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Probably just some cotton stuck to part of the electret. At least you have extras, the rest of us dont!

Hey guys, unfortunately Peter was unable to bring the new electrostatic amp. He confirmed that it is a step up from the EA-1 and EA-1. Should retail for around $1500. He did bring one of his newer PL10 amps though and, well, I think I am going to be happy with the balanced amp he is building me. More on that later. Need to clean up my apartment and relax a bit today. We had a late night.

Strange, that is definately not how I hear it. I think part of the confusion here comes with the two very different sounding stock K340's and the combination of mods used. As you have noticed, every little change tweaks the sound a little bit. I guess I am just happy with the total of the differences, where it didn't work out for you. I am glad you are getting closer to the sound you want though.

Aliacha - I sold my Squeezebox to n_maher, sorry.

I'll let you all know my impressions if Peter brings it. He should be here in 30min or so. It IS who's board? Neither Dusty nor myself are Admin's here.

Unsure. I will ask Peter for details tomorrow and see what he will let me post about it. pabbi1 - I think I have to give this one to Dusty. My comments made no sense given that I had already posted the picture of the EA-4. Dusty - Just to clarify, the EA-4 has actually 'been out' for some time, but the look of all Peter's amps was recently updated and he took this as an opportunity to update his webpage with most of the models he offers as well as hosting the new pictures. I think he still forgot to put up the PL12 though, which my balanced amp will be based on.

Yeah, I forgot that I posted that earlier. Sorry about that. The EA-4 is pretty and versatile, but basically an EA-1. My bad.

That line I quoted in my last post reminds me a little of massive attack... "I was lookin' back to see if you were lookin' back to see me lookin' back at you" Yeah, I don't think his newest design is up on the website yet. Hopefully he will be bringing it along with his Omega 2's to my mini-meet this Saturday.

I bow down before your your majesty king fucking pedantness! [seriously, that was a treat to read] Actually, I am not completely sure that is the newest design. I would double check with him first to clarify. Yes.

Nice! Can't wait to hear about the mods. PS. Just realized you can see my Wife in the reflection of the screen.

Funny thing about using that word. It makes you sound like what you are insulting. I don't read it that way at all. Your is also correct when addressing a larger audience. Where exactly can I find 'the buck'? Is it in Yikes' wallet?

Well... both phrases when placed in quotes return 10 pages on Google, so I think it is safe to say that they're both highly used. My primary problem with "bang for the buck" is it makes you sound like an ESL student while "bang for your buck" seems to be a more correct phrasing.

Awesome, can't wait to hear your results.

AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! It's BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!!!!!!!!! Damnit, I fucking hate that. Cool, sorry if I was insulting with my comment. You might want to contact Peter about his new electrostatic amp design though... he seems pretty confident that it is the 'best EVAR'.

True, but you haven't heard Peter's new amp!

Higher price does not always mean higher performance, but to each their own.

You might want to consider Peter McAlisters new EA-4 amplifier for ~$1k. It sure looks purdy. I am sure he could put a Koss connector on there. www.mcalisteraudio.com PS. I think it is balanced as well, like the Stax amps.

Just buy this! [Or my Lavry of course, that is still for sale... need to get off my butt and put it on audiogon]

Bah, I doubt this is the rescreen's fault. Be carefull with that bluetak... it can do some bad things to the sound as well. Other than that, I think aerius gave you some very good advice there. I knew he would.

Damn, sorry to hear about your problems with the Headphile mods. I've always liked the no cotton, taped back on my pairs. Maybe aerius can provide some more suggestions as he has spent quite a while tweaking his. What type of cable did you go with again?

Damnit... I didn't get it through the Dell Canada deal [~$250 CDN] when I had the chance because I was worried about this and couldn't find any info on it. Looks like I will be kicking myself for missing out now. Did the mini dock come with it or did you have to purchase it as a seperate accessory?

That is the Creative Vision: M right? How is that minidock? Does it stay in alright?

I think my brain just popped... that is weird. I guess I will just go on not bothering with it... too many inversions to calculate... phase unclear... *pop*

Exactly what I thought... and both a straightjacket and a pretzel make sense for this place.

No, I get it... and you even get another free squeezebox. All I am saying is you could spend $300 on a squeezebox and then spend $1700 on a DAC... instead of paying $2000 and getting two squeezeboxes and a $1400 DAC. But to each his own.