The Monkey

That's not good at all.

Hden, you might want to try sending them to AT for repair (depending on where you're located). I sent mine to AT USA and they repaired them free of charge despite the fact that I didn't have proof of purchase or anything. They did a great job. I believe that part was a known issue.

Good suggestions so far. I agree about the ESW9--good headphone. Only problem is that it can be a little delicate. The Senn HD 25-1 is a pretty good all-'rounder and much tougher.

Wow, winter 2011? How could this project get that badly messed up?

Just spoke to my mother. I don't get along with that woman.

Founder's Double Trouble.

Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout (Growler)

Cool, Mike. I was in a running store talking to the manager today and he said he likes running in them, but to be very careful if you haven't done barefoot-style running before. Take it slow and steady was his advice.

Yeah, yeah, I know...

Al just reminded me I need to get some Pappy.

Christ, Shelly just threw down and won this round! I'm a fan of the High West offerings. And I really like this 16 year old. But I'm not sure it's worth the premium price over the Rendezvous. Good stuff though. EDIT: I have a spin class early in the morning, so I'd better only have one more.

Inspired by Mikey, having a nightcap. High West Rocky Mountain Rye 16yo.

I feel like I'm betraying the stats...

Had some wine. Now time for some whiskey.

fffuuu I'm wondering if I could live with a switch from stats to the LCD-2...

It's an amazing device.

I had been avoiding this thread. For good reason it turns out. fffuuuu

Jesus. I wish I were there right now. Have fun, lads.

Deepak, what stat amp are you getting?

Consider the fact that he sources of information you refer to in your post are responsible for the dissemination of a significant amount of idiocy.

The Leona/beer label separated at birth is making me laugh.

Shelly, do you have (or did you have at some point) an Electrocompaniet ECD-1?

When I attempt to listen for differences in components, the most important tool for me is familiarity. So I don't necessarily care about or want a revealing system or "neutral" (whatever that means) system. Rather, I want a pair of phones, an amp, and tunes with which I am very familiar in terms of strengths and weaknesses. So for my purposes, the O2 and KGSS worked well.

When I was churning through all of those DACs, I found myself wishing that I had an ATH-AD2000. That headphone always struck me as kind of relentless in terms of detail.

Agreed. This is an issue that I've never understood, and though I barely understand it now, at least I know more than a few days ago.