EDIT: Whoops, just realized I posted this from my old HeadFi account instead of my new one (kelchm).   Thanks.   QTScrobbler (http://qtscrob.sourceforge.net/) would be running on my desktop, not on the player itself.  In theory a player that supports MTP should maintain a database of all...

Hi Guys,   I feel like I'm less connected with my music since I've started using streaming services such as Spotify.  I think that a good way to rectify that would be to have a DAP that I can use with my own library. That said, I'm not willing to give up the ability to track my listening...

Seriously considering picking one of these up.   Does anyone know if it will support scrobbling via QTScrobbler (using MTP)?

Seriously excited for this.  The Phonak PFE's are easily my favorite IEM's.  Awesome price and awesome performance.  Hopefully these can kick it up a notch while keeping the pricing just as competitive.

Anyone know why the udac-2 is out of stock?

I'm very compulsive about cleaning my ears.  I use two or three q-tips every day.   q-tips work well and won't cause any problems if you know how to use them.  

Quote:   I think I'm going to have to pick one of these up.  Perfect for the dorm.  

I recently picked up a set of Fostex PM0.4's for ~$130 shipped.  Great deal for the money.   http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fostex-PM0.4W-Powered-Studio-Monitors-White?sku=600828   Throw in a 10% coupon to take them down to $135...

Has anyone tried to contact Phonak lately?   I sent them a message last week but stil have't received a response.  Is their still a phonak rep active on Head-Fi?

Quote: Originally Posted by warpdriver You might want to try the Audiobytes (never heard them, but I have a collegue that likes them). The setup would be near $600 though. I did come across these... Thats really more than I want to spend on this setup. I don't see them being...

Quote: Originally Posted by RogerB For a dorm room I would get a pair of av123 elt525m's and be done with it. The cherry finish is on sale for $175....a steal! I bought a pair new last summer for $299. They are an excellent sounding speaker and perfect for a dorm room. Any sub in a...

Quote: Originally Posted by mrarroyo Does it have to be a 2.1 system? How about audioengine powered speakers. Audioengine - Upgrade your music Yes. I already have KRK ST6s I could use if I wanted to use speakers that size. I don't have the space for them.

Quote: Originally Posted by LingLing1337 Alright, that inspires a bit of confidence in me. Yeah, the HP out on this one is just garbage. I quite like the speaker outputs right now, even though I definitely don't have speakers good enough to really tell. That's next on the list, if I can...

Quote: Originally Posted by LingLing1337 I ended up with the Yamaha receiver... due to being weirded out by the Marantz guy. Still not sure if I made the right choice. It does seem to have nice speaker outs, but crap heapdhone outs. I think I should have waited to pick up a Pioneer SX...

Quote: Originally Posted by iriverdude Things like that Cambridge are just going to sound boomy. I really don't see how you can say that. In any case this is what I need given the space I have. Anyone have any suggestions? Quote: Originally Posted by iriverdude...

Quote: Originally Posted by iriverdude Compact mains will mean limited frequency response for the speakers, which will effect sound quality. Why not wall mount them? Or buy a desk with a shelf, I have B&W 601's and they take up no desk space at all, they're on a shelf above the main...

Hey guys. I'm in the process of tracking down a 2.1 setup I'll be using at school this year... I'm trying to keep the price under $200 to $300 and need some fairly compact mains that won't eat my desk space. Heres what I've come up with so far... 1. Blue Sky - EXO 2.1 I've yet to...

My system freshman year at college was kinda ridiculous for a small dorm... A pair of KRK ST6 Monitors and an Onkyo sub I had... It was all powered by an HK AVR435 got the job done but it sure did eat up a ton of space. This year I'm looking at something like the Blue Sky Exo.

2008 Gary Fisher Rig with some upgrades... Alfine hub out back

The first gen Vibes weren't bad. They sounded better than what you can buy now, and thats probably why they were the flavor of the month here for about a month. Anyway, there are better options available now for sure. I think the nuforces are a good way to go.

Quote: Originally Posted by soozieq Hey vulc4n, maybe you should tell your retailer that wbrownie said: He says they have not had any returns from the 'current stock' due to cracks, so either your first replacement came from the faulty batch, or the cracks are appearing in ones from...

Got this response back from Phonak when I requested my second replacement. Quote: Thank you for your email. Since this is your second request for a replacement, we will have to send you a prepaid label to return the defective merchandise first. Once that is received in our office, we...

Quote: Originally Posted by soozieq Was it an online vendor who replaced them or did they come directly from Phonak Audeo? It was posted here that replacements were coming from new stock, but if you don't have a box with the date of manufacture on it, you can't know which batch it's...

Quote: Originally Posted by ulyses Sound horrible I'll take cracking housings over the failing cables of the Sleek SA6. As long as Phonak continues to take care of me like they did the first time I'll be happy.

Ugh. I have an update for you guys. My replacement Phonaks have cracked today. Big long crack on the right side housing. Starts where the wire enters the housng and extends upwards towards the base of the stem.