I bought my PRII in 2006 from Larry and I have loved it. I recently started using it again but the batteries needed to be replaced. In unscrewing the case I managed to detach several connections at the back of the unit--the RCA and mini inputs. I have tried to resolder them using my extremely...

My phones are Senn 650 and AKG 701 (may also try some Beyer 880 or even T1 this year as well) and I am completely satisfied with my superb Rudistor RX33 dual mono amp. I remember how good my 650's sounded with tubes, though (I used to own the infamous MPX 3), so I'm thinking of adding a Woo tube...

I am a big fan of Ray's amps and over the past 5-6 yrs have owned the original Blackbird, the Hornet M, and the Tomahawk. Currently all I use is the Tomahawk because of its very small size--I use the newest tiny Nano and the older square Nano (the one that came out just before the newer video...

My friend, to whom I gave a beautiful pair of Shure E4c's, claims that even the smallest tips are too big for her canals (she even cut down a tri-flange to a bi-flange and says it doesn't fit and hurts her ears). She wants me to find her a quality set of earbuds instead. I use Shures and Ety's...

and OMG what an amp! Mark (member "markl") asked if I would post my impressions on the review thread he started last fall but since I could not even find the last page of that thread I decided to start a new one. As I told Mark after only one hour of listening to this amp, it is the best I've...

I have been loving my Eartube and recently purchased some NOS 6N3P's from Jan for tube rolling. I got some Telefunkens and some Valvo/Amperex. I swear, I did NOTHING but gently pull out the stock Chines tubes and gently push in the Telefunkens, but ever since I did that, I have a horrible, quite...

I've had my Corda Eartube for a couple years now and I'm curious as to what other tubes or tube types I could try in it. It has 3 x GN39 and 2X GU17. Anyone know what I could look for to substitute? Something with a little more punch or slam? (Besides a Singlepower SLAM!)

Hi, I just sold my Arcam FMJ CD-33 to someone on Audiogon, who turned out to be local, so he picked up the unit from me today. He got a very good price of $1000 for a player in excellent condition with box, manual, remote, etc. Tonight he emailed me that he can hear "transformer hum" from 2 ft...

I've been checking all day (Monday Jan. 8) and haven't been able to connect. Anyone know anything? I'm trying to order another cable from him.

Digging through my stash I found a 1st gen iPod shuffle (512 mb) that I'm not using. I'd like to give it to a needy Head-fier who doesn't have much gear (or any gear). I will include the lanyard and Apple earbuds it came with. Also, it's got 512 mb of my music on it if anyone is into my tunes--...

Merry Christmas to the youngest and poorest Head Fi member, whoever you are. I guess if you're old and poor you can also be considered. These are really nice phones but I never used them, ended up preferring IEM's on airplanes. They are small and round and fit over small ears best but if you...

I just received a Squeezebox and have been playing it for two days now. I was wondering if this device is outputting bit-perfect info like the Airtunes does? I have it wirelessly streaming my iTunes library and also the Pandora "radio stations" that I've created. I connected the Squeezebox to my...

I just got some Shure E5's and was wondering if it's OK to use different size tips on them? It seems my right ear canal is smaller than my left. Is this normal? Also the right ear just in general is stiffer and harder to get a good fit with the E5's. BTW the instructions that came with them are...

I just got a Rio Carbon to supplement my iPod iPhoto 40 gb. I have used Apple Lossless for all my music imported to the iPod, but I understand that none of those files will be able to be used on the Carbon. Also, I purchased MP3 music from iTunes Music Store that is encoded at 128 mb. Am I...

I know I've read about this on the forums but I cannot find the threads in my search. I recently bought a pair of the little Sharp MD-33's and only one channel plays out of my iPod headphone out socket. When I play with/jiggle the miniplug around in the socket, I can get both channels. I have no...

I have a really beautiful Zu Cable upgrade for the AKG 271 studio phones, which are burning in this week. So far, I think the 271's sound harsh and brittle on piano. I'm hoping that will change as the phones burn in. But if it doesn't, and I return the phones, are there any other phones that can...

I already have a really good amp, two in fact, the Headroom Max and the LaRocco PPA Deluxe, but lately I've been wondering about the tube sound with my phones (Senn 650's and soon AKG 271's for a closed experience). I know how great the SinglePower amps are reputed to be, but my question is...

The Senn 25-1's sound like a great choice for portable phones. I already have the 280 Pro's, though, and wonder if the 25-1's will offer any improvement in sound? I have burned in my 280's enough to hear some bass (I know it can take hundreds of hours but I've owned these for a couple of years)...

I just got the very first email newsletter from Drew Baird at Moon Audio http://www.moon-audio.com/Newsletter.htm and he announces that he is developing a headphone amp for sale in the near future. No further details were provided. Drew and Moon Audio are the makers of the fantastic Silver...

I have looked at this thing online and read much about it in other posts and forums, but I can't tell whether it's just another docking/recharge option for my new Ipod 40G or whether it will allow me to have better sound from my Go Vibe amp and Senn PX200/280 Pro phones? I am looking at the...

Search function disabled and I'm thinking of buying an older model Headroom Max from a local guy who is selling it on Audiogon. What is the difference between the older models and the current Max? I'm wondering if I should go with the newer model or if the older model is still going to be good...

Hi, I received my deluxe "Home Edition" LaRocco PPA from Larry over the Mem Day Weekend and it looks absolutely gorgeous! None of that bad engraving or new style lettering that some are complaining about with respect to their Pocket References. I have the internal Lab Power Supply, so my case is...

I know everyone is anxiously awaiting completion of their Larocco products ordered in early to mid-March. I ordered on March 8 and via phone call yesterday Larry told me mine is done and just awaiting engraving on the faceplate (which takes another 3 days btw). It should ship Monday, unless the...

I've been watching this auction on Audiogon for the last two weeks. At 6:48 pm Eastern time, there are 2 hrs 40 mins remaining and the bid is at $405. Headphone amp retails for $1000. Aspen Audio is the less expensive line of Granite Audio electronics. This amp looks pretty nice, 2 6BQ5 and 1...

I've just ordered the 650's to replace my 600's and may go whole hog with a new headphone amp too. I currently use the MG Head with Telefunken tubes and output transformer. I have been reading about the Ear Max Plus and the Headroom Max, and the Grace 901. From reading this forum and browsing...