The Monkey

I mean more that the proprietor "invented" every headphone mod on earth and that no one on earth is allowed to do the same.

er, http://pixyland.org/peterpan/

Is that guy still around?

Not to mention that the Darth "inventor" has one of the more obnoxious websites around.

How is the microphone?

Dom, Aside from the robotic sound issue, how did you like the Jawbone? (v.2 is out now...)

hmm, ok, I'll put it on the short list then.

I'm concerned that the Etys might be a little too isolating while driving (I have a nasty commute).

I currently have the Motorola H700. It is truly a piece of shit. I need to get a new headset, as I tend to be on a lot of calls during my commute. The #1 requirement is sound quality on my end and the listener's end. #2 is that it needs to be comfortable. Otherwise it doesn't need a lot of bells and whistles. I've read some decent things about the Jawbone 2, but it is expensive with some drawbacks, but if the sound and comfort are far superior to anything else then so be it. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Ah, no problem there. I'll try to get 'em out this week.

I wanted to recable and balance my DT 770. Then, after taking it apart, I looked at the pieces and realized I couldn't care less about them. Anyone want parts? They are built like a tank, though, I'll give 'em that.

Then I'm in, dagummit! But, er, how much, y'know, like electricity am I gonna be exposed to? If there's one thing I like less than unlean hands, it's getting zapped.

It's the damn chassis work that gets me. Well, that and the soldering and troubleshooting and stuff--but the damn chassis work is the killer.

Justin, do you prefer it to the SRM1/MK2?

Word.

Yes agreed, there is an opportunity there (provided that it can be done, I am ignorant about the tech of stat amps). Perhaps now that Stax fever has grabbed many of us firmly by the [insert word of choice here], someone will realize the opportunity. Of course, we're all marching steadily toward the O2, so the cheap amps may not be forthcoming when we so obviously will cave in and pony up whatever it takes.

Agreed. I think it's a good opportunity for Woo Audio to make a real statement about price to performance.

Central Park Zoo for the little Monkey's 2nd birthday.

Based on some correspondence with Jack Wu (a really nice guy, btw), he plans to introduce the new offering in 2-3 months (depending on how busy they are). It will be a two-box, all-tube rig. It appears that Woo Audio is aiming for the high end with the new amp, and the price likely will be significantly higher than the GES.

We're closing on an apartment at some point this summer. If I pull the trigger prior to that, then I'll have to sell the O2 immediately for the alimony payments--unless I get them SuperNinja style.

I'm going to wind up buying an O2, aren't I?

No way the wife let's me go to this one, but I'll be keeping tabs on all of you!

A whopping 98!

95. EDIT: we'll be moving soon and will plummet to 94.

So I need to send in my Balanced Desktop for a minor repair. I am very tempted to have them install a stepper while it's in the shop. Yea or Nay?