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Hey guys,   I got a new Asgard amp.  I found something odd when I shut off the power, the dome on my K702 pulls in to where the surround crumples a bit.  I contacted Jason and he noted this is normal operation.  I was wondering: what causes this?  Any thoughts?  Here's a video:  

Hey everyone,   I'm looking to build a pro bias board for my Stax SRD-7.  I found a guide at Headphonia, but want to make sure my selection is correct before finalizing the order.  They don't list the type of caps used, only the specs needed but there's a picture.   Guide:  ...

Greetings,   Recently a tip for my TF10's went missing, and I am needing to buy a new one.  Does anyone know where to order replacement biflange tips for UE IEMs?

Hey everyone,   I've finally decided to start really getting into DIY and would like some advice.  I already have a soldering station, but I was wondering if you could recommend the most common size and type tips you use with yours.  Mine's compatible with Hakko 936 tips if that helps (it's...

NVM, I was wrong.  This is what I get for posting when I haven't had enough sleep >_<

Alright, here's what's happened. I recently purchased a used pair of NHT Classic Two speakers for $360 total, and it was advertised as "very good, like new". The speakers arrived today and have quite a bit of scratches that would obviously impact resale value should I decide to upgrade or...

Hey guys, Currently I've been starting to work-out more and wanting to improve the SQ while doing so. Currently I'm using a JVC Marshmallow for the job, but it's honestly quite grating even with mods performed on it. I need something that sounds relatively balanced with silicon tips as...

Well, here's the situation. One morning I got up and tried listening to music through my Mini^3. Unfortunately I was greeted with plenty of distortion. I finally decided to run a quick test on it. The first one I ran was a DC offset check following the procedure from AMB Labs. Measuring...

Hey everyone, I was originally planning on upgrading my earphones a while back but as usual stuff came up. My Super.Fi 3's gave up the fight today when the cable attachment came unglued and caused heavy damage. This has led me to an interesting situation though. I'm able to get any of these...

Greetings everyone, I'm looking at upgrading my current IEMs in the future and wanted some ideas. I NEED to get away from the super low impedence IEMS (below 30 ohms) as the hiss and basically mandatory use of an attenuator drives crazy. I see there's lot of new competitors in the market...

Hey guys, I bought a rockerhopper low gain mini3 a while back, and was wondering if anyone knew how to change it to the high gain version since I no longer use IEMs? I'm able to solder and desolder anything but SMD pretty easily. EDIT: Got an email from Stephen saying he'll convert the...

Greetings everyone, So I recently decided to get into vinyl. I picked up a NAD 5020A with a Ortofon M20E Super cart and hooked it up to a TC-760LC preamp. I finally got a chance to really give it a listen and give my impressions. Where to begin? The bass was moderately improved and the...

Hey guys, Currently I have a set of Super.Fi 3s and Grado SR-60s, and I've been debating getting an amp for them. I think I'll allot around $100 for one. Any suggestions of what I should look for?

Hey guys, I have an Entech and have been getting the itch to upgrade. I was wanting a few opinion on what you guys would suggest as replacements for a substantial upgrade.

Hey guys, I need some help figuring which way I should upgrade my system in terms of a source. First, I was looking at a vintage Marantz CD40, but I've heard the reliability is low on the CDM4 due to age. Would this still be worth considering? The second option is a Marantz CD5001...

Hey guys, I was wondering if there were any good suggestions for affordable tube buffers, or what your thoughts are about the ones listed? The two I'm currently looking at are the Yaqin, Aric Audio 1.5, and Aric Audio 2.5. Yaqin and Aric Audio I haven't had the funds to get into tubes...

Hey guys, I need some opinions on what to do here. I was in a car accident rather recently, and my Super.Fi 3's were destroyed (armiture damaged on right). So I'm wondering, what should I get to replace them with? They had decent bass response, but I'm wondering if there's a new "best bang...

Hey guys, my funds have taken a slight turn for the worse. It looks like my decision is between two competitors. I'm hoping to get some thoughts on the both of them . . . First, the Entech Number Cruncher 205.2 . . . or Monica II NOS . . . Thoughts? Anyone have on hand experience...

Greetings, I'm curious and wondering if it would be worth going to an external DAC. Currently I'm using a Creative X-Fi through Coax to my Pioneer VSX-816-K, which I then run to an Emotiva BPA-1 and a pair of JM Labs Chorus 705S. I know, not a headphone setup. Still, you guys have always...

Alright, this requires some explaining. I had bought my Super.Fi 3 studios quite a while ago and the right casing had started falling apart. I RMAed them and got a replacement pair. Rather recently, in about the same amount of time I started experiencing similar problems with the casing again so...

I need some advice from those willing to offer theirs. I need suggestions for cannal phones that aren't too costly, but don't sound like "crap" (read an e2c hate thread, found a general concensous). I would like a good pair, but not a costly pair either. I can afford around a $100, and if that...