Ahh good, glad to hear your confirmation of the issue...and David's fixes to it. Quote: Originally Posted by Tech2 There is a very high probability that I will change the case color if I go with a powder coat finish. Red would be pretty cool. This might be a strange...

I've done a little digging. It seems that black anodized aluminum (which I believe is used for the LD MKIII chassis) can indeed fade to bronze/gold (clearly, as we are observing it). Its resistance to this effect is based on: 1. The quality of the dye seal 2. Exposure to UV lighting (more...

My LD MKIII has that gold discoloration as well. It is as you describe: more like a fading of the black, rather than a pure gold color. For me, it's not evenly faded around the amp...the gold color is somewhat "rippled" looking, and is more visible on the right side of the amp (while looking at...

Hi kILLDR3n, Quote: Originally Posted by kILLDR3n And since I don't know half of these stuff I really don't understand what a DAC is so important for. What's it like without it? A DAC (digital-to-analog converter) is an integrated circuit chip that takes a digital signal from...

Yep, the 325i has been around for a while, while its new replacement is called the 325is. With an extra "s", since I realize it might be mistaken for simply a plural term. And now I'm done bumping this ancient thread... Cheers!

Yeah, it's an issue that some Grado users have reported having over time. It seems, though, that there are a variety of ways to fix it, even as simple as painting the rods with clear nail polish. You might want to check this thread out: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/gra...-loose-217959/...

I'm not sure if you've noticed, but there's a set of MS1's on the FS forum right now going for 80 usd shipped, which sounds more like the price range you're looking for. I'd snap them up myself, but I'm a bit broke at the moment.

Have you considered getting a cheap desktop mic like this instead of a headset? Walmart.com: Logitech Desktop Microphone: Computers My brother bought one for gaming, and it sounds clear enough for casual chatting. He doesn't need to talk directly into it, either (i.e. he can be a couple...

I don't have as many to choose from as many of you do, but I'm going to be a bit contrary here and go the downgrade route: KSC-75s. My HD-580s are certainly the superior cans, but if I really could ONLY have one headphone, the KSC-75s are more functionally versatile for me. They require less...

I'm going to throw in a recommendation for the (relatively) new recordings of the Beethoven symphonies put out by Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra, released as SACDs on the BIS label. And if you're interested in something more contemporary, take a look at the recording of Stravinsky's...

I'm going to agree with CDBacklash on this one. It sounds like the upper register of a piano to me, but slightly muted. I may be mistaken, but I believe I can hear a faint click of the hammer vibrating after impact as well, and the resonance of the chamber and other strings. Then again, I...