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For those interested... Free exhibits-only pass for Macworld SF 2009 - dealmac.com

As we discussed earlier in this thread... looks like Apple may [this is all rumor] drop the Firewire 400 ports on new laptops, but likely a compatible adapter will be available for use with the 800. AppleInsider | Next-gen MacBook, MacBook Pro spotted in matching outfits

Here's some more reading for you... 15 Most Insanely Titled Books

How many cups? For fun I just plugged a couple HD580s into a Grado Y-splitter and then Grado 1/4-mini adapter and the Pico handled them easily. You should be fine with two Denons or very similar impedance/efficiency (or out of balanced equally with preferred listening levels) cans (as long as they're not crazy power hungry).

No disagreement here.

Reminds one of Jobs comments on the Segway. Ah too bad. Android will hopefully overcome the traditional manufacture/service limitations, but I do wish they played a tad stronger hardball like Jobs did a couple years ago. Software openness is definitely one of Googles strengths, but controlling the hardware is one of Apples.

Although it's not practical for many uses, could the USB plug be used with a USB DAC/amp like the Pico? Digital output (for that 1GB of on board music)? Justin?

T-Mobile soft capping 3G data at 1GB per month - Engadget

Errr no 3.5mm jack. Confirmed: T-Mobile G1 has no 3.5mm headphone jack - Engadget

Reks, little iPhone/G1 browser comparison.... T-Mobile G1 video hands-on - Engadget

Funny thing is I prefer T-Mobile. Service about the same in my area and prices usually better than Verizon, AT&T, etc. Anyway, here are some walk through vids: Video: Android walkthrough on T-Mobile G1 - Engadget

So who's going to pick up the first gPhone, T-mobile's G1, for music listening? Seems integrated with Amazons MP3 sales, so hopefully there's bit of an audio focus. Live from T-Mobile's Android event in New York City - Engadget

Cool concert review in the NYTimes today - Gravel-Voiced Portraits of a Gallery of Rogues

See here. Non-DRM MP3s.

Looks like AudioArtCable has IC-1s on clearance right now too. Had good luck with their IC-3s. Hmmm.

Anything besides Blue Jeans LC-1 ICs I should consider for $50 or under a pair?

For those in the Bay Area maybe time to see ACTs production of Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n Roll. Syd and Floyd are basically characters.

Shout out to any other Girls & Corpses magazine readers? Okay, I have to give Oddee their due.

Yeah keep us informed. Curious of your experiences. Although I haven't yet convinced myself the size (main selling point for me) difference between a net/cloudbook and my MacBook is enough to warrant, I have been following the MSI/Asus/Aser/HP/Dell offerings. Found out yesterday my employer offers a Dell Mini discount. $7 off!

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So I'm considering running two amps off a single source, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with and could comment on signal degradation with Ys/2-for-1 adapters such as ... ? Was avoiding a switch box if possible.

Since a few have asked of my experience privately, I wanted to give a brief summary publicly, as it may be useful for others. Plus Mike asked for it. As mentioned earlier Audiomagus was generous enough to send a prototype for a meet and was always kind enough to answer my questions on the phone. The people I talked with were always knowledgeable on technical questions and sorry if there was a problem. The value of good customer service can't be overemphasized. But good customer service requires some competency in the basic service arena and Audiomagus is a disaster here. I gave them some slack and even defended them for delays in a new product introduction though statements where often inconsistent ("We're assembling them right now. I've got bruises on my hands already." "We're going to spend the whole weekend to get these out." "We're starting Monday." "Oh yes, we've been shipping. We'll get to yours shortly".). After a final grounding/buzz issue delay my two models arrived - serials #0001 and #0002 (I'm not sure if the 'rush' to send them was my connection to this community, but I have my doubts how many earlier units were shipped). And one of them still ended up with a grounding issue. Coupled with mapstecs, that makes 2/3rds of the units we know about had a fault that Audiomagus was aware of. What rigorous QAing these three units underwent during their delay is anyones guess, but my impression is Audio Magus isn't a large company so I have difficulty understanding their slips here. But still I debated holding on to the working unit. I was torn (especially when factoring the intro v. normal price), but as one was going back I decided to send the other. I returned home from a trip and noticed the refund hadn't been granted yet, so I called them. I was told someone would be contacting me that day. I waited a week and called again. This time I was told I'd be getting a call within a few hours. A couple days later I emailed them. A prompt response came that the refund had been granted. I emailed back asking when it was, so I knew when it should show at my bank. Never heard back. Yesterday I did get my refund so I'm now thankfully done with them. I suggest if you ever think about doing business with Audiomagnus you consider my experience. I certainly never will buy a product from them again. Nice, knowledgeable guys are a big plus, but only a plus if basic competency is nowhere to be seen. As for the MagiDAC (besides the fact that you can only get it through Audiomagus), its price has fluctuated up, settling, at the time of this writing, at $500 (nearly double the intro price). Although the transformer seems to have changed from the previous base, and I have not heard the new unit, I have serious doubts it could improve to the level of other DAC options out there. $500 is a whole other price bracket and the Headamp Pico and Apogee Duet are but two obvious choices that are leagues above the three MagiDACs I've heard. Consider the used market and your choices explode. You could even buy a couple Parasound 1100s off eBay for that.

Here's a short Sterephile review of Newmans newest. One of the most fun purchases I'm made recently. Course for a couple months recently I was listening almost exclusively to Randy, so maybe I'm a bit biased there.

A couple deals right now...

Since many here are into gadgets and hopefully as many into sex, anyone seen Gadget or the Girl?