I bought a used Linn Ikemi earlier this summer as some of you may know. This was a used unit from '99, in other words a fairly old unit from early in the production (Serial #2xxx). In mid august I noticed that sometimes my CDs started skipping. I thought it was just dirt on the CDs or...

Since I bought my Corda Opera and got my headphones, I've played music pretty much exclusively out of my Ikemi or through the Opera DAC, but for some reason, I though it might be fun to plug the Grados into my Audigy 2 ZS to see what the sound would be like in comparison. While I realize the...

Just a quick question. Been looking around at various electrostats (future investment ), and more importantly amplifiers lately and that instictively brought me to Gilmore's designs. So my question is: Does HeadAmp / Justin still build and sell these or is it only the KGSS that he sells nowdays...

I have since the moment I first saw a Darth Beyer thought they were hideous. Abominations. It's not that I don't like the craftsmanship, it's just that they are so ugly. I really can't understand why people buy them. To date I've seen one good looking Darth Beyer and that's the ones with cups...

At last, they are here! I rushed to the post office as soon as I got home from work to get them. Then I had to go through the agony of the stupid people at the post office not finding them. After twenty minutes, me and my brother had enough and more or less charged their storage and found it...

...and it's just ****ing awsome! Never has music been this great for me with my HD600. Pure joy. Ear-to-ear smile right now. Now it's just the matter of getting my GS1000 headphones. Shouldn't be more than 2 or 3 weeks.

No, I didn't recieve my GS1000. What I did recieve however was an eargasm of cataclysmic proportions. Went out of town today together with my brother (Ahobaka here at Head-Fi) and tried some CD players to see what might go well with my GS1000. By chance, they happened to have a pair of SR225...

While downloading the latest release of a manga called Air Gear (by Ogure Ito / Oh Great!) I noticed something funny with the cover image... http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w...R_17_127-1.png That's undeniably a pair of Grado SR325. I couldn't help laughing when I saw it.

Thread name speaks for itself. What are you sitting in or lying on when listening to music? I'm curious as I'm about to purchase myself new armchair (the one I've used fell apart... RIP). Here's the one I'm thinking about right now. Great design and looks comfortable enough. Should match my...

The thread name kind of speaks for itself. I just paid my GS1000 with a Black Dragon cable + some extra pads. Total price? $1305 I'm looking forward to hearing them alot, but at the same time, I'm having mixed feelings about the price. Sure is alot of money. Could have bought a bunch of...

Reading around a bit more about these headphones I've heard people mention the 'infamous' highs of Grado headphones. I took a look at the graphs over at HeadRoom. (HD600 added for comparison to my current cans) Looking at the bass it sure looks punchy and powerful, almost bass heavy...

Well, as I plan on investing in a new system this summer (upgrading from my über computer speakers *cough*, but I own the HD600's since before), I now need some suggestions on a amp to go with the GS1000. Budget: $1000 I've talked to Drew at Moon Audio regarding the headphones and I plan...

Well, it's been a couple of years since I last visited this place. Seems like it's still the good 'ole Head-Fi. I mainly left the scene or hobby due to lack of money, but now I got a job and salary so here I am, aching to spend. To the point of the thread. I've been reading up on the...

Well im just wonderiing since im thinking about buying one. I've been hearing alot of good stuff about this soundcard, both for recording/listening/editing. How would it compare to a equaly priced dedicated source (CD Player) or a CD Player for $300-400? Would it be about the same? Or would it...

I've been thinking alot about these phones before, seems to be a pair of very nice cans, sound wize, and looks. However one thing have puzzled me. The ATH W1000 have the shape of the W2002's and the W100's look, round. Are these the same cans with different ear cups or are they completely...

I've been wondering this for a while. I can get the RKV from Jan Meier for abour $1000, wich I think is ok for such a beautiful amp (my favourite) Anyway. How does it compare to other tube amps, there are litteraly tons of em', the MPX-3, PPX-3, MG Head OTL 32, list gones on forever. How does it...

Well then, here you go! It will be 'painted' later with some clear coating. http://www.trbclan.com/site/modules/...2/P4070007.JPG (Note : Check out the super-resonance-free-$500-buck-knob on the left side of the pic) (PS : It will work tomorrow, a friend of my dad wich is a electrician...

I've been around the forums for almost a year now. Started to post more serious stuff here as I discovered more and more in the headphone world. Now I will soon come to the point where im going to get a replacement cable for my HD600's. I've read alot of reviews and stuff here about the...

I have an Alps or something, cost about $15 to buy, wich im going to put in my DIY amp. Now my question, as my schematics have no info on how to connect the pot, how do I connect it? left -------- right ------- gnd |--------------|-------------| . ----------- . ---------- . ...

Im a _BIG_ sceptic in this area. _HOW_ is it technically possible that a power cable can improve the sound? With all this talking about crap in -> crap out, isn't it the same with the power that is beeing fed into the amp/cdp or whatever? If i have a crappy connector in the wall, a crappy...

Well, as the threads name? what do you think is best, and what do you think sounds best? I concider my self as an audiophile wich has quite good taste for both music and headphones, and of course, how high I crank the volume on my cans. Many classmates of mine (more like all) has gotten...

Is it just as simple as it is said on Jan Meiers site? Just remove the plastic shielding near the plug and warm it a bit with a soldering iron and gently drag the cable out of the connector (thats the way I understood the instructions) And after that just solder back whatever type of...

I hear this word mentioned alot here concerning both DIY amps and the HeadRoom Maxed out. Judging by it's name it should be the best of all amps, correct? Now to the point, what defines a 'Maxed out' amp? a good volume pot (stepped attenuator), high quality resistors/capacitors? high quality...

I've been kinda into tubes lately and want to study different kinds of amplifiers. So I was wondering, where can I find a scheme/component list for it so I can check estimated cost and stuff like that. Thanks.

Today my dad came with the suggestion that I should look into some old radio's from the early 40's and 50's. In these radios (2)(manufactured by Philips) I found 11 tubes, wich seem to be in good shape, exept one maybe. Now, is any of these tubes good, and mabybe worth a bit of cash? All...