Hi all, I went to use my ZX507 today and everything powered on as normal... screen, software, apps all fine... Everything seemed just as it always is with the player. I was hooking it up to a system I have in the garage (via 3.5mm) and couldnt get any sound output, even though the audio showed...

Hey everyone, I got a K-1000 earlier this year and it's got a very slight rattle at certain frequencies, but it's not consistent. I have done plenty of reading on Head-Fi and other locations and have some great information, but would like a bit more. Here's possibly helpful info in...

So I dug through some old threads on here and I think I found my answer, but I want to confirm to prevent a possible disaster. My question is this: I'm considering amplifying my K1000 with my VAC Avatar (27W triode/60W Ultralinear). It's got taps for 8 and 4 ohm speakers. If I remember from...

I finally bit the bullet and picked up an Apache here on Head-Fi. I'm ridiculously pleased with it as a headphone amp and I've heard it makes just as good a preamp. I'm considering making some big changes to my home rig. I think that the Apache will finally let me meld the two together. I've...

Alright, so I've become the proud owner of my first RSA amp, a P-51 Mustang. It drives my standard phones (RS-1, HD650) without even breathing hard and sounds pretty incredible while doing so. Are RSA 'home' amps a considerable step up? After listening to the P51, I'd seriously consider some...

Hello all, I've been searching for photography sites that have decent buy/sell forums. I've had good luck buying and selling gear on eBay, but I'd like to have other sources. Anyone out there have any good sites they visit to buy/sell gear? I've found a few sites, but they are all Nikon...

Hey all, I've been trying to think up a more efficient way to back up all my digital data. I've got between 1 and 1.5TB of stuff I cannot lose. Then I've got another 500gb+ that would suck if I'd lose it, but wouldn't be too big of a deal. I'm working mostly on a Macbook Pro with a 250gb...

Quick question... Does the remote for the Duet work with the v3 SB? I'm curious as I've got a v3 and have considered getting a Duet kit if the remote will work for both. This question may have been answered, but I couldn't find it. I'm afraid the Duet remote is Wi-Fi and the 'classic' is...

So, I've decided that I might try getting into cycling since I enjoy running, but it takes a toll on my legs when I start racking up the miles. I figured that cycling could allow me to switch it up a little and provide a lower impact workout. So... I've done a fair amount of research over the...

Alright, figured I'd post here since I had a pretty rough day today and Head-Fi generally cheers me up (and since I've already ran this past my wife and 2 friends and still need to vent a bit more). The lead up story: I just got into motorcycles at the end of this April. I started on an...

So after a little over 8 years, I think I'm going to say goodbye to my longtime friend, eBay. We had some good times together, I made a decent amount of money and I made them a fine chunk while doing so, but now it's evident eBay is a major a-hole of a friend that really doesn't understand how...

Hey Head-Fi dads, First, I don't mean to offend any Head-Fi moms out there. I just want to try and get info from members that may have been as clueless as I am now at one point in their lives. Moms seem to know what's going on all the time and have it all figured out (at least it sure seemed...

A Head-Fi member has graciously traded me his SET amp that should be arriving tomorrow and I'm now venturing into a new audio realm. I need ideas for flea powered speakers as it's an area I know almost nothing about. I like the looks of the Moth Audio Cicada and some of the Cain & Cain's, but...

I've read a lot of eBay stories on Head-Fi so I know a lot of members have been, unfortunately, ripped off by a seller or two. Somehow, over the course of about 1000 purchases I avoided all of the bad sellers out there, but I think my luck has finally run out. Here's the story: I recently...

I'm not too technically savvy and I wanted some input from Head-Fiers to correct a problem I just ran into with my Grado RA-1. My left RCA input has come loose from the nut that holds it tight inside. From what I understand, there is really no 'getting inside' an RA-1, so I'm unsure on exactly...

So, I've decided I'm going to take photography a little more seriously as a hobby (which Head-Fi is more than a little responsible for - thanks for getting me involved in another endless money pit hobby! ) Anyway, my question concerns how much further digital photography can progress. I've got...

I'm looking to setup a computer that is used solely for media in an office. I've got a few questions about the older PowerMac G4's. First: Is there any digital out option on these models (either optical or coaxial) Second: How many empty harddrive bays are there? Third: Is there a limit...

Hello, I just recently sold my aging MiniDV camcorder as I feel that it's time to invest in a newer model. I'm looking for something that can provide HD resolution (it looks like there are a fair amount of 1080i's camcorders out there that are reasonably priced). I plan on doing some...

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but I use my DAC-1 primarily for an amp so it fits for me. Those of you who own a DAC-1, do you leave it always on or do you unplug it or have it on a switched power supply to shut it off? I'm not a big fan of leaving gear on for extended amounts of...

In February I will be doing a photography job for a small dance company. I'm going to need to provide a variety of prints. 8x10's and wallets mostly, but I'm sure there will be another few sizes I'll need to provide. Nothing should be bigger than 8x10 though. I currently don't have a printer...

I've had a hard time finding an headphone amp that I enjoy. Granted, I haven't tried to many and everything that I have tried has been sub $1000, but I haven't really noticed anything but subtle improvements with most amps I've tried, until now. I bought a vintage McIntosh MC2105 Power amp...

About a month ago I got some Cocobolo Deep Woodies for my HD650's. Upon installing them, I thought I heard a significant change in sound (for the better). It was extremely hard to tell since I couldn't quickly take the woodies on/off and A/B the difference. I just purchased another pair of...

Possibly a stupid question here, please forgive my ignorance. I've got a Benchmark DAC-1 and have been using it to amplify my HD650's with the SE outputs. I'm pleased with the results. I've wanted to try balancing the HD650's for some time, but I'm unsure if I want to drop big money on a...

A couple of Bose threads popped up a little while ago which begs the question... How did they get to the position they are in? This Thanksgiving, my wife and I had her family over for dinner. They hadn't seen our new house since we did some remodeling so we showed them around. I showed...

So, I'm trying to figure out what is going on here. I bought an amp off of Audiogon last week. I replied to the ad, we exchanged info, I paid. The seller was extremely helpful and had excellent feedback: 400+ no negatives. Anyway, I get the amp today and there were a few issues that really...