I just emailed NAD and they put me in touch with their parts division, which sells the replacement pads for $22.50 + shipping. The trouble is, they are in Canada and shipping is $20. Not sure I can justify $45 for a new set of pads just because the pleather now looks janky. That email is...

Thanks! Yes, Fiio is one of my top options, as I mentioned, but I have to find out from them if the RCA out works when the line in or headphones is being used, because their documentation suggests that it only works on the K5.

As stated, record via the output. Not record using the device itself. Further down, I mention that I do this now via the Tape Monitor Amp output. Just looking for a similarly functioning line-level output.

I'll put the specs up front, because I know people often jump to recos without even reading them - I appreciate the passion. :) Must have ability to record output via dedicated output: RCA, 3.5mm, or USB Must have 3 minimum inputs - phono, CD, streaming from laptop: RCA Optical OR second RCA...

Question: has anyone tried using the RCA out for needle drops/recording vinyl *while listening*? I'm looking to replace a receiver that has a lot of distortion, but from which I use the tape monitor out for recording. The K7 looks to be the only headphone amp I can find that has the inputs I...

Hi there, Here are my details for consideration: 1) Billings, MT USA 2) NAD VISO 3) I use both a Toshiba laptop and an Android tablet with hi-res audio 4) Meridian Explorer 5) I like everything from modal and bop-era jazz to modern rock and metal 6) I'd be delighted to. 7) None available...

Count me in. I'm in Montana, USA and would prefer someone in the US as I don't shop Amazon, only the smaller online shops.

Does anyone hear distinct distortion issues in the left channel on The Ocean on the LP versions? I mean really bad and noticeable and in no way inner grove distortion. I heard there may be a defective pressing.

Thanks, this made a huge difference. I wonder if that is why I was disappointed with the Dream Theater album - a misapplied filter. I'll listen again soon and see. But listening to Satriani's Flying in a Blue Dream right now and am hearing the difference (and seeing it in the bit rate lights!)...

I'll give another +1 for Bandcamp. If an artist lists their influences, which are then linked, that can lead you on a wonderful trail of discovery. And you can buy *or* stream for most artists which allows you to try things out and then add it in higher-rez to your collection. I'm not big into...

This post may ruin this song for you, so if you love it, don't read further. This was one of my favorite guitar songs ever, as it is for most who love instrumental guitar work. And though I had owned the cassette and CD for this album each for many years, I had never heard the album through...

Thanks for the heads up. I'll stick with my vinyl!!!

So are the Van Halen recordings on HDTracks worth the purchase? Unlike Rush, I've never felt VH had really good sounding records after the first one (until For Unlawful...). So in my mind, dropping that much money for some pretty flat sounding recordings seems a hard sell. Then again I have two...

I noticed this right away as Mission is in my top 5 favorite Rush songs. I don't find the differences to be a disappointment. By and large, I feel they are consistent with the original vision of the song, and I believe since these are sanctioned remasters, they are consistent with the band's...

Here's my list so far: Joe Satriani - Joe Satriani (Chrome Dome set) Joe Satriani - Surfing with the Alien (same as above; I can't get over how good the new remaster is) Rush - Signals (digital download) Rush - Presto (digital download) Rush - 2112 (Blu-ray) Downloading Eric Johnson - Ah Via...

You're correct on the evolution of the band's sound, and what is amazing is how subtle the increments of change are from one album to the next, but if you put together albums that are separated by 1-2 releases, it is like a whole other band. The only period I think this doesn't apply is from T4E...

I'll reinvigorate this thread with my favorite: Joe Satriani - Joe Satriani It is a huge departure from all of his other albums, and nearly everything was recorded live, where his prior (and subsequent) efforts have all been carefully arranged. I love the organic feel of this album and the...

Hi there, I am looking for anyone who has had experience using the above tablet with a USB hard drive. I've read a couple of threads on here about the interconnects I would need (powered USB hub, OTG cable), but I wasn't sure if folks had had any compatibility issues with specific hard drives...

I got mine last week and after a few set-up haggles, it is working great. I really hate though when you need to download a driver and the manufacturer does not include a direct link in the packaging. It took me 10 minutes hunting on the site to find it. Once that was done though... It sounds...

The Apex Nautilus. That thing looks like it would be piloted by Nemo...

Placed my order for the Meridian, but I won't be able to do a side-by-side comparison - the FiiO has to go back this weekend. Hopefully it won't be a decision I regret! Looks like those Atlas cables aren't available stateside. I'll have to suffer with the stock cable.

I'm in the same boat, having just made a purchase myself before the price drop, but luckily it is an easier decision for me since I went budget with the FiiO E10k. All accounts seem to say that the Meridian is a no-brainer over that unit, no matter what the set up. It'll be nice since all of my...

That was my main reason for settling on the FiiO - nothing at my local retailer under $300 did 24/192, so at $75, is was hard not to jump on the E10k even though it was 24/96. Now that there is a definite option that is reasonably affordable, of course I regret that decision, but it isn't too...

Just bought a FiiO E10k. I could still return it. Thoughts anyone on the differences?

Sorry to reply to myself, but I just got a response for anyone interested: My name is Ross and I run Enjoy the Ride Records. I saw your question regarding the audio sources. Long story short, the original masters for pretty much the entire DT catalog was lost when the original labels were...