The Monkey

Well done, Nate. Pics. Today, we basically ran Jack (the Little Monkey) around for hours so he would get a good night's sleep. I went for a run, which kicked my ass, but I guess it's just good to get out and dew et.

Pee Brain.

ooh, BH?

True Nate. But I'll probably drive my wife crazy first.

Has anyone heard the DAC?

MOAR STAIN! Today, we celebrated my sister-in-law's birthday with my wife's family. The City of New York was kind enough to commemorate her birthday with a fireworks display on the Hudson, which we watched from Battery Park (i.e., downstairs).

I'm in the first (I guess really second) batch, so it appears that I'll be receiving a Formula 1 HF-2. It's a stupid QC mistake, and one that wouldn't be tolerated for a non "special edition" phone, so I don't know why it should be tolerated now. It's not like these are cheap. Grado should--and does--know better. The question I have is what is the best practical solution here? Running a new batch is pretty annoying because it will result in yet another wait. However, it also isn't right to have to just accept Grado's error. I think Grado should offer a partial refund and eat the cost (rather than Todd). Knocking off 20% seems reasonable to me.

I now want this DAC.

You're so right.

Thanks hirsch. I'm going to stop chasing vintage DACs.

You're welcome.

Hello Bot.

One thing that annoys me is that I ordered the flats and some isolation blocks along with my HF-2. Nothing has shipped thus far. Todd should have shipped the things in stock long ago. Of course, I also should have let him know that's what I wanted a while back, too.

Fair enough. Moar measurements!

I meant this part: The electrical phase angle of the HD800

Or their avatar.

Without knowing what I'm talking about, JA's response sounds like BS.

Now that would actually sell.

Thank you, Les, that's exactly the type of info I was seeking.

You're trouble and you know it.

I thought you were leaving.

Thanks for your continued thoughtful posts, Les. Some folks see the QC issues as purely "cosmetic," but I think you and I agree that they are indicative of more fundamental problems. And I that's certainly not a criticism that I would only make against audio-gd. As for safety, I just want to make sure that no one is concerned the equipment is going to start an electrical fire or anything like that. One issue of dealing with a China-based manufacturer with no significant presence in the US is that the consequences for putting a dangerous unit into commerce are minimal and our means of redress limited.

Les, how do you feel about the overall safety of the Phoenix? Do you think it's up to the same standard as other amps in the category? Sorry if this has been asked already.

Yuin PK3 for the gym.

Thanks Ken. Email sent to HR. I would prefer to avoid the adapter since my main rig will be single-ended and the less fuss the better then. But it would be nice to have a separate balanced cable in-house provided that it wouldn't break the bank.