Long-time forum member here. Recently turned the big 5-0, and I’m feeling it. For the past year, I’ve had neck issues that have prevented me from enjoying my headphones. TLDR; I have advanced scoliosis and several bulging discs in my neck. The doctors recommended fusion surgery, but I said no...

I’ve been on Head-Fi since 2004 (previously under a different username) and haven’t seen much visibility for my fellow LGBTQ audiophiles or artists. For this year’s Pride month, I thought I’d create a thread in which all Head-Fiers (and LGBTQ folks in particular) can share info on LGBTQ artists...

For those of you running Euphony Stylus v3.x, a beta of version 4 has finally been released. Here’s a link to the 4.20220527 version: https://hdinfo.box.com/shared/static/xozg17k2dqk15olfl60hilequgb3y4jb.gz Unzip the file and use image writer software (Balena for Mac, Image Writer for PC...

Thought I’d start a thread for folks with back problems looking for gadget/remedy advice, such as myself. As I’m approaching 50, I find that my original back injury from 2006 (yoga-related, believe it or not) resurfaces with greater frequency than it used to. I’m attending physical therapy for...

Greetings, fellow DC-area Head-Fiers! The DC HiFi Group (of which some of you are members) is holding a rummage sale on October 13th (Sunday) from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Historic Garrett Park Town Hall, located in Garret Park, MD, at 10814 Kenilworth Avenue. All types of audio gear will be for...

Hey, I own an LKS Audio MH-DA004 DAC with a USB board that needs its firmware updated, but I'm too scared to open up the case and perform the update to the Amanero USB firmware myself. Also, I own a MacBook Pro and the firmware update must be done from a Linux or Windows PC. Is there anyone in...

Looking for a balanced tubed amp (with balanced ins) with balanced headphone jacks that has good synergy with Senn 650s and AKG 701s...that also has speaker outs (or balanced headphone jacks) capable of driving the AKG K1000 to its full potential. Am I dreaming or does such an item already...

They weren't the bestest cables around, but my 3m MIT AVT 3 single-wire spaded speaker cables held up for 6 years and 4 (5?) moves. I was trying to get them to latch onto my KEF Q1 fronts tonight, and - snap! - there went the left spade and an inch and a half of cable. Urrggh. I am not a...

This is what got me into headphone junk in the first place, heh -- a distraction from chronic pain I've had since an accident last year. Long story short, the accident caused me to end up with arthritis in my lower back. Arthritis at 33, arrgggh. Constant lower back pain and sciatica down my...

Two things that don't mix. Good thing there aren't many FS postings at 2, 3 AM...else I'd have a hangover when I got my statement...

Does anyone have suggestions for good portable speakers for other DAPs than the iPod? In other words, portable speakers with a line-in jack without an iPod dock. I am trying to find a good set for travel purposes. My draft list of candidates (from reading through the forum) 1. Altec...

I am getting a iModded iPod, and have been looking at various configurations of stands to display it and my amp in my portable office system. The ideal stand would tilt the iPod at an angle where I could see the screen and would have a base/room for the amp below the iPod. I love the Ped2...

Is anyone offering mods for the Grace m902? I searched the forum and found a few people who had modded their own personal Grace, but nobody that was offering said mod for $$$. I like my Grace, but I think that it has good potential to be improved. I'm not up to the task (I don't even own a...

After much study of the Audiocircle and Headfi forums, I decided to send my eBay-purchased 4G 60gb iPod to Vinnie for an iMod. Hopefully Apple won't release the 6G iPods tomorrow with optical and digital out and 40 hr. battery life ... I couldn't find a definitive answer in the forums as to...

I've been looking around on the internet for an AKG K1000 at a "reasonable" price, aka close to the price they were charging before they jacked it up to ~$1000. I found it online for $695, but now I'm having second thoughts. Is that a good price or should I keep looking?

I received my RMA-modded Squeezebox 3 a few weeks ago, and have been burning it in 24/7. (Unfortunately, my wireless network has fits and starts from time to time, so 24/7 is more like 15/7.) I had both the digital and analog output stages upgraded. Vinnie predicted that the modded SB3's...

Did anyone else on HeadFi go for the Red Wine Audio-modded Squeezebox 3 package deal (ended Nov. 30)? Basically it's an analog/digital upgrade + battery power supply. I jumped at the deal, but now I'm having second thoughts...I'm relatively happy with my Airport Express-to-Monarchy...

Need another toy to match your Airport Express? I just received Griffin Technology's AirBase today. It's basically a $25 stand for your Airport Express that is supposed to "maximize the antenna reach" or some such PR babble. I bought it because I kept knocking my Airport Express off the shelf...

Why can't I get the Radii Audio HAP-03 out of my head? Ever since I heard it at the Maryland/DC meet, I have been lusting after it to use with my Senn 650s. It was so tiny and that tube-rectified power supply was so cool. And the sound was incredible! So fun, definitely a punchier amp than mp...

Picked one of these up at the DC/MD Headphone Meet...the Ack! Dack 2.0 is a sweet little DAC. It was an awesome match with the Rockhopper 3 amp and the Grado RS-1s. Plus Chris from Ack! makes great interconnects. I must admit, however, that I was pleasantly surprised with the Grace m902's...

I picked up the "Spar" maple butcher block from IKEA the other day. (Link to the butcher block is here => http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...roductId=15241 ) I am going to use these blocks to replace the cheap MDF shelves on my welded steel Target rack. I believe the blocks are...

Or, how many zillion little parts make up a headband? I've been on the phone with Sony Replacement Parts several times now, and received a fax of the schematics for the SA1000s, 3000s, and 5000s parts. They're so new that Sony doesn't even have pricing for the parts yet. It looks like the...

I'm on a frenzied search for a good integrated amp, and after liking the minimax CD so much, I was curious to find out if people had tried this amp and what their impressions were.

I recently received an updated version of the Eastern Electric Minimax from Bill at Morningstar Audio. I had sent my player to him for an unrelated resistor swap, and as a bonus, he installed 2 new teflon caps in the machine -- the same ones that will be in the new batch of Minimaxes shipping...

How is the fit on the K1000 for people with small heads? I have been lusting over this headphone for months but have been afraid to pick it up due to my experience with the W1000. I have the W1000 and I really don't find the fit comfortable -- I don't like the way it "floats" on your head...