When I replaced one of the ear pads on my 007s the part of the metal spring that fits in the center of the pad attachment plate slipped through the plate and made a small tear in the plastic membrane (?) below the plate.   The sound, at least for now, is unaffected. Do I need to get this...

Does anyone out there regularly use the K-1000 with the Raptor? In reviewing the Raptor, 6Moons mentioned that Ray Samuels sent his XLR to 1/4" adaptor so the reviewer could try the K-1000s out. The combination worked but wasn't ideal. Nevertheless, it would be nice to use all my phones with...

I want to get a pair of ear molds made in order to buy some iems. Has anyone used an audiologist in NYC, preferably Manhattan, accustomed to the technique specified on the UE and JH Audio websites? The UE website used to list individual audiologists but, unless I missed it, no longer does...

Is there any place in NYC where someone can just walk in off the street and buy vacuum tubes? Thanks in advance!

Looking for advice and informed opinion: Would substituting a DAC such as the PS Audio Digital Link for the one in my Arcam FMJ CD23 be a worthwhile upgrade? Or should I save my pennies for a new player? If so, any candidates? Thanks!

Does anyone know where you can buy vacuum tubes retail in New York, preferably in Manhattan. Thanks!

I'm thinking of buying a Rane PEQ 55 parametric equalizer. Can I connect it between my cdp and headphone amp? Thanks in advance for your advice. (Any general comments from Rane users are also most welcome.)

I've been using the CD-23 for about five years and am thinking about possible upgrade paths. Does anyone have this player and use it with one of the more recent add-on dacs? I suppose a new dac would be the most practical (and lower cost) way to go - - one with a usb port could ultimately be...

Can anyone tell me where do find something that goes between your cd player and amplifier to lower the volume level of the signal? I've seem them on the web but can't remember what they're called. They come in pairs and you plug your ics into them. Thanks in advance for your help.

I was last in Washington in the 90s. Went to a classical record store somewhere in the vicinity of the White House. They had a lot of import cds not normally available in the US. Does anyone know the name and if it's still in business? Thanks in advance.

From The New York Times, 12-17-05: An Unlikely Trendsetter Made Earphones a Way of Life http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/17/in...s/17pavel.html.

I'm considering having the hardwired section of my K-1000's cable replaced. This would also involve removal of the pcb originally installed in them by AKG. Can anyone tell me what the pcb does and if removing it improves the sound? Any information would be much appreciated.