I would just go with the one that puts out the volume you like.  I just bought this card today and I have tried my Grado RS-2's on it and it calls for the "normal" setting based on its low impediance but I went with the high output setting (1 above) and it sounds great.

Good points Rob. Its like the amp I'm running....Singlepower PPX SLAM with a few upgrades. There ARE better amps out there, but you are getting into big expense for small returns at this point. I don't necessarily need the best, but I want good.

TimJo, helpful post on your part. Can you outline typical expenses for all needed items to get it going if I bought a Scout? Interconnect(s) cost? ground wire costs? cartridge costs? interface box cost? Assuming I want good, yet not the best in these parts. Thanks

Looking at getting possibly a VPI Scout for a turntable. I was essentially given around 3,000 LP's from my brother in law and want to get around to using them and want to make a smart purchase on a decent....though.....not bank busting turntable. It would have to include everything I need...

Thanks!

What is the best forum (i.e. the head-fi of the vinyl world) for vinyl? I'm interested in reading up as much as I can before making a purchase. Thanks in advance!

Wow. Pop in here and find a nice surprise news announcement!

Quote: Originally Posted by FeedMeTrance hmm westone 3 is most likely to be my next iem purchase When....2010?

Just replace what was stolen from you.

More on the infamous Westone 3 paper launch eh?

Quote: Originally Posted by greydragon Man, I thought some new revelation about the next Sennies has been posted. Let sleeping threads lie. How is this for a revelation: the OP was full of crap...

Wow still not out? Talk about a classical paper launch.....

RS-1 with mods would be my choice.

Quote: Originally Posted by Edwood Well, I'm in my hotel room relaxing now after a day at CES. Had a chance to stop by the Sennheiser booth. One word. Meh. THey had all the new IE's, up to IE7. THey didn't have the IE8 there. But from what they told me they are the same...

Quote: Originally Posted by MaZa AKG K701 is known for its tight, but faint bass region. Thats why I sold mine, they werent for me. Exactly why I sold mine as well.

Quote: Originally Posted by Wid I ordered from Buy on the 3rd and still haven't got them in. Ordered mine on the 4th and still not received mine yet either.

I just ordered myself a pair as well. I figured for the cost, it was worth taking a flier on them and trying them out!

They typically sell for $300+

The sweet spot from a performance to price ratio is the RS-2 IMO. You can get one used for reasonable money here and it sounds pretty good with all types of music.

I'm so there! Someone make sure and PM me once a date and place is setup.

Appreciate your hard work getting the site up and going again!

Great job for everyone involved! I have been behind the 8-ball on a site going down and it isn't fun waving the magic wand to get everything back up and running again!

No more outages at Head-Fi would be my wish!

They aren't for everyone. I have never really cared for mine either. I should probably list them up for sale and get something I would like better.

Quote: Originally Posted by chesebert 1. old news 2. bad advise 3. save and buy a real CDP Agreed!