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That's probably pretty close.

*cough*buildanewrack*cough*

I figure I'd post this here since it's somewhat related: http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=205761335&adid=17653&dcaid=17653 Not sure if that's the best price out there, but it's pretty damn good for a 1TB drive. This one is external though.

Which one though, Art Carney, Jack Lemmon or Tony Randall? Looks great Nate. I hope I get a chance to hear it someday.

yep, a tube socket. Just one, for looks

Of course, you can only listen to Philip Glass, Steve Reich...etc. on these rigs, so there's that issue as well.

Just ordered a pair of PX100, what the hell, I'm going to start walking to and from work, so I'll plenty of time to evaluate them.

I agree with you on the SE530 (500) and the iPod Touch. They certainly benefit from an extranl amp, but out of the iPod Touch, it isn't a bad experience. I would also mention the Senn HD201, for $20-25 it's a bargain. A little light in the bass and isolation isn't great, but they are cheap, sturdy cans that sound better than their price-tag would suggest. Just a thought if you wanted a circumaural option (pads surround the ear) instead of a supra-aural headphone (pads sit on the ear). I've never heard the PX-100, but they are certainly well-thought of.

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I knew you'd get that

How about Team Headphone Royalty?

Looking at a possible definition of minimal: relating to or being a minimum : constituting the least possible with respect to size, number, degree, or certain stated conditions So with that in mind Team Minimal would be concerned with constructing a rig with some or all of these factors in mind: 1) Fewest number of components 2) Lowest cost 3) Least complexity of components/system Finding a rig that works across a wide variety of conditions (stationary home rig, portable rig...etc) could qualify, but that rig may manifest more complex attributes leading to non-minimal status. Of course it would depend ultimately on the stated rules for Team Minimal, which in keeping with the overall ideology of said team, would be sparse. So with that in mind I think Team Minimal would be after a system with the least complexity to accomplish their goal: high-end audio reproduction using the least amount of components. While cost could be a possible determining factor, I don't think it is a necessary condition for entry into Team Minimal. If the goal is high-end audio reproduction, then the amount of money spent to achieve that goal via a headphone system is more a function of the buyer's ability to pay for that system rather than the lack of complexity of the system and the level of quality that member wishes to experience via their rig. So with that in mind here are some possible examples of rig owned by members of Team minimal: Source----->Amp----->Transducers Source/Amp combo----->Transducers Computer----->Transducers Amp and headphones are fairly well defined categories, so I won't elaborate on them, but source presents a problem. What configurations can be considered minimal? The easiest two are CD player and Computer; Computer being the most minimal since it includes a transport, DAC and the medium being played. A CD player with a built in DAC is certainly more minimal than a two box transport/DAC solution, so I would suggest that separate transport/DAC options are out for Team Minimal. There are plenty of high-end sources that include a respectable internal DAC. Some may argue that it is necessary to purchase a separate transport/DAC combo in order to achieve the highest level of sound reproduction via a minimal amount of components. Their standards are high enough to justify that and still remain in Team Minimal since a one-box solution that meets their criteria for high-end reproduction is not available. I would posit that entry into Team Minimal does mean that some sacrifices must be made in order to abide by the Team Minimal philosophy. So two box transport/DAC combos are out. Turntable sources would require a turntable and a phono preamp. Since part of the goal is to achieve high-end sound and high-end turntables with built in preamps are scarce if not non-existent, I think it's safe to include a pre-amp with the turntable and still belong to Team Minimal. However, vinyl fans are on the cusp here due to the copious complimentary gear that can accompany a high-end turntable setup. Inclusion of record cleaners, brushes, mats, weights, clamps and the like might kick a vinyl enthusiast out of Team Minimal. This is a dodgy area since one could argue that all of that gear is necessary to achieve a truly high-end sound from the minimal rig. Due to the sparse nature of Team Minimal's rules this issue has not been pursued to the fullest as such a debate would fracture the very fabric of the group's identity. Clearly a digital rig is preferred for entry to Team Minimal. Multiple rigs: Can you have a work rig and a home rig and still be included in Team Minimal? Tough question. My gut reaction is no. If you wish to have high-end audio in multiple locations then you need to plan for that when contructing your rig. A minimal transportable or portable rig would obviously be the most minimal for your situation. However, if your commute/working/living conditions do not allow you to transport one rig from home to work, then two rigs, one at each location, might be allowed. I suggest a clause that somehow limits one of the two rigs or allows shared component(s) between the two rig. Three rigs is right out.

I think he just did... I think he just did.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs-stax-lambda-pro-srm-1-mkii-amp-324201/ Pretty good price for the combo.

Just bought Krauss/Plant concert tickets for my wife's birthday, we're going to see them on July 11

There are ways to ship internationally that allow you to track and see delivery confirmation. But if you do not feel comfortable with shipping the unit there or with the potential buyer's lack of feedback then perhaps you should respectfully decline. If they are willing to pay for an insurable/trackable shipping method and perhaps ask them to provide feedback from somewhere else (eBay, Audiogon...etc.) would that assuage your fears? If not then perhaps you should hold out for a US buyer. EDIT: If you do go ahead with the sale, save everything, PMs, receipts...etc. That way if a Paypal claim is filed against you, you have the documentation to defend that you are not at fault.

Yeah, just kidding about the Mac mini....it was a thing a little while ago. People tend to like Western Digital and Seagate. I've been using Western Digital drives in external cases for a couple years now without problems. I'm guessing it needs a 3.5" drive? I don't know the specs. Best Buy will have some good sales every now and then on hard drives as well as Buy.com. Newegg.com is another place to look.

Get him a mac mini, great home entertainment server. refurbed of course. On another note, I got a great little 2.5 Western Digital internal drive (320GB) for my MacBook, super easy to install. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/MacBook_13inch_HardDrive_DIY.pdf It won't void your warranty if I remember correctly, whereas a user replacing the hard drive for a macbook pro will void the warranty.

Is it a single chassis amp or dual?.... is it all in one box or is the PS in a separate chassis? I know the pic only shows one chassis, but sometimes at meets a PS can get tucked under the table for space reasons and so forth..... I was just wondering.

Single or dual chassis?

Oh man, if I had a nickel for every time I heard that.... Looks like one of Stevieo's "toothpicks."

listening right now.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs-akg-k271s-w-custom-pads-321289/ Here's a pair of K271 with the velour pads used. Great price too.

What, no Ms. Kitty Fantastico?