For several years I'd been using a Schiit "stack" (Wyrd + Modi2 + Vali) with foobar2000 for my HD580 and then HD600. Along the way I upgraded the amp to a Garage1217 Polaris which was a noticeable improvement. With foobar2000 I had been using very nice convolver tweaks with both member _gl's...

I've had a problem with buzzing in my left side of my old HD580s on and off now for over a year.   I solved it originally when I found the lollipop driver wasn't fully seated properly.  A few days ago the buzzing returned and I opened things up for a look.  Again I found the lollipop wasn't...

I've had a problem with buzzing in my left side of my old HD580s on and off now for over a year.   I solved it originally when I found the lollipop driver wasn't fully seated properly.  A few days ago the buzzing returned and I opened things up for a look.  Again I found the lollipop wasn't...

Late last year my vintage December 1993 HD580s (purchased from Tyll's Headroom just after the Stereophile review of the HD580/Supreme amp combo) had a fatal driver failure.  Over the years I've replaced quite a few parts and the headset is in great shape still.    When I went online seeking...

First I am brand new at this process.  I did some digging and went with the following:   Exact Audio Copy v1.1 to rip CDs into .wav and then convert to .flac with an external program.    When loading CDs I'm prompted to search for cover art with the CD Cover Art Downloader.  I save my lossless...

I just changed the earpads on my Senn  HD580s and now the left driver is exhibiting a buzz which is driving me nuts.  What could be causing this?  And what can I do about it?   Appreciate any help.

I just changed the earpads on my Senn HD580s and now the left driver exhibits a buzz which is driving me nuts.  What might be causing this and what can I do about it?   Appreciate the help.   Sorry...posted in the wrong area.  Can't delete....

I bought this unit and a Senn HD580 from Bozeman in Dec. '93 after reading the Jan '94 Stereophile article which made me an "early adopter." I'm not exactly sure what broke but one channel is now dead. I haven't poked inside nor considered sending it in for repair as I sure its way beyond...

The one issue I am having with my AKG K81DJs that I haven't seen mentioned at all by anyone else is the (for lack of a better description) aircraft altitude ear popping syndrome. Here I mean that with a good seal I find my ears will plug up until I yawn or otherwise articulate my jaw. Thinking...

I have an Ack dAck! version 2.0 that I've taken through upgrades since it was first introduced to the market. I love what it wrings from my redbook CDs. I have an ancient Philips CDC-935 which with its CDM12.1 transport has served me very well. I also employ a Monarchy Audio DIP Classic (for...

I have eschewed the compressed music formats like MP3 from day one. The few times I listened I was struck by how tremendously inferior tracks sounded compared to my big bi-amped Magneplanar main stereo system or even my portable CDP/HeadRoom amp/Sennheiser cans kit. My systems description...

I ask because I'm not even sure I can identify what some might refer to as the "normal suspects." I can easily handle a soldering iron but available time and parts gathering hassles are issues that lead me to ask this question as I'd be interested in getting in the queue for one. My original Dec...

Now I'll get a chance to see if these semi-controversial earphones work for me. Thanks Don! --Bob

Much has been made of canalphone/earphone fit. There are no local dealers where I can try before I buy. (Yes I know that I could always return a set to Headroom if they were problematic but I really don't want to cycle a dealer.) I use a Jabra mic/earpiece with my cellphone and have found...

I bought my Headroom Supreme in January 1994. It does not have the power DIN connector having instead room inside for 4 AA batteries. Hooking up a Base Station One would be problematic at best. My Supreme also has the older BB604 op amp which was replaced with BB627s in later production. Not...