I started out because of working in the corporate world. I needed to listen to music to block out the ambient noise of the cubicle farm (and keep my sanity). It just gradually grew from there...   I get some comments about my headphones and inquires into how much they cost, usually prompting...

Just ordered the Dog Pads for my K271s. The original pleather pads are starting to crumble so was about time for new ones. Glad I stumbled across this since these are only $10 more than the velour pads.   Looking forward to hearing the impact on the sound quality!

Thanks tomb! I am guessing that is the case... oh well. Now this gear is just a holdover until I can build some better stuff... ha.

I have a fubar III usb dac/amp from firestone audio and realized that, at very low volumes, the left channel is significantly quieter. At normal listening volumes it is not noticeable, but I'd still like to know what could be causing it. I have tried to isolate the problem and know for...

#7741 if I calculated that correctly. Chrispy, any chance you went to high school in London? I also lived in London, Hanover ('07), and Sarasota but only for a summer (technically Siesta Key)

I have no experience with it personally, but I know nikongod didn't seem overally impressed with this specification: Equalization: RIAA +/- 1.5 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz Not sure if he has actually heard it, but you may want to ask.

Bump Anyone else? I'd rather just order from the US as it is slightly cheaper and shipping will be faster, but I do not know whether these retailers are reputable. Thanks again.

In people's experience which is the best site to order from? http://www.firestone-audio.com/ (manufacturer site, slightly more expensive) AudiophileProducts.com - Firestone Audio- Headphone Amplifier - USB DAC or Welcome to Miniature Audio -Firestone Audio -USB DACS -Headphone Amps...

Definitely going to check out the album now. f.y.i. Momofuku is a noodle bar in New York (not sure if it means anything in Japanese). I wonder if he eats there...

Tom Waits - Orphans: Brawler, Bawlers, & Bastards

Yeah, my next pen is definitely going to be the same Nakaya but in Aka-tamenuri

I've never heard of anything like that. I imagine there might be an issue with sealing the ink while still allowing air to enter the chamber. Who knows though, maybe someone makes them (I searched out of curiosity and couldn't find anything right away). You could always purchase a basic fountain...

Thanks! I just got a new (read: better) job, so I decided to buy something nice for myself. I was going to buy an amp, but my need for a good pen outweighed it. I'm hoping I will just keep this one pen for the next ten years, but we all know how that goes. I want a Nakaya next... Edited for...

Noodler's black. The pen is going to be seeing everyday use, so I'll probably just be sticking with blacks (I never was a fan of blue ink..). I'm liking it so far; it's much better, to me, than a bottle of Mont Blanc a friend gave me a while ago. But then again, I should really fill up one of...

Just joined Pen-Fi. Purchased a Pelikan Souveran 400 Green/Black GT w/ a fine nib. I may have to switch to extra fine but I am not sure whether the additional clarity in my (tiny) writing would justify the increased scratchiness associated with extra fine nibs. Pens At JOON New York - All The...

Update and clarification: I am considering the following three equipment chains: Firestone Fubar II -> Vintage Kenwood KR-720 Receiver (headphone out and speaker use) Firestone Fubar III (Solo and receiver hookup for speaker use) and Travagans White (no possibility of connecting to...

Anyone know why David Lin (I believe that's his name) left Firestone to start Travagans other than for potentially greater profits? Was there some disagreement regarding quality control or anything like that? Or is it safe to assume the quality of Firestone's products has not slipped? Thanks.

I largely agree with you but that the same time the question could be rephrased to: Has activity whilst not listening to music become passé? I guess I am trying to say that in some cases (potentially a lot of them), the 'activity' (travel, job, mow the lawn) is ancillary to listening to...

I would never do this to buy something I couldn't presently afford but rather as a way to 'discount' any purchase by the accrual of interest on the money I will pay for the item with by holding it for a longer time period. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences. Pending the fine...

Thanks again for the insight. Looks like free financing is the way to go if it is offered.

Thanks for the information. Do you happen to know if/how free financing affects your credit rating?

Has anyone ever used a free financing offered by a store or company? I never have and am curious as to whether or not they are as truly 'free financing' as they claim (no payments or interest for x time period). I'm wondering because if there really are no payments or interest for a year why...

Just wanted to thank everyone for the recommendations. I will definitely be making a trip to the record store soon. Thanks again.

I just got my turntable working and am listening to King Crimson's "In the Court of the Crimson King" that I bought randomly many many years ago at a garage sale and am loving it. Anyone have recommendations for further King Crimson titles or similar styles of music? Thanks

Frank Zappa - Willie the Pimp