While they are a pain, the easiest way I found to remove them is to use a tube you don't like (the stock tubes, perhaps) to gently wiggle the socket savers out of the sockets. Just insert the tube into the socket saver and wiggle in a circular motion. The socket saver will come out still...

It's all good. You are correct that I'm using the tubemonger socket savers there. I really like them, except they're a real pain to remove from the MJ2 sockets.

I've loved my SR-325is, but the cable was so bad that I resented wearing them. I did the removable cable mod, and now I can barely take them off my head! Well worth the time and $8 to do.      

  I can see how people might say that about the 400i. However, when compared directly to the Sennheiser HD 650, which I consider to be warm, it is brighter by a considerable margin, though nowhere near the brightness of the Grado SR325is.

Out of the headphones I own, Bright: Grado SR325is Warm: Sennheiser HD 650 Dark: V-Moda Crossfade LP Neutral: Hifiman HE-400i

A couple of days ago, two headphones arrived at my doorstep: the venerable Sennheiser HD 650 and the lesser-known Grado SR325is. Both were $300 through Amazon.com. I have NOT listened to either headphone prior to this purchase and chose them solely based on reviews I’ve read across the internet...

  I plan to try them at some point, but I also need to slow down on this tube rolling experience haha

I've tried a few different types of tubes. The complete list is in my profile. Some of my favorites are the 1963 Amperexs, Teslas and the Siemens. I also roll the Schiit LISSTs in often to help compare to a flat, neutral response. I have yet to try the RCA and Phillips tubes because the iFi has...

I can verify that they sound fantastic in the Mjolnir 2!

I just received a pair of these today and have been listening to them for a few hours in my Mjolnir 2. I have to say that my initial impressions are really good for these so far. The bass has a nice added kick to it with great extension. The mids are slightly warmer than neutral and have a nice...

    Oh my god, you're right... Still, I refuse to have buyer's remorse because these sound so good. https://www.tubedepot.com/products/5670w-2c51w  ...

I just received my pair from Music Direct after a month of backorder! I've only listened to them for a couple of hours in my Mjolnir 2 and I have to say that I really like them so far! There is definitely some very solid bass to these! I'd say the mids are a touch warmer compared to Schiit's...

I use a CyberPower UPS. It's a hell of a lot cheaper than the PS Audio and does the same thing. It's not what you'd consider to be "audio grade" (whatever that means) but the power coming out of it is noise-free and has the added benefit of a battery backup in case the power goes out.

  One of the most underrated guitarists in my opinion.

  Gotta love this Schiit! Tube rolling is lots of fun as well 

That's what I figured. I could tell that Asius's claim about having a "safe" IEM was bogus. Loud volume listening will hurt regardless of what is driving the air. The reason I brought it up here is that it seems to be a common misconception among people. I even know someone IRL who believes this...

Today, I discovered a small company called Asius Technologies. They claim to make an earbud that doesn't cause ear damage. They also claim that earbuds cause more damage than over-ear/on-ear headphones.   I was under the impression that sound was the same (air pressure) regardless of what was...

I mainly use HD Tracks, but sometimes I like to check out Linn Records from time to time as well. They have some fantastic stuff.

Does anyone here have any experience playing Blu Ray Music discs on a computer?   Will I have any chance to import the tracks into my library?   What software do I need?

I always connect the phone last, but I haven't really experimented with the connection sequence very much. Every once in a while, I'll have to restart the phone, but other than that, there aren't any issues with doing this that I can tell.

I found a 1ft cable on amazon at one point. I don't know the exact link though. I will say that it was more expensive than the 3ft cable I bought...   I love it with my HiFiMan RE-400.

To reiterate what I stated in another post: The Comfast "power amp" (not really amplifying anything) is basically acting like a USB hub in this setup. Without it, I get the old "this device draws too much current" error, even with the extra battery. The way I understand it, the iPhone needs to...

I found a person selling them on eBay from China. Not the most optimal way of doing things, but it worked out for me. I can't find the listing anymore for it though. I'd suggest searching for "Comfast CF-U12" on google and see if you think you can trust any of the sellers.

Thanks! The Comfast "power amp" (not really amplifying anything) is basically acting like a USB hub. Without it, I get the old "this device draws too much current" error. the way I understand it, the iPhone needs to send a limited amount of current to whatever it's attached to in order to...

I posted this in the Fulla thread, but I figured I should post it here too.   iPhone Comfast USB "power amplifier" to trick phone into working mophie batter pack Schiit Fulla