Sorry for resurrecting this. I just ordered that 'cheap' CS4397 based dac off ebay, only to realize that the version I got doesn't have a usb connection? My computer doesn't have a spdif connection either, should I worry about this too much? I'm not spending another hundred dollars on a...

It is possible that lack of support will be an issue, but I agree from what I've read so far that that combo also looks quite nice to me regal. If I did go that route I would DEFINITELY want to try another project first though(such as a Cmoy!), as both of those look(to me) to be intermediate...

I'm doing my best to learn as much as possible, I really am! I just need a little help to get started down the DIY path. So, the DT150s are 250 ohms, sensitivity of 97dB. I've seen people saying that the 12AE6(A?) are the best for high impedance cans in the miniMax, is this correct? If the...

Thanks Juaquin and Ujamerstand, for the info. The Bantam/Millet Minimax combo is looking increasingly appealing to me. But what about the noodle DAC? I've read good things about it for the price, but was there ever a version made for USB compatibility? From a complete beginners...

Is it generally cheaper to get a kit(if it exists) than buying the parts individually? I would have thought that would drive the price up a bit, but I guess it's a good way to get all the parts in one place and make sure you don't miss anything? edit: is there any reason I'd choose a DAC/amp...

I am so ashamed of myself. I've had a perfectly good pair of DT-150s sitting in my closet for months, because I haven't had enough money to get myself a DAC/Amp for them, and my MS-1s sounded better straight out of my laptop HP out. I'm finally starting to come into some money though, and I was...

Am I the only person waiting on a pro2 since September?

I second the 'tight' notion. As long as they were intended for females and make my butt look nice, I'm fine.

Underrated on the Internet, overrated in Japan.

The real question this should bring up is this: What do you do in your own life to make society a better place where this kind of thing doesn't happen? If the answer is 'rage on an internet forum about it, then forget it a few weeks later' then you've basically contributed to the problem as an...

Was the one raped a female? If so my righteous indignation of righteousness will crush them all! In other news, small children continue to be sold as wives in developing nations.

Quote: Originally Posted by muxenle if you listen to a song a lot you just start to pick up the lyrics, its the same with any kind of music; you get to know the cues and what happens next. If you ask me ot start singing/reciting to lyrics to some of my favorite songs I probarly won't...

Quote: Originally Posted by limpidglitch Ditto. Student's first rule: Never say no to a free meal. A student likes everything, and eats everything, as long as it's free. You mean that's going to change? Oh dear, I'll starve to death. For me, it's just driving my car in the...

I've seen a few people implying that their enjoyment of music could be affected by depressing/upbeat/other lyrics, and it got me curious how universal that was. I'm not talking about tone or melody, just the concrete message conveyed by spoken words(Even an abstract sentence is more concrete...

Quote: Originally Posted by MikoLayer Different strokes for different folks for sure! Tayutama? Seriously? Ugh. The show had too many peeves for me, especially how Kikurami was rubbing it in to Ameri. Poor thing. I am actually amazed I manged to sit thru the whole thing (kept...

Quote: Originally Posted by MrGreen this has been a pretty **** year though. Tokyo magnitude 8, eden of the east, souja erin (its paced about the same speed as monster but the story is far simpler). Stuff like saki and k-on really underperformed what i expected You think so? I...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBoss Is there any anime worth watching for this year (2009)? Last anime I watched was Strike Witches and after that I just stopped watching anime althogether... We would probably have to roughly know your favorite genres to answer that(something...

Quote: Originally Posted by appophylite Quite true Good Sir, quite true. I was using the Fahrenheit scale in my post. -40 degrees Celsius is equal to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, so your post was reasonably accurate either way.

I suppose I don't have the right to talk as a younger person who doesn't listen to many of 'the greats' other than Radiohead, but: AC/DC - Back in Black Metallica - Black Album

Based on number of views on youtube, probably Atomic Eyes - Sweet Life. The closest thing to them I can think of would be Creed. Wouldn't necessarily recommend, though it's decent music.

Love is Chemical's s/t Nothing revolutionary, but makes great road trip material, and fun to sing along with too. Since they are a local band, a link to sate the curious. Love is Chemicals on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

I really enjoyed the first episode of Blue Literature. I've heard a lot of comparisons drawn to Kurozuka, but I enjoyed Kurozuka too, so... The animation team changes entirely every couple episodes so if you like the concept of making classic Japanese literature into anime but don't like the...

I don't want to go to the doctor's if I'm just paranoid, but I've been using peroxide, mineral oil, and water for days and nothing's come out. I would normally think there's nothing back there since I don't notice any decrease in volume or hearing quality, but I've been using cotton swabs for 20...

Quote: Originally Posted by yourstruly I've always treated J-Pop as more of a "guilty-pleasure" kind of thing. The only Japanese music I've liked for a long time was from the Pillows. Everything else I've listened to basically fell in the category of "love it for a few days, then get...

Quote: Originally Posted by Laokid18 Bad Brains - Re ignition Grizzly Bear - While you wait for the others Eyedea&Abilities - Music Music Gang of Four - Damaged Goods The Pillows - Swanky Street Heh, was that just blind luck or do you also have like 40 of their albums?