...for me to get the Japanese version of the SL-CT570 while I still can, even though I have the American version already? I'm somewhat worried that at the rate portables are devolving, the future generations will be almost useless crap compared to some of the current or recently replaced models...

If you decide to do the Linkwitz mod to the Pansonic WM-60AY electret microphone elements http://www.linkwitzlab.com/sys_test.htm (about 2/3 of the way down in the section labeled Microphone), I suggest you carefully take a look at the battery box schematic for it and the one posted on...

First, I want to thank the people who replied to my original thread on Headwize, the links and information has been very helpful. Anyways, I should be getting my parts soon (10 microphone elements for various setups, modifications and replacements as well as parts for a battery box with...