My other phone is an AKG K-601 and it didn't hum with the amp, I have used the combination for several years. The AKG is being repaired at AKG at this time because the left channel went out. The amp is a JMT PPA. Touching the amp everywhere makes no difference. I think the culprit is the...

I just purchased Audio-Technica AD900 headphones. When I plug them directly into my sound card with the 1/8-inch connector they play OK but without much bass. Plugging them into my headphone amplifier with the 1/4-inch adaptor results in loud hum and noise. Juggling with the plug helps sometimes...

I am trying to get in contact with JMT in order to have my PPA headamp repaired. I sent them an email last week but got no reply. Any help would be appreciated.

I am using Vista and couldn't get the Envy24 Vista beta driver to work. The built-in Vista drivers work well in stereo, in fact, the sound is better than in XP.

Quote: Originally Posted by patricklang Did you get the rear output working for 2ch? Was this with the drivers provided through Windows Update? Sorry for the late answer. I was on the Vista beta testing program and I upgraded my computer to be ready for it (AMD 2X 4800+, 2GB...

My Chaintech AV-710 sounds better in Vista than in XP (no exclusive mode, though); EAC and Slimserver work well in Vista.

I had to redo my stereo system from almost zero and after much searching I decided on the PC + Squeezebox solution, although a USB external box is another perfectly good option. My reasons at the time were low initial cost plus an open upgrade path and I think both are covered. The basic SB is...

Another option for you would be one of several Squeezebox modifications: upgraded PS, upgraded outputs. PS: There is a Bolder-modded Elpac power supply on sale at SlimDevices.

I downloaded them today and will install the card and drivers during the weekend.

dc_guy, can you detail the modifications done to your SB2 (battery, capacitors, etc.)?

Quote: Originally posted by darcangelo huh??? from the reviews I've seen, I always got the impression it was the other way around: strong mids and "edged-off" extremes. What gives?? SMI²LE darcangelo, on top of what DQ said about your quote, the better depth reproduction and...

Yeah! K501s rule! Welcome to the team! Val

First of all, your command of English is impressive and I should know because it is also a second language for me. God knows I have struggled with it for years. This is a classic, never-ending headphone comparison and I agree with your general findings. Comments: 1. I don't know if the...

To my ears, the AKG graph is right on the money, except they perhaps don't sound that much bass-shy to me. They do sound a bit distant or recessed, just what the droop between 2kHz and 5kHz causes, and a bit, a wee bit silvery due to the small peak at 6kHz.

RickG, I have used both the Magnum-Dynalab ST-2 and the Fanfare FM-2G inside apartments and on outside walls of houses. Both are very similar (I think the ST-2 is a bit better made) and both work reasonably well inside and very well outside. Nevertheless, I agree that there is nothing like a...

Yes sir! Good headphones are more revealing than good speakers. For example, I am very familiar with the Chesky set of Beethoven symphonies, to which I keep returning due to its musicality and great analog sound (the Golden era of stereo, Kenneth Wilkinson as recording engineer) and recently...