In the light of recent events (insane job cuts, further nationalisation of the banking sector), the UK seems to be really hurting a lot from the recession. Experts have given a rather bleak commentary on the future of the economy. The pound is probably going to drop further given the rather...

Let's start with the bad I've used my Storm (.78) for a day already and here's what I would like seen improved in the future: 1a. Better internet browsing experience - smoother scrolling/panning - quicker rendering of websites, particularly when panning/scrolling through them after...

Duggeh and I are having a mini-meet at mine in Edinburgh on the 31st of this month, which is a Saturday. As my flat isn't massive, I will have to put a lid on the numbers, but we'll see. We haven't really talked over the details but I'm happy for the meet to start sometime after 1pm. I have...

Hiya, It's this time of the year again, and for the first time ever, I may actually be sending real, physical Christmas cards! *gasp* I know, I know, why make the postal system more congested than it already is? Why waste more expensive, tree-killing, environmentally damaging card paper when...

I was surprised to see a short article on headphones in Sept 2008 issue of Robb Report. Equipment mentioned includes: Ultimate Ears UE11Pro Ultimate Ears Triple.fi10Pro Dr. Dre by Monster Cable Grado Labs GS-1000 HeadRoom Balanced Max Eddie Current Lunch Box Single Power Audio Maestro...

On the CD: Anne-Sophie Mutter accompanied by Trondheim Soloists play Bach Violin Concertos in A minor and E major. As an "encore", there's also Gubaidulina's 'In tempus praesens'. This has to be one of the most spirited performances of the Bach concertos. Combined with spectacular acoustics...

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/...:0002:EN%3aPDF I must confess it took me a while to understand this document, and I'm still uncertain of what exactly it is trying to say Basically (correct me if I'm wrong) - As of 1 Dec. 2008, the item value before import duty can be charged...

I'll be visiting Sydney for three days, taking a sleeper XPT train to Melbourne and then spend three days there. I'm travelling with my parents; It was at least five or even ten (?) years ago that I last went to Australia so I can't remember what I've seen What should I see? I don't mind doing...

I'm looking for a pair of interconnects with silver (Ag) conductors. So far I've noted down the following: VH Audio Spectrum Ag w/ silver Bullets -- $529.99/1m single conductor (solid) per channel Qables Silvercab w/ 0110 Cu -- ~$400/0.8m two conductor (solid) per channel...

Initial impressions of the SR-Lambda Signature Thanks Spritzer for selling me his excellent example. Purchased on Tuesday, arrived on Thursday I only got back from holiday this morning and couldn't wait to get my hands (and ears) on it. Seeing that some people have been complaining of the...

This is what happened to my dad's speaker: perforated + dented tweeter Repair bill is upwards of $1.2k Who knew it only came with one year warranty?

2008 Scotland Meet (Edinburgh)!!! Venue: My humble flat. 20/2 East Suffolk Park (Balfour House) Edinburgh EH165PN Lothian Buses from Waverley Train Station/North Bridge/Princes Street: 29, 37, 47, 3, 3A, 31, 8, 7, 49 Journey time: ~ 10-15 minutes Google Map + Simple Directions...

I don't like it. The overall sound is far too mushy and weak for my liking. The percussions have some degree of sparkle, but the dynamic range is just not enough. On the upside, the sound is very smooth and organic. The strings are superb and so are the brass/winds sections. The timbre is spot...

Tasmin Little - FREE DOWNLOADS I only found out because Tasmin appeared on The Andrew Marr Show aka the AM Show (BBC ONE). I've just started downloading, so I have no idea how they sound. She's playing the Gigue from Bach Partita No.3 live on TV as I type this and also introduced her two...

For those of you who want to know just how good the Linn Messiah recording is, this is your chance to get one track, any track, any quality (even the 24/88.2 FLACs!) for free. Linn Records - Messiah (Dublin Version, 1742) Coupon code: XMSLPL12

What has happened to English sport this weekend? First was the rugby disappointment, then the F1 and just now, the snooker. A dodgy disallowed try, an expectedly unreliable McLaren gearbox/hydraulics and a Ronnie who has been unfortunately on the receiving end of Fu's surefire cue (near 100%...

Might not be news to some, the Esoteric P-05 Transport and D-05 DAC http://www.teac.com/esoteric/P-05.html http://www.teac.com/esoteric/D-05.html At $7000 a piece, they're not cheap, but not that expensive considering Esoteric's other offerings. My main question about this new duo is...

Ideally, I'd get a pair of Avantgarde Trios and sixfold Basshorns, but alas my wallet is only so big, or small (it's huge in the ideal world) Budget is £100 ($200). I'm sick and tired of my laptop speakers and want some passable speakers. I've done some research and come down to the following...

Saw this on Audiokarma.org and thought it would be a cool idea here too! Multiple pictures are encouraged, however, one of the pictures should be of the entire setup. If you'd like to share with us what camera, settings, lens you took the photo(s) with, feel free to do so too. A short note of...

I have a few issues: A I was just playing some Stereophile Editor's Choice test tracks and TelArc Surround Test CD stereo setup tracks on my stereo at home. What I tried was playing discreet decay frequencies from around (iirc) 2kHz down to 25Hz. I found that the response isn't smooth at...

Received them today. Decided to do a woody showdown (American, late-21st Century vs English, early-19th Century) between two of my passions. I only managed to take seven vaguely decent photos Anyway, wish you happy woody day.

As you all know, there are four tiers of contributing members. It just occurred to me that Head-Fi no longer publicly acknowledges different levels of membership by displaying additional headphone "signs" underneath. Also, I think that the annual lists of contributing members and industry...

Sit back and relax, this one's going to take a lot of words. Just got back from an afternoon of pure bliss. This is my second time listening to Duggeh's gear and let me tell you that this has been one of my most enjoyable headphone experiences, ever. There were just the two of us, so the...

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