Ah! Finally, an ECP thread! Thanks Radio_head! I've been a happy DSHA-1 owner for over a year now and I use it to drive the Grado HP-1 and LCD-2 rev1. Agree w/ the op statement that Doug's customers are very happy but very quiet. I love this amp, and thought about starting a thread ... but I...

I also look forward to skylab's review. But I also very much value spritzer's input. Both are valued head-fi members, and both should be given a chance to say what they need to say. It's not like spritzer is a newb with no demonstrated technical knowledge. I've read many of his posts and have...

Nice, Rob! I look forward to hearing your new Wilson Audio speakers in your new audio dedicated room! ;)

Digger, somehow missed your post. Glad you got a chance to listen! Still would like to meet in person some day! :)

Nice pics, Al! Looks like a great time , nice job! Would like to have heard that Sansui!

Thanks! Would be interested in your thoughts and impressions (sorry about your cold!) regarding effects of different amplifiers, if at all possible. Aaaaaah! Oh, whew! :)

Uh oh. Didn't realize. :( Hope everyone is safe! Edit: Glad to do it! Wish I could be there in person. Would love to hear your impressions, especially regarding amplification. I hear you are the ortho God?

So... ? Cmon! I'm depending on you guys for some vicarious good vibes!

Wasn't Chinese NY right around then? iirc, everything shuts down. I doubt they'd just rip you off.

Shipped it to Jim this past Wednesday, so hopefully he'll have enough time and it won't be a problem. :)

Happy belated Bday, Rob! Go Cats! Edit : VERY belated, but hey, still the same date, right?

Quote: Medical citation of study which demonstrates relative safety of Q Tip use in ear cleaning versus contact lens insertion?   Just messin' with you ...   Seriously, though, do what you're gonna do, just giving you the facts ...  ...

Q tips can push wax in deeper, plus you can damage your tympanic membrane if you go in too deeply. I like this much better: http://www.ototekloop.com/ It is thin so it can get to the side of or behind the wax, plus it has a protective block to prevent you from inflicting serious...

Quote: x2.   It's a busy month, will have to make a game time decision. Thanks a lot!

?? Bhd812 - please clarify. What is the joke? I'm clueless and probably not alone in feeling that way.

The Fool on the Hill ... I like it!

Ouch. Sorry, Rob! You just got those Epos speakers, didn't you? I was up a lot that night from the rain and lightning. Two thunder claps were so loud, I was sure it hit my block. My dogs were freaking out - one hid in the closet all night, and the other jumped up in my bed, to huddle up with me...

I totally agree w/ Mercuttio. I use it primarily for productivity (although my wife laughs at that statement, because at home, all she sees is me listening to music and surfing the web). I use it all day as a calendar and contact manager, which is synced to my office computer, healthcare apps...

  Quote: Sorry so late to the party ... yes, I am actively using my iPad w/ my Pico DAC/Amp w/ the USB camera connector. Works great, sounds great!  

Wow, that IS sweet! Is this it?   http://templebags.com/blog/?page_id=630&category=4&product_id=40   http://www.handsomeclothing.com/2010/04/05/temple-bags-ipad-cases/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HandsomeClothingCo+%28Handsome+Clothing+Co.%29

I never understood that argument. Doesn't EVERY sound in nature/real life hit both ears, and each with a slight time delay? To me, this makes speaker listening MORE accurate and natural, when it comes to localization and spatial accuracy.

Todd R's Marantz currently on sale on head fi, and $1000 worth of music. Seriously, that's a great player at a great price. If you MUST spend over $2000, you can send the balance to me! ;-)

The Cary makes perfect sense too me! I love Krell in general, but always wondered about that preamp in your particular system, esp with that fabulous collection of tubes begging to be used! Are you set on a dac, or maybe an upgraded player? Too bad you missed Canjam - both the Ayre dac (...

I like both cans and speakers. Each has its advantages. But given enough space, proper and careful set up and equipment (much, much harder and more expensive w/ speakers), sure, I prefer speakers. If the goal is a life-like musical experience, you need the size, space, distance, and perspective...

Awright! Congrats! Can't wait to read your impressions! Merry Christmas!