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Haha, when I was asking hubby about this, he told me I need to get some drugs. When Nate said that I immediately started thinking of all the things in my house that are probably less than perfectly safe... maybe I do need some drugs, at least a drink.

Ok, I can understand the reason for using a 3 prong plug with no ground (for polarity reasons or maybe because it is more structurally sound) and understand not wanting to introduce ground loops but I don't understand why they go on and on saying that one must use a grounded outlet... also, I still don't see why it is safe, especially with the metal plate in back and the metal screws.

I got the Airmotiv 4 today and they sound great. They are also so small! However, I have a safety concern that I wanted to ask about. First, they are not grounded but have a metal plate in back. This concerns me - seems dangerous. I know there is a lot of electronic equipment that is not grounded but I would guess that having the metal in back and using high voltage (I assume it is high voltage) would require a ground. It uses a 3 prong cord but there is no connection to the ground. Here is a picture of the IEC inlet. Second (and this is the weird thing), the manual clearly says the following. Why would they say that if the ground was connected to nothing. p.9 Quick Start: • Plug your airmotiv powered studio monitors into grounded AC electrical outlets. If you use a different power cord or extension cord, use only a three-prong grounded type. p. 20 Operation: • Plug your airmotiv powered studio monitors into a grounded electrical outlet of appropriate voltage. (Verify that your airmotiv powered studio monitors are the correct models for your local AC line voltage. The correct line voltage is shown on the rear panel.) p. 29 under Safety Instructions: Always connect your airmotiv powered monitor to a properly grounded outlet which supplies the correct voltage, using either the supplied power cord or an equivalent replacement. The airmotiv powered monitor draws very little power, and you may safely use a longer replacement cord or extension cord if desired. (If so, always use a three-prong grounded type.) http://emotiva.com/resources/manuals/airmotiv4_manual.pdf I am happy with the very speakers but would want definitely send them back if there is any safety concerns. It's just not worth the worry and risk to me. Perhaps someone can explain what might be going on here. I guess Colin has a pair so maybe he can explain things to me. Edit: I found a picture of the inside of the Airmotiv 5 (don't know if this is similar to Airmotiv 4). It also doesn't seem to have a ground connection (see second picture).

"O Brother, Where Art Though" soundtrack [DSD]

I suppose I won't get any sympathy when I complain that it is only 54 degrees here today (first cold day here). I am a cold weather wimp.

Just saw the Esme review! Cute!

Me too!

Corn are the best!

Looks and sounds great Nate!

Another superb performance for my QB (Locker: -3), why didn't I just go with Keenum instead of listening to the "experts"?

Thanks for the impressions, they sound great so far.

Excellent news Justin! How is your energy level?

That is good to know.

The Torpedo sounds very good with the HD600. One thing to note is that it doesn't have the absolutely black background as Doug's other amps. I get the slightest bit of hum in one channel with no music playing but don't notice anything when music is playing.

Yep, it is ugly and I really don't like it.

Happy birthday twinsey Mikey and Chris! Hope your birthdays are filled will booze and bikes.

I agree that Doug's products are great. However, you may have to wait for a while to get one. I am pretty sure that he is completely out of DSHA-1 and L-2 and doesn't plan to make another batch of them. You'll have to wait for the next latest and greatest or try to find something used. I haven't heard the HP2 (and generally don't listen to Grado) but I also really like the TTVJ Peak (I have it with the Volcano). Be sure to upgrade the tube though. I haven't heard the Schiit stuff (except their Bifrost DAC) so I can't comment on that. Ryan reviews the Peak here. http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/apex-hi-fi-audio-peak-headphone-amp-and-volcano-power-supply

Giving Smashburger another chance. It was ok but they forgot one important thing on the bacon cheeseburger, the BACON! WTF?

Looks great Adrian!

Rest up Justin!

Oh wow Doug, that sounds truly awful.

Cool, I am looking forward to your impression.

Tyll seems to like them a whole lot. http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/i-love-these-headphonesthe-nad-viso-hp50 Color me interested. I suppose nobody else around here has heard them though. Some people say that are more open and brighter than the Momentum which would be nice.

"That said here we are staring doggedly at a $5.000 6-bottle headphone amp that can drive four cans at the same time. " Well, that's quite a deal, only $1250 per headphone. Seriously, who the fuck wants to use 4 headphones at a time. I guess this must be for a family of four. But wait, what if you have 6 kids....

Classes end the 25th so this might be doable for me.