I have a STR-V6 as my bedroom amp. Clean and powerful. It doesn't have pre-outs, but other than that, I retired a Marantz 2270 for the V6. I don't use it for headphones

Model STR-6045 (1972) AM-Stereo FM design; 25 W/channel continuous sine-wave into 8 ohms with both channels driven at 0.5% THD; dynamic power 37 1/2W per channel into 8 ohms; 42 W/channel into 4ohms; power bandwidth 10-30,000 Hz; response 10-50 000 Hz +0, -3 dB at rated output; input...

Before my recent purchase of the Bose QC20i, I had never owned a Bose product.  I travel for work and I've struggled with IEMs which really hurt to wear for more than 5 hours straight and headphones that take up a lot of space in my carry on, interfere with wearing my glasses and will also be...

I didn't realize this and I was at Logan yesterday, tried it at Brookstone and bought a pair.  Just what I was looking for and it was great to try them before buying them.  I've bought too many headphones based on reviews that I regret.  The only downside is that Brookstone limits the time when...

I'm hoping someone might have some suggestions for a replacement (longer) cable for my Sony MDR-10RDC headphones.  The phones have a recessed 3.5mm (mini) female connection.  Any suggestions for a slim 3.5mm connector in a 6' length.  The included cable if fine for flying, but once I land it...

  And to add to this, what happens in a couple of years when the non-replaceable battery starts holding less and less charge.  With my 10RNC I just replace the battery in less than a minute, with the 1RNC it's now a passive headphone.  

  Thank you very much!  I was still running the Beta 6.52 firmware and while it allowed me to use the Nano on my Macbook, when I moved it to my PC, I had to use one of my USB 3.0 ports because the beta software didn't work with my USB 2 ports.   I downloaded the new firmware and installed it...

Have you tried it with both USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports?  

The Bose really have the noise reduction down pat on QC 15.  I travel for work as well with some international travel as well.  For the last 10 years, I've gone strictly IEM.  On my last international trip in January on a 16 hour flight, the IEMs got very uncomfortable.  When I got home, I...

  Thanks a lot!  I hadn't noticed that on the card before.   Thanks again

Received my iDSD Nano last night (thank you Music Direct for Fedexing it to me).  Flashed the firmware with the beta driver.  Set up JRMC to bitstream DSD and all I can say is it's fantastic.  The level of detail extraction is fantastic with DSD material and normal PCM is very, very good.  I'm...

  Thanks for the confirmation.  Order placed.

  This is great news!  If you don't mind sharing, is the Win PC and USB 2.0 port used to flash the the firmware in the iDSD Nano?   If anyone gets this working on a late 2013 Macbook Pro Retina, please share how this is working for you.

  Email sent.  When I get a response, I'll let everyone know the status.

Any updates on getting the USB working with the Macbook Pro Retina?  The device seems to have all of the attributes I want, but only if it can work with my gear.   Thanks

I've been nursing a pair of Westone 2 for a while now.  At the end, it was like the bass was sucked out of those phones.  I've been reading reviews and wavering back and forth on what I would buy to replace my Westone's.  The multi-IEM review by ljokerl was very helpful in down selecting the...

There is  a nice review of the M51 over at http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/dacs/dacs-reviews/nad-m51-direct-digital-dac.html

That looks beautiful Claybum!  I've owned many vintage receivers from Marantz, Sony and Yamaha but I've always wanted a Pioneer.  I'm sure you'll get a lot of enjoyment out of that receiver. 

Quote:   I'll second the recommendation for the Woo WA2.  A couple of years ago at the CanJam in Chicago, the Woo room had a WA2 paired with the Beyer T1 and at least for me, it was the best sound at the show.

I have two of the HyperMac Minis.  They are not inexpensive but with 2 X 7200mah + internal iPad battery, they give me nearly 30 hours of juice for non stop video and tunes.  They are well made and with two years worth of use, they still hold most of their original charge.  ...

I was a little late to the party.  After catching up on this thread, I saw the deal, followed the link. Pricing showed $55.00 + 23.55 shipping when I first hit the link.  Went back in about 10 minutes later and the pricing shot up to $95.00 + 23.55 shipping.  Sorry I missed the deal, but at this...

Quote: There was one for sale a couple of years ago not more than 5 miles from where I live.  I missed the end of auction due to travel for work.  I bought a brand new Parasound Halo A51 instead.  

Quote: I've always loved the look of the classic Pioneers, came really close to buying many times.  One of these days  

RexAeterna, that Yamaha looks great.  For the life of me I can't get a good shot of my B-2's.  The black makes it hard to get a good picture.  Was the the R-9 that was on sale in Canada?  Enjoy!

Thanks!  I had to choose between this and my Marantz 4270 quad receiver for bedroom duty.  This one won.  My favorite vintage pieces are my Yamaha B2 V-FET amps and matching C-2a preamp.  I just don't have room to set them up and summer is coming and those amps put out the heat for 100w amps.