Thank you so much - really appreciate this!

I have bought a used SR-009 but alas it came from a smoker. I have replaced the earpads already, but the headpad still smells a bit despite using leather cleaner. I am wondering if anyone knows how I can get a replacement head pad? I have a friend in Japan if there are any Japanese source for...

They are absolutely worth this amount. I heard it about 10 years at a head-fi meet, and they are amazing. I think the rarity means that only old-school Head-fiers (~2006) recognise their worth.

That's really good news. I was really impressed with the BHSE and SR-009 combo! Thank you! Btw your collection is amazing. The ATH-L3000 and Sony R10 I have heard before and they are such unique headphones!

Quick question for the wise Stax Mafia. I am thinking about getting the Stax SR-009. Where does the KGST sits in terms of ranking between KGSS Carbon, standard KGSS and the Stax made amps? I tried an SR-009 with blue hawaii years ago and it made a huge impression on me!

I am up for meeting and helping out with logistics etc. My house unfortunately isn't very much so I can't host. :( It would be great to meet again in the Cambridgeshire area!

Does anyone noticed any issues with the Optical input for the M8? When I use the Optical output from the TV there's occasionally a <1 second drop out. Sometimes I can see "No signal" being displayed on the DAC, but it's not always. Replacing with my Chord Hugo works without any interruption, but...

Amazing news! Can't wait for the meet - I will try to drag a few friends along!

Darkkopi, Customs Cables (http://www.custom-cable.co.uk/) sells them in the UK. I don't know how much shipping will cost however. They went to the London Head-Fi meet and they are two very friendly guys!

I'm in as well! The last event was amazing, and I have no doubt this one will exceed all expectations! Thanks GSARider for all of your efforts!

I would like to register my interest in attend, and I have just read that there's a waiting list for this event. I am wondering what's the best way of registering my interest in attending?   Thanks!

I have an excellent time yesterday! It was great chatting to many of you. Highlight for me was listening to the various excellent Stax 007 setups! They were all absolutely amazing and leaves nothing to be desired.   Fried Reim of Violectric is excellent, and I was blown away by his V181 and...

definitely count me in! I live in Cambridge, so I don't think it would be a problem for me to bring everything I have except for my OMZ DAC if I can find a way of securing them properly. HD650 K1000 (with a slight defect on the right driver) JVC DX1000 Grade RS-2 Audiovalve RKV MKII...

I live in Cambridge and to be honest I am not entirely sure of my schedule that weekend yet but if possible I would love to come. Since I will be coming from Cambridge by train/tube I will only be able to bring a limited selection of gears. I am thinking of bring my Headamp GS-1 and my Grado...

Count me in! Once you have a firm date I will book a small holiday to come up. I have lots more goodies to bring up this time around Chris

Looks like they've changed their mind! Thanks very much for the find thathertz

Unfortunately when I have spoken to them a few months ago they said they don't import the 337 I am getting the Phoneix but I still really want the 337!

The A900 does not improve too much with an amp. Just speaking from the prespective of the A900, a source upgrade would be a much wiser use of your money. I can't speak too much for the DT880 except it is pretty power hungry.

I am hopefully going to pair the DX1000 with a Phoenix in the beginning of August (waiting for the new backplate!). I am getting very excited about the Phoenix since I feel it will give the DX1000 some of the current missing from the GS-1. The only dilemma is whether I should destroy the...

Anouk, I heavily recommend letting the headphone settle down first. Call it burn in, or getting used to the headphone psychologically but with all new headphone purchases I find first impression can be misleading.

Quote: Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete This subject came up at HC chat about fusing protection........Kingwa specs R-Cores with built in fuses inline to protect against heat and current (as Kingwa puts it)...you can see the inline protection on top of the 2 outside R-Cores under...

I see that cable has an UK head which is perfect for me. Where did you found this cable?

Thanks for the on/off display switch idea! I shamefully still use a pair of monster cable I have bought from the start of my audiophile journey. Unfortunately my source is not balanced (Oritek OMZ) so I don't need XLR yet. However, I will ask him about interconnect + power cable! Btw, am I...

I am heavily tempted to buy one before the 30th. Do you have any recommendation as to what I should ask Kingwa for? I use the HD650 + DX1000 mainly, but I do have an K1000 currently being driven by an Audiovalve RKV MKII.

I have tried the Phonitor for a few days comparing with my home system. The main source of comparison is my HeadAmp GS-1. I was running everything on a RCA/single ended signal. The Phonitor has a superior control, and a slight increase in warmth compared to the GS-1. Despite the details I...