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  1. charliex

    Looking for a 4.4mm Female to 6.35mm Male mm Male Connector

    It's been a little while since I've been active on Head-Fi due to health issues, but I'm back and with a request. I recently purchased a replacement headphone cable for my well-used {and loved} HD 800's. Due to a misunderstanding about the connector size 1/8 or 1/4 inch I got the wrong...
  2. charliex

    How do I revise my For Sale price and bump

    Hi - I just got back into selling some of my headphones. How do I change the stated For Sale Price ? I tried doing an 'edit', but it would only allow me to edit my description, but not my price. And how do I bump my For Sale listing?
  3. charliex

    MESSED UP new Head-Fi format!

    I really HATE this new format! It's so difficult to navigate and time consuming. I can't even pull up my history nor messages. I tries sending and replying to messages and I end up writing the message okay, but there is literally no 'send' icon. What is up with Head-Fi ? God help me if I try...
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    New Posts Toronto GTA Meet January 2017 with Cayin! Impressions,Reviews and Pics!

    Hey guys (no gals this time) - can everyone put their meet impressions here, not in the original meet announcement thread - thanX. I'll post my own impressions later.
  5. charliex

    Sennheiser HE60 (BabyOrpheus) ear pads installation - need help

    It goes without saying that I LOVE  my Baby Orpheus (Sennheiser HE60 electrostatic).  Time has come to change the earpads which are beginning to flake. So I was lucky enough to get a fresh new pair ..... however how the h$%l do you install the new pads without having to resort to crazy glue...
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    Sennheiser HE60 (BabyOrpheus) ear pads installation

    It goes without saying that I LOVE  my Baby Orpheus (Sennheiser HE60 electrostatic).  Time has come to change the earpads which are beginning to flake. So I was lucky enough to get a fresh new pair ..... however how the h$%l do you install the new pads without having to resort to crazy glue...
  7. charliex

    Stax SRM - T1 repair

    Crossin' my fingers that someone in Canada just north of Toronto knows where I ca take my beloved T-1 for repair.  One channel now seems to cut out and produce static.  Love this amp and it is irreplaceable in terms of being able to handle both my normal bias and pro bias stax phones.
  8. charliex

    Kaepernick fined $10 000 for wearing Dr Dre Beats!

    Finally, I thought that corporate America had gotten it right and had recognized the damage being done to young audiophile ears and the slow and gradual erosion of music fidelity and appreciation, when the NFL fined Colin Kaepernick $10 000 for wearing Dr Dre Beats.  But alas, my hope was...
  9. charliex

    Seller Negative Feedback

    If I leave NEGATIVE Feedback for a seller who broke rules and scammed me for profit, can I leave Negative Feedback without having the seller come back and leave me false retaliatory feedback?  If I 'block ' the member does that help prevent them from further scamming me?
  10. charliex

    Stax SR-007 Mk1 HELP urgently needed!

    HELP!  Thanks to my pet cat (Kayo), a sudden  jump off the couch, a snagged SR-007 Mk1 headphone cable on his way off the couch, a headphone on the floor ….. So now I get intermittent and highly annoying one or both channels cutting in and out so as to make use basically unlistenable.  I...
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    Stax SR-007 Mk1 HELP urgently needed!

    HELP!  Thanks to my pet cat (Kayo), a sudden  jump off the couch, a snagged SR-007 Mk2 headphone cable on his way off the couch, a headphone on the floor ….. So now I get intermittent and highly annoying one or both channels cutting in and out so as to make use basically unlistenable.  I...
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    Advice needed on a 'final' TOTL Electrostatic amp within $2k price range.

    Alright, it’s time for an electrostatic amplifier upgrade, enough with issues from aging tube electrostatics or DIY’s done by others.  I’m thinking of finally purchasing something brand new from a reputable dealer that will not only have some kind of warranty, but longevity in the long run...
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    Stax SRM-T1...having issues - Tubes?

