These are better quality with the new SRA stand installed on the ship:          

Anyone out there know of better tubes to be used in The Raptor? Thanks.

Anyone tried this yet? I just received mine today. I am using it with a Yamamoto HA-02 and HD 650's. So far it sounds good, but I have no real reference as my Wadia is on the ship and routed through my Esoteric D-03, which should really sound much better. I am impressed so far. More to follow.

Does anyone else have a McIntosh MS 300? If so, do you know the type of keyboard manufactured? I think it is a Logitech wireless, but I can't get a straight answer from McIntosh or the dumb dealer in my area. This is maddening! I sold mine to a friend, and he is about to to have an aneurysm...

I am totally clueless with my iPods. Can anyone advise me on how to transfer the music from my old one to my new one (not a Touch, just a larger one)? I am utterly frustrated with this. Thanks.

How about a thread (if one already does not exist) to address good books recently read? Here is mine:

Did any other fellow Head-Fier's see this? Truly an amazing night of music and joy.

Happy Holidays to all in the forum. I am going back out to sea, and will not be able to access the forum, so I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas; especially Spritzer, Afrikane, Neilvg, and krmathis; all with whom I very much enjoy corresponding with. Cheers, Bob

All, I can't access the forum when I am on the ship due to new rules and protocols on our LAN. Please forgive my lack of response to any messages. Spritzer has been kind enough to mediate for me, if anyone needs to contact me, please PM Spritzer, and he will send you my email address. I am...

Well, I have given up hopes of ever getting a pair of HE 90's, although I will certainly try if there is a chance, but that's OK, I just spent my HE 90 money on a pair of Magnepan 20.1s, and they are glorious with the ARC Ref 210's. I had forgotten how much I enjoy my system when I am home...

I just bought a pair of Ultrasone Edition 9's. Any helpful hints from experienced users? Cheers, Bob

Can anyone tell me where to find an adapter to mate a pair of HE90's to Stax (Pro, SRM-727 and SRM-007t)? Thanks, Bob

All, Anyone trying to contact me for any reason may not be able to do so for several weeks. I apologize for this. We are having internet and phone problems on the boat. I apologize for the inconvenience. I will be back on line just as soon as these troubles are corrected. Thanks, Bob

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In an earlier post, I made a comment regarding the price of headphones for sale by a fellow forum member. After some reflection, I felt my comment about the price was unfair, and would like to apologize to surfboardz26 for the remark. Humbly, Bob

I thought my 500th post would contain something profound and thought provoking. Instead it was an apology for double posting post 499. Oh well, I can hold off for something really earth-shattering until post 1,000. I love this website, in spite of the fact that I got into trouble for stating...

Is there a Club Esoteric? If not, we should have one. Here are mine: More impressions and reviews to follow. I hope others will choose to be involved! Cheers, Bob

I just ordered some Ultrasone Edition 9's as a consolation prize to myself after not being able to afford the HE 90's advertised this week. I plan on mating them with my EAR HP-4. Does anyone have any practical advice to lend? Cheers, Bob

I recently bought a Trevor Network Dynahi amplifer from a private seller on Audiogon. The box finally arrived on the ship, but the amplifier is in bad shape. The body is made completely out of plexiglass, and a portion of the bottom piece that holds the transformer is smashed in. I did a Google...

All this debate about talk radio and pundits has put me in a petty mood, so what kind of cars do we headphone lovers enjoy? Here's my toy:

Fellow Head-Fier's, Since joining this website, I have really expanded my knowledge of high end headphone listening; which was a surprise as I have been an audiophile since I was a kid. Over the last month I have been able to find a HeadAmp Aristeaus, Sennheiser HE60's, Grado HP-2's, AKG...