helped me get sucked into this fascinating microcosm of hi fi for one. Here's where I stand: I've got my Denon DVD-2800 DVD-A/SACD/CD feeding into a Little Dot Mk IV SE amp which is connected to my ears by a pair of V3 Darth Beyers. Yes, I love everything I'm...