Dusty Chalk

...but you're not starting your own library.

Excuse me for being blunt but, how much?

Does he smoke?

Beyer DT250? Beyer DT231? (not sure if this is current production or not) Beyer DT660 Koss Pro 4AAT (or is it 4AAAT) and other variants of the 4AA The 880's are semi-open. So are the Sony MDR-7506/-V6. I thought one of the other models (DT990/DT931) was closed, but it appears not...I wonder what I have? ...hey! When did Beyer start making a headphone amp?

I've heard nothing but good things about MB Quart speakers. Also, I've had experience with Pioneer aftermarket speakers which I liked, and a Clarion OEM system in my current vehicle which I avidly adore. I was actually thinking of upgrading it, but after hearing some other systems (a custom Lexus job) at a place that sold and installed Focal speakers, I decided I didn't want them messing up my car. It actually sounds really good for my purposes, and I'd be hard pressed to improve it.

Yeah, really, what's up with that? The X-Ray, too.

He's probably pissed because he got a MOT tag, and isn't managing his business well enough to be turning a profit.

Thanks for that. I'll look at the caps. It's too bad it don't have a "capacitance" reading on my little ol' ratshack multimeter...

According to this page, it contains the following feature: So ... yeah, looks like I'm getting one of these to replace my cheap US$20 ratshack player which I was planning on giving to my mom. (She had my Sony, but I want that back.)

I'm sorry, I meant: does it convert PAL to NTSC (I.E. will it play a PAL disk to a NTSC television)? Never mind, I'll google...

I don't know about that -- a friend of mine showed me the difference between a quality line doubler and true HD, and unless it was Late Night with Jay Leno or the sports desk on ESPN, I could not tell the difference. Films, CGI animation, TV shows like CSI, ER, etc. were indistinguishable.

But still NTSC only, right? I'll be anticipating your comments as well. I am curious about a nice universal player. I've heard good things about the Oppos, but only as entry level.

Yeah, I'm fine with New Damage. And I didn't lose my avatar, so I don't know what you're talking about (but then again, I don't keep mine locally). Thanks again for maintaining this site!

Anyone have any impressions of the Silverstone EB01 USB DAC? I've already looked over at Head-Fi, but I'd rather hear a synopsis of all y'alls' opinions.

You can't listen to multi-channel SACD's on one pair of K1000's...but two pair, now you're talking. And yes, you'll need some sort of prepro to redirect the 5.1 to 4.0 channels. So: no, absolutely not, I would not get a multichannel SACD player to play multichannel audio on K1000's. However: I would recommend getting a SACD player for the higher fidelity. I listen to my SACD player exclusively two channel, and it's worth it, even if occasionally. Here's the thing: Sony has an inside edge on SACD's, so for entry level, they're impossible to beat. For CD's, I would still use an external DAC. This is my setup.

Compared to what? MHO: I don't have any problem putting things on the edge of something (like a dresser etc.) if that situates them in the room better. I had my speakers above my computer monitor and aimed downwards for nearfield listening (and they were Spendor S3/5's, so they were designed for nearfield listening), and I think that was a good setup.

...if not more (functionality). I concur -- a PC would be the best. That said, if you stick with a DVR, get one that has a built-in DVD burner.

I've got two words for you: duct tape.

I wish you would have gone with a four-pin connector as an option.

I think not.

That will probably be my first balanced amp. Huzzah and kudos...

I liked both of those a lot. Okay, just so this isn't a wasted post, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsXj9GBJ8lE&NR is the trailer for the 2007 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. My kind of humour. Plus, the animation doesn't suck. Looks better in high-res, if you want to go searching for it.

I would definitely put the Quad 22L on your short list. MSRP is US$1600.

Uh, never mind, I went ahead and read the thread.

Probably good advice. I may or may not heed it. Yeezh. My HAP-03 with anything other than 600 ohm headphones sounds like crap. Alright, I'll bite -- what's that? And my Supra already pushes my low impedance cans adequately. Do I really need to change it? I mean, yeah, it may need some fine tuning, but does it really need to be rewired for different tubes etc.? We'll talk about that the next time I see you (and have some time -- not this weekend).