...related info: 6moons posted comparisons with RWA Black Lightning battery power supply as an alternative for powering Antelope. BL had the upper hand for delivering "analog sound" http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/redwine13/1.html      

Vinnie has begun production on his new Isabellina HPA (HeadPhone Amp). This is a combination of the headphone output stage from his Isabella Preamp and a full-featured Isabella DAC. I use both these components as part of my Isabella preamp, and believe this headamp may be of interest to...

In case you haven’t seen these, there are two sets of AKG K1000 headphones for sale at the same time – both with top-name hardwires. One in Europe, the other USA. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs...il-end-361935/ http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs...1508-a-362689/ Disclosure: The...

I'm building a new 2-ch / TV room in a small bedroom. Just purchased ~$1,000 of GIK room treatments. I'm documenting my experience at this link... Just ordered GIK treatments for my media room (a blog) Feel free to follow my journey. Kent

Vinnie is getting a highly unusual award from 6Moons. This is for the updated version of the Sig 30, now called the 30.2. Check it out 6moons industryfeatures: 6moons Favorite Discoveries of 2007 - Srajan Ebaen Red Wine Audio's Signature 30.2 integrated to give yet one more reason not to...

Given a choice between great mids + modest bass response, or a mediocre midrange accompanied by deep -- or at least full bass, many audiophiles would put their money on the mids. Speaking for myself, I’ve owned early Magnaplaners (not known for deep or powerful bass), along with several...

Hi, I'm looking for help on how to convert an iTunes library. The twist is that I want to convert from the iPod to the computer. Details... I just got a hand-me-down laptop from my brother. Unfortunately, the computer guy helping me set up the laptop distroyed the iTunes library on my old...

Thanks to headfi I discovered K1000s (which I love). Thanks to 6moons I discovered RWA and Vinnie's lovely Signature 30 amp. Thanks to Vinnie I discovered single driver speakers (Omega Compact Hemps in my case). If you're not up to speed on single driver speakers and/or the minimalist...

Hey all, there are now a couple of RWA Signature 30 owners on Headfi. And based on PMs / e-mail and a few posts, it appears that all agree with me that the Signature 30 is a great match for K1000s. If you are interested in the Sig 30 you may want to act fast to beat an upcoming price...

Anticable is regarded by many to be a great sounding, yet very inexpensive speaker wire. Anticable's design is solid copper with a very thin layer of insulation to greatly reduce the dielectric effect. Link to TAS review. It can be bought pre-terminated for $10 / stereo pair foot (i.e...

Hi, looking for recommendations on brand / model for an all in one printer. I'd like Wireless Print Copy Fax Scan Good photos would be a plus, but mostly concerned about reliability, cost per page to print black & white, etc. Prefer price under $300. After a web search I came up...

OK, so you love listening to your K1000s. But do still find yourself wondering: “Am I really using the right amp to drive these crazy Austrian ear-speakers?” If yes, this thread is for you... Introduction For the past three months I’ve gone through an amazing journey discovering what...

I just got back from an amazing 9 days in Canada / Alaska. Got some good shots of whales traveling in pods -- including group bubble net feeding.

I need to buy capacitors to eliminate DC from a 2ch power amp driving a powered subwoofer. Nelson Pass, the amp designer (First Watt F1), made the following recommendations to get things started... >>> .47 uF >>> Four capacitors needed - one for each lead coming off the amp >>> Nelson said...

Partrick82 is the undisputed King of 'K1000 after-market-cables.' His journey –- so far –- has mated his ear speakers with: - AKG stock - Stefan AudioArts hardwired Equinox - Self-modified Nordost Solar Wind, and - Self-modified Nordost Valkyrja As for the cables: At roughly $2,000 per...

Anyone have any comments or experience with this combo?

Last couple K1000s sold don't show pricing. Any insights on current price – or predictions for the future?

For a month or so I've been using Mapleshade's short Triplepoint’s to isolate my CDP. IMO they improve detail and add air to the soundstage. Today I tried Ayre Acoustic’s myrtle wood blocks. At 1" high these are very simple and low-tech. I've gone back and forth between the two methods half...

Hi, and thanks in advance for any help you can provide. I'm using an audiophile-level 2ch amp to drive K1000s. The amp puts out more power than I really need. If I were to add an in-series resistor at the amps output jacks, would that be an OK way to reduce volume / gain? I use my CDP as...

I've been searching old treads looking for ways to get the most from K1000s. Here are some of the tweaks I've found... 1. Shorten stock cable 2. Replace stock cable with new pigtail or hardwire (Moon and Stephan Audio Arts appear to be the only ones still offering pre-made hardwire cables)...

I am interested in buying four strands of very high quality insullated copper wire -- like the kind used in ICs (or two strands stereo). My goal would be to use it to recable K1000s. Prefer not to have it in a sheath, so insulated strands would be fine. Probably about 9 feet in length. Would...

This thread will help you understand the basics behind balanced Head-fi systems Scrutiny of top-shelf audio products often reveals words like ‘balanced’, ‘fully balanced’, or ‘differently balanced’ somewhere in their product descriptions. But what exactly IS balanced? And what changes will...

What amps bring out the absolute best in K1000s? Tubes, SS, class A, balanced outs, 300b's? What top-shelf amps have you tried with K1000s? Ever compared single end vs. balanced outputs for K1000s? Ever had a chance to A/B some of the top amps with K1000s? Inquiring audiophiles want to know!

Hi, I'm looking for (2) decent but fairly cheap female XLR plugs. Suggested sources? Any particual brand / model? Prefer to keep price to $5 - $10 per plug.

Hi, is there anyone in the southeast that has SSA Equinox hardwire? My goal is to hear K1000s with this cable. In return I can offer a chance for you to hear my balanced Ayre and Vandersteen sub with K1000s. BTW: My crossover and sub seem to bring a meaningful improvement is SQ, including a...