So I thought I'd make another simple mod to my MG Head with 47k pot input->wiper shunt resistors as recommended by Videoshielded.... Yeah Right!!! In the process of simply soldering the Caddocks to the stock Alps pot I lost the right channel. Input to wiper is now open. So off to angela.com I...

So I picked up a couple Caddock 47k to shunt the Alps pot in my MG Head DT, and low and behold I appear to have fried the left channel! The volume was uneven after the mod so I removed the resistors and took these measurements with the Fluke: Left Channel: input to wiper : OL input to...

Well its been a long time coming, but finally tonight, the festivities begin. Click the attached photo.... These will mark stage 1 of my long overdue MG Head DT mods. Will report back on the aural impact shortly. Initial observations: My my do those leads ever need to be cut down...

Hey all, Been a while since I've on the forums here, and I wish I were back under better circumstances... In any event, my 1.5 year old MG Head DT (not the OTL) has started acting up just today. It is basically distorting all over the place... It sounds like clipping to me. Some info...

In case anyone is looking for good tubes to "roll" with their MG Head DT, I have another recommendation. I've had these tubes lying around collecting dust for ages and finally got around to slapping one into my MG Head this morning. And, I'm reallllly enjoying them. The tube is a 1950s Tung...

Nothing special... Just an article that I accidentally stumbled upon while researching something else. Anyhow, I thought someone might like to read it: http://www.beststuff.com/articles/1358/ Brian.

Admit it. Every now and then you're in the office or at school - perhaps in an open cubicle - and have to carefully sneak out a silent fart here or there. Be it the office at work, the library at school, or where ever, it is a situation that all of us and the best of us have been confronted with...

It doesn't appear as though my MG Head uses the same capacitors as some of those I've seen cited in these forums. This is from the Antique Sound Labs provided schematic of my MG Head DT: C1 - Connects 12AX7 pin 1 to EL34(1) pin 2 = 0.1 uF / 400V C2 - Connects 12AX7 pin 6 to EL34(2) pin 2...

This is my biggest quip with the MG Head DT amp. It isn't surprising, but the bass is very lean. I also realize that my Senns are going to be on the lean side too, but I'm not getting much below 70Hz or so right now (by my ears), so I know it isn't all Sennheiser's fault. Question: I'm going...

Hey all, I'm looking for some specific recommendations on upgrade parts and suppliers. For my MG Head DT, I want to swap out the caps, possibly the resistors, and possibly the pot. Probably the diodes too. Recommendations on top notch parts (brand names / part numbers) would be greatly...

I was in the office today, and took some pictures of the setup as it currently exists. I think these pics are all much better than the last round, so you MG Head DT lookers should be happy. After clicking the thumbnails, you can also click "original" under each blown up picture to get the...

Ok, i have to apologize in advance for the LOUSY picture quality here. I'm still figuring out how to use this camera, and I will NEVER use macro mode without a tripod ever again... Better pics to follow. But here you go... http://www.pbase.com/brian_workstere..._pics&page=all Brian.

Well, my MG Head has finally arrived, so now my signature is truthful. I was mildly surprised to find Russian Sovtek power tubes in there. I expected something cheaper and crappier. Nevertheless, the Bugle Boys are going right in for the burn in... My thoughts will follow within a week or...

Sounds mildly silly to ask, but how do you Senn owners wear your phones? I ask because with the strap on top/middle of my head the cans are tilted somewhat which I assume is the correct orientation. But with the strap on top/back part of my head the cans are oriented nearly vertical. I...

One of the first things that jumped out at me upon opening the box of my new Senn 600s was "Wow this is a chinsey cable." Question: What is different about Clou red versus the Clou blue cable? Thanks in advance. Brian.

Received my Senn 600s today... Will have 'em running 24/7 of the CD player headphone jack to break in while awaiting the MG Head DT (CDV)... Just excited, that's all. Brian.

Somebody stop me. I'm about to buy these:

I guess there is a new version of the Head DT with CDV designation. Does anyone have this? Supposedly its $80 more, comes with the cage, upgraded power cord, and "better" electronics. Early reports are "it sounds better than the Head DT." Any more insight? That's all I've heard. Thanks...

So, some EL34 amps can use only EL34 tubes unless you rewire things a bit, however others are more flexible. I'd be very interested in trying out tubes like KT88/6550 in the Head DT, but don't know what is required to do so. Anyone know about this? What about doing conversion to 6B4G...

Just thought I'd post some highlites from Sam's Space in the February 1998 issue of Stereophile in which he evaluated the RS-1 and HD600. "When I switch from the Grado RS1s to the Sennheiser HD 600s, I hear just a little more of the environment around instruments." "Okay, the HD600s lack...

Cross posted to electronics section... I've decided the CD3000 is going to be my headphone of choice, primarily because it is for the office with ambient noise and other offices nearby. I need a closed can. So, please, anyone with this headphone and the MG Head DT tube amp, tell me how you...