Quote: Originally Posted by roblo Hey all, Does anyone have any experience importing a Micro Stack to the UK? The shipping quote I got from them was fine but I resent paying more on top for the £370 this lot will cost me. Do they mark goods at commercial value or as a low value gift...

Off Topic reply, but have you tried IEM type phones? I use the ER6i phones with my 4G iPod on the bike with no amp. This works as the IEMs mean that I do not need to wear seperate earplugs! Okay the music is not as good as when I use my MicroAmp, but it is way good enough for the bike. Ed

I use my Total Bithead (very portable combo with the Gigabag) and Micro Amp with this combination and am VERY happy with the results. Regards, Ed

1. When they look dirty and loose their spring - takes 2-3 weeks for me to go through a set - they are a consumable. 2. I tend to roll them tight and then hold them in place while the foam expands to get the best seal. I also find that the end "wears" more - refer to question 1. 3. Yes...

One of the key questions here is what format is your music in and how is it stored / organised? If you are in iTunes and using an Apple format then you are stuck with the iPod without having to do lots of work - this may or may not be an issue. BTW I moved from a 4G iPod to a 5G and am...

You need to try them with your own system/ears to see what the differences are. Having said that I use the Cardas Mini and PnP Diamond cables with my iPod/Powerbook/MicroStack combination so they work for me. Ed

I am using an older G4 Powerbook with a Headroom MicroDAC using the USB link. My two software sources are iTunes and Quicktime. Does anybody have any suggestions for ways to improve the output or is it as good as it gets?? I have to say that I am happy with the sound that I am getting, but as...

I have used Shure, Eymtonic and UE IEM phones - when I got my first pair of E2c phones the hearing your heart/breathing bothered me - you soon get over it. This just shows that you are really isolated from your surroundings and outside noise. Just think of it as showing the seal works! Ed

Powerbook>usb>MicroDAC>PnP Black Diamond Interconnect>MicroAmp>HD650 Watching movies!!! Ed

I have purchased the MicroDAC and use this in one of two ways: 1. Listen to music, use the USB connection and remove any trace of my Audigy 2 from the sound path. 2. Play games - connect the DAC to the digital out on the soundcard. This reintroduces the various Creative effects that you...

Have you taken a look at www.headphone.com ? I use their Gigabag to hold my iPod and Bithead amp. I also use a Cardas 6" mini to mini cable from the same source. Regards, Ed

I use the Headroom Micro Amp to drive my HD650s using the Cardas Mini cable and Sound dock. This is normally attached to my iPod 5G - but I have tried it on my son's Nano and it works really well. The Nano also fits in the Headroom Micro bag better than the 5G in this config. Regards, Ed

Another vote for the Headroom Micro Amp - works great with the HD650 & ER-4P. Regards, Ed

Your copy of iTunes can work with multiple iPods (we have four in our family). Some questions: 1. Was the iPod new or used? 2. If used was it setup on the same OS that you use? (Mac OS or Windows) 3. Have you tried downloading the latest version of the iPod OS from Apple and loading that...

I have a Headphone Micro and Etymotic ER-4P earphones. I get no hiss with this combination using batteries or the DPS. I have been using this combination for a couple of weeks (upgraded from a Total Bithead) with no noticable problems. Regards, Ed (apart from a lighter wallet that is...)

Are you looking for a portable system, such as the Bithead, a semi portable system such as the Headroom Micro Stack or a "fixed" system such as the Headroom Desktop? All three have the option to be connected to a PC though the USB port and to work as an external Soundcard. I have used the...

The Audigy PCI card does not do optical out - only digital (with a 3.5mm plug as at the MicroDAC end). Regards, Ed

Does anybody have a recommended cable to connect the Digital out of the Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2 to the Digital in of a MicroDAC?? I have tried (and use) the MicroDAC via USB, but am interested in trying it connected to the Audigy for Games..... Regards, Ed ps be gentle I am new...