It has been awhile since I have spent time at HeadFi and sadly I'm here to part with a longtime friend - my K1000 (and the FirstWatt F1).   The K1000 includes the original manual, the natural wooden box (and the custom AKG-labelled outer box) and an extra lead made by BlueJeansCable for me.  ...

I’ve been living in the same apartment for over a year. Recently I received a letter stating they "value my tenure" and are increasing the rent from my current $1395 to $1695. That is an additional $300 per month. If I choose to forego the lease the monthly fee becomes $1895. I feel these...

I would like to thank the members of this forum for helping me select and configure my turntable and its associated components (and for providing valuable input and insight into the analog format, regarding its strengths and weaknesses). Sleestack explained the basic essentials of the analog...

I’ve been intrigued by vinyl for a long time, and now I’ve heard a dozen or so nice vinyl systems and fully understand the merits/pitfalls of the analog medium. However, despite my best efforts to resist I am planning to construct a beginner system. I’m completely open to all advice, input and...

I’m considering a new vehicle as a reward for obtaining my new (relatively) job and enduring the same mangy 1989 Maxima with over 200,000 miles on it since I was 16. After having recurring issues with the window regulators and timing belt (not a chain), along with transmission issues I have...

Rush’s Vapor Trails was IMO some of their best, most organic work in years; it’s unfortunate that it was also their worst-sounding album ever. However, Atlantic seems to have heard the Rush fans’ ire and is planning to release a Re-mastered Vapor Trails that will hopefully restore the album to a...

Today I received my Art Taylor modified Sonic Impact T-amp, as seen here: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ampbox/page2.html I already fell in love with the K1000/T-amp combo but I felt restricted by its cheap build quality. I knew usability and possibly audible improvements could be achieved...

I’m currently building a home theater system which (I hope) will serve me for quite some time. This system will also have to function as my HiFi stereo system due to limited space; therefore it must be adept in both arenas. This system will replace: NAD C521BEE CD player NAD C320BEE Integrated...

I have always wondered about the release of the headphone greats because I've always thought that the designers of new statement headphones research their competitors' products as much as their own. Thus I have compiled a short (and probably inaccurate) list of the major headphone releases of...

Alex (ayt999) “forced” me to baby-sit some of his headphone gear while he vacations in Japan and here are some teaser shots of the equipment at my disposal (I will update these awful web-cam pics once I have access to my grandpa’s camera): He let me...

I am thinking of selling my NAD/PSB system and building a HiFi that surpasses even my old Unico/Vandersteen rig. This is my plan: Transport 1 - Panasonic DVD-S47: great sound and completely unmolested, full-bandwidth digital output (up to 192kHz) of DVD-Audio signal via coaxial. Access to...

I am in IT and I've never done database work. I'm now responsible for importing an Access file to SQL. I cannot use the Oracle Migration software because I don’t have the privileges it requires. I am forced to use SQL*Plus Release 8.1.7 (connected to a Unix server running Oracle 9i Release...

The DAC1 has finally brought total synergy to my system, and it has re-affirmed my love of the Sennheiser sound. Aside from the Orpheus and 010 (I have never heard those), I prefer the Senn goods above all other cans and will maximize this with the purchase of the HD650 and a balanced Zu Mobius...

The SJ meet was a resounding success and I saw a lot of new faces and some familiar ones as well. I’ll post a more complete review of the meet when I have some more time, but here are my favorite systems from the meet, in no particular order: Meridian 588/Gilmore Reference 2-Box/GradoPS-1 Pro...

I'm not sure if posting about non-headphone related gear is kosher, but I'll give it a shot regardless. I have a guitar amp that keeps killing fuses. I'll turn it on and it'll blow the fuse, and I'll stick in a new fuse (of the correct specs of course) and it will repeat the process. Where can I...

This is a long story, but I'll try to summarize it. I sold an MDR-V6 + Beyer pads to a member on this forum, a deal which began on the first of March with a PM to me regarding my FS post. All was going well, so when I received an e-check notification from PayPal for $90 I went ahead and sent the...

Everyone break out your worn-out Led Zeppelin IV album or "Zoso" as some people (incorrectly) call it. "You can be, and are wrong." I had to throw a bit of Hi-Fidelity humor in there! Okay, Listen to the last track on the album, "When the Levee Breaks," and pay special attention to Bonzo's...

I am looking for a portable amp with the best battery life, and I'm willing to trade some sound quality to achieve this. Here are some options (please feel free to add others): DIY: CMOY (probably the best battery life of the DIYs) CHA47 (sounds arguably better than the cmoy, and could have...

I was being geeky and typed ATH-W100 into Google for fun, looking for various international prices for these cans. On the seventh page I stumbled upon a Japanese site that listed tons of cans and amps. On this list was the elusive ATH-W2002 and it was listed for 36,000 Yen, which translates to...

I recently visited zeplin’s house a couple weeks ago; my purpose in being there was his MDR-V6, which I was purchasing for my office rig. Zeplin welcomed me into his home and he let me audition all his awesome gear. His hospitality and amazing character make him an outstanding person and a great...

I need the assistance of the esteemed members of this forum. I am building a system for my office listening, but I am stymied by the amp choices in front of me. The source will be a Creek CD50. The interconnects will be a Zu Gede & a Zu Pivot, and the PCs will be a Zu Mother for the source and a...

What are some quality analog televisions within the 27” to 36” sizes? I’m willing to go as high as $1000 for a decent set, but I would prefer to remain under $700. I’d like to kill the recommendations for a digital set right now; the technology is still improving (meaning I’d have to upgrade...

Hey folks, Sean from Zu Cable has confirmed that their HD580/600/650? cable upgrade will arrive in ~ 3 weeks. According to Sean, "the machining of the connector interface is all that is holding us back from launching the product." This will mark to fourth company entering the Sennheiser fray...

I recently fell into some extra money and would like to renovate my system. My budget is $20K. I have some ideas already, but I would like the expert assistance of the Head-Fi members. Please suggest source, amp, ICs, power and phones - try to keep it within the $20K limit. My profile describes...

Hello Head-Fi Members, I am a happy owner of a Sennheiser HD-580/Creek OBH-11 setup, but I am always interested in improving my current rig. I would like suggestions regarding my configuration (though please make them somewhat affordable - the Creek/Senn combo cost only $300, so I would like to...