Thanks for letting me vicariously experience your journey with this blog. Still too tied down with obligations here.

I remember liking the band Catherine Wheel from the early 90's.

Quote: The best I could find was last.fm to listen to their songs. Not ideal, but a pretty big selection of songs.

Quote: Any luck finding a seller for DakhaBrakha CD's? I also became addicted to this band after the recommendations here.

I just found this thread, the videos are very entertaining. I don't understand the words but I like the change of pace from what I usually listen to. I used to listen to Nashe Radio and have one of their compilation CDs which I really liked, but it's about 10 years old now. I think Zemfira was...

I am visiting Norway and later headed off to Sweden. Any suggestions for how to fill what little free time I have (it's a short tour...) Currently I am in Oslo enjoying the rainy weather and later going to Bergen.

Thank you to MrSpeakers and UE for organizing and sponsoring this meet. It was one the first ones where I could spend some quality listening time on some great setups. My only "sadness" is that I still really want to get a pair of Stax Omegas... better start saving up! It was also nice to get to...

I should be able to attend - I can amend later with any gear.

Quote: Originally Posted by gilency You are welcome. the list of healthy tips for good sleep mentioned above seems trivial but it really contributes to a better sleep in the long run. I am torn though, because from what I am reading and experience, just because I force a normal...

Thanks for your post, Gilency... I never realized DSPS was an actual disorder and not just "laziness".... guess I should do some research. I've had this syndrome 20+ years and it's made school and work difficult to manage!

Any tips or tricks on how to open more than just one side of the IPod (original 3G model)? I can get the first side open, but can't get the first corner to come apart, and then the whole thing seals itself back closed again.

This trip is one of those guided tours... it's a family trip. I think most of the touristy things will be visited including the major cities, but the downside is a lack of free time. I was mainly concerned about dressing properly for the weather... it looks like I'll have to be prepared for...

I'm going to be popping over for a visit next week and thinking of what to pack and expect. I may have to buy the proper attire, considering that it has been ~100F blazing sun where I'm at of late. Will be seeing the tourist traps and big cities, as far north as Isle of Skye and Loch Ness. Thanks!

Thanks to everybody who brought their gear to share, and thanks David for organizing this. It was pretty overwhelming for a newbie to see and hear some stellar stuff for the first time!

I will try to stop by as well. I can bring a 1st generation Nano, ALO cotton dock, Rockhopper home Pimeta, and an AKG K501. I have other gear, but it just depends if I decide to pack it up or not.

How long can you use one Brita cartridge if you only go through 1 or 2 pitcher-fulls a week? They claim several months, but I felt like I kept getting sick after drinking the water and wondered if my filter was growing something after only a couple of weeks, even in the refrigerator. And the...

Those are nice photos. Hummingbirds are really beautiful birds. Any other bird pics?

I usually use Ibuprofin or Tylenol. If those don't work then it's antibiotics. Lozenges and sprays don't do much for me.

After spending too much time worrying about what I was hearing or not hearing, I realized I wasn't even listening to the actual music anymore. So it's back to buying music for me.

Any users of Audio Art IC's? Audio Art Cable

I'm using 40+ year old Mac amp and preamp to run my speaker setup. The stuff is built like a tank I guess! My father had it sitting in a closet for years and it still seems to work fine. I haven't had much access to other gear to see where it really rates, so maybe it needs a tune up. It doesn't...

Interesting thread. I'll be spending my holidays listening between a Hornet and a cheaper home/non-battery Rockhopper Pimeta... not sure what to expect, especially with a novice's ears.

x3 for DT250-80... they're on my head at my desk right now. They are closed-back and don't clamp too tight. The velour is comfortable so you might avoid the hair issue. You can get away without an amp if needed. I can still kind of hear my coworkers so they don't speak to me unnoticed. I got...

I've been a guinea pig owner for several years now. The thing is, they require a lot of care (there is no bad smell if you are diligent), a fair bit of space (bigger cages actually require less cleaning), and you would need to get at least 2 since they usually don't do well alone. Mine have lots...

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