I know I will probably get crucified for this but have you tried a K701 that has been recabled with direct leads to each earpiece? I can pop my pair in the mail for you to audition for as long as you need.
I'm in for a Jersey. Color doesn't matter but I refuse to buy anything that is Hincapie branded. Like Chris that is just me and should not hinder the group buy.
If you just need a music streamer receiver an Apple airport express works fine also. I just call up my main library with the music app on my ipad using home sharing and then redirect the output to either the airport express in the office or the Apple TV in the bedroom.
I love the K340s. Got them from a pretty nice guy too.
The Mac Pro has 4 2Tb drives so it should be OK for a couple of more months.
No. That would be the fat music recipient that overheats.
Here is an image of the Airmotiv 5s for those needing o think about size considerations. They are sitting on Headroom desktop speaker stands and the monitors are HP 2509m.
No problem. I like both types though I do prefer SC style. Certainly seems like a good place to stop on a bike ride to help with the motivational aspects .