Just a heads-up for anyone who might be interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE%3AIT&rd=1 Help a brother buy some cans.

Same batteries on my 570.

Just remembered Jorge Aragão. "Preto qu'é preto ilumina por qu'é preto...." Good Stuff. You can find a real audio sample here: http://www.putumayo.com/cd_brazil/samba_bossa.html

Caetano Veloso, Caetano Veloso, Caetano Veloso! I've been hooked on this guy for a few months, and theres not one album that I've heard that I don't listen to over and over and over. I also picked up an album, "Brazilian Duos," by Luciana Souza which is quite good. Much better than the title...

Try some bossa nova. Some of my accoustic favorites are "João Voz e Violão" by João Gilberto, and the 1986 self-titled album of Caetano Veloso.

Hey, thanks for the suggestions. Some are better than others How about some jazz vocalists? And I could really go for something "parisian" with lots of accordians!

Usually the shinier edge is on the outside. At least this has been the case with foam ear plugs I have used in the past. Also, in my case I find the the foamies fit deeper into my ears than the silicone. Because they are stiffer, I find that the silicone tips find their way into my ear by...

I know I've seen a few francophones on this site, but anyone who can is welcome to help me. I'm looking for some music sung in French. All I have right now which is sung at least in part in French is Paris Combo and Manu Chao (who mostly sing in Spanish). Lately I've been hooked on Portuguese...

Quote: Originally posted by drewski Don't you find that the Ety's sound thin when you insert too deep? I know I can't use the silicon plugs because to get a proper seal, I have to insert fairly deep and I get no bass whatsoever. I find that I get great sound with the foamies, but they...

Surgery would be even more expensive than the etys! I'm waiting for an in-head DAC so I can connect the optical out straight into my skull. Maybe a bluetooth wireless connection... (ponders)

I second the suggestion to put the cord under your clothes. I always put the cord under my jacket or sweater. I find it makes the microphonic effect negligible. A second suggestion is to play a CD that you REALLY enjoy. You'll soon forget that you have a set of phones in you ears, or that there...

I've been a member of BMG for about six years, but haven't bought anything from them in at least two years. I just got a call from them. They offered me 12 free CDs if I bought three. Not a bad deal I thought, so I went for it. Here are a few to add to the list: Cesaria Evora--São...

If you have the time watch Ken Burns' Jazz documentary (http://www.pbs.org/jazz). I found it to be a great crash course in Jazz. I used to know what I liked when I heard it, but now I can actually put an artist's name to the music. Really helped me get started in buying jazz albums, even though...

How about a dealer further north in the San Francisco Bay Area (south bay would be best)? No need to post another thread to answer the same question.

The amp does a great job of cleaning things up. Now I have to build my crossfeed circuit. Can't wait!

shafu: I'll be using an SL-CT570 for portable use. Now I really think I'll never drive again. High gas prices + good portable rig = public transportation. Welly Wu: I couldn't find the Headroom foam tips you mention on their website. Are they something I have to call to order?

Thanks everybuddy. For now I'm just getting a CHA 47 for portable use. But I can't help reading about and pondering over a better amp for home use. I think I'll wait until the novelty wears off and I start falling into a regular pattern of use. Feel free to make suggestions though, just don't...

Just go my ER4Ses today and I can't believe my ears. I couldn't be happier. They even fit well on the first try. All my fears about discomfort and lack of bass have been shot to pieces. Just wait till I pick up my amp tomorrow ) Just had to share a bit. BTW, Erik Truffaz sounds phenomenal in...

One late entry from San Jose. Use to be at UC Berkeley. Now-a-days you can find me at SJSU. Any other South Bayers?

Luciana Souza--"Brazilian Duos" Mutabaruka--"Life Squared" Moreno Veloso + 2--"Music Typewriter" Mano Negra--"Casa Babylon" Caetano Veloso--"Livro"

The Mermen @ The Filmore, August 4 2000. The Mermen are surf rockers extraordinaires which I can't get enough of. And if you listen really carefully to this recording you can hear me! Good luck finding it though.

Check out Mutabaruka, especially his last album "Life Squared." Good stuff if you can bare the millitancy. If you can find it, check out Cultura Profetica, a Puerto Rican reggae group.