    Hey - my trusty and much loved T1 after 3 years is giving me issues.  Sounds like one or both channels keep cutting out, more prevalent in one channel.  Very static like sound.  I'm hoping it's just the tubes, unless someone can advise me otherwise.  And if it is the tubes, what tubes can be...
  14. charliex

    What is your favorite cover version of "Wooden Ships"

    Probably my favorite tune from back in the 60's as it reminds me of being 16 during the Summer of Love and 18 years of age at Woodstock - - oh the memories, the laughter and the tears - a defining time! WOODEN SHIPS by Jefferson Airplane and CSNY:
  15. charliex

    HD800 and various amps

    Just wondering if anyone has tried or has knowledge as to whether the following amps are suitable for driving the HD800:   1. Headroom Maxed Out Home Headphone Amplifier 2. SAC KH 1000 (AKG K-1000) 3. Little Dot MKIII   Thanks.
  16. charliex

    HD800 and various amps

    Just wondering if anyone has tried or has knowledge as to whether the following amps are suitable for driving the HD800: 1. Headroom Maxed Out Home Headphone Amplifier 2. SAC KH 1000 (AKG K-1000) 3. Little Dot MKIII Thanks.
  17. charliex

    Audio GD-C amps - how many variations, similarities, differences and recommendations etc....

    I've been looking at the modest priced Audio GD C series amps, but am quite confused as to the similarities and differences between the various incarnations of this amp. So far I've come across at least 4 variations from Kingwa as listed below: Audio GD-C-2 Audio GD-C-2.1 Audio GD-C-2C...
  18. charliex

    LCD-2 fit and seal - help!

    I have the LCD-2 (r1), and lately I can no longer get a seal on the cups.  The right cup is okay, but the left cup sticks out at least a half an inch at the bottom not providing any kind of seal whatsoever. Any suggestions as to what to do would be greatly appreciated.
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    Amplification for the LCD-2 v1 .. - which would be better Schiit Lyr vs Audio-GD C-2.1

    I'm looking at two potential amps to drive my LCD-2 Version 1 headphones (and possibly to also drive my AKG K-1000 headphones. I've narrowed it down to two amps:  The heavily reviewed and recommended Schiit Lyr with its 6 watt into 32 ohms output power. Or the older Audio-GD C-2.1 amp/preamp...
  20. charliex

    Schiit Lyr or Audio-gd C-2 SA

    Help!  I'm looking for an under $500 amp that'll easily drive my LCD-2's and other demanding headphones in my stable that will give me a warm and non-fatigueing sound signature that is musical yet still detailed and open.  Do I go with the 6 watt tubed Lyr or 3 watt ss Audio-gd?
  21. charliex

    Koss ESP-950 help/suggestions wanted.

    Okay, here goes - I originally had a Koss ESP-950 rewired with Stax 007 cable and termination (sounded fantastic). The headband broke (couldn't assemble it), so i sent it to Koss, but made sure to remove the Stax cable before shipping. Well, they sent me a brand new ESP-950 with Koss wiring...
  22. charliex

    How to discharge electrostatic headphones.

    Okay, excuse my ignorance, especially seeing that I have several pair of electrostatic headphones.  But I keep reading comments about the need to regularly discharge electrostatic headphones, especially the ESP-950's and Jades.  How does one correctly discharge electrostatic headphones, and...
  23. charliex

    iPhone 4 and ordering from China???

    Has anyone ever purchased from or know about the following site:   chinashoppingwholesale.com   They are offering iPhone 4 32Gb for $480 US Unlocked and Jailbroken brand new - should I go for it? See link below   http://chinashoppingwholesale.com/Productinfo.asp?id=1188   Bryan...
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    Koss ESP-950 Warranty and Service?

    I sent my (Stax cabled) Koss ESP-950 headphones into Koss for repair (after I had removed the 007 Stax Cable).  All they needed was a headband repair since they no longer 'stayed together'.  My question is, does anyone know how long it usually takes Koss to respond/repair and return...
  25. charliex

    The STAX 404 LE Thread

    I was surprised that even though there are fleeting references to Stax's new flagship in the Lambda line, there isn't a dedicated thread to these marvels. My pair just came in a couple of days ago, and between my also recently purchased AKG K1000 / SAC K 1000, I haven't had much sleep, since...
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