DannyB

For anyone interested in information on Carolina CanFEST II it is on that other site. The Carolina CanFEST 8/14/10 - Head-Fi.org Community

Only 3 weeks left to try and help make people aware of an event that I am hopeful they will enjoy. Remember, I don't profit, the Carolina Audio Society does. Also, many people are traveling significant distances to attend and are going to a lot of effort to have a fun and educational day. So GRAWK, if this promotion makes you uncomfortable then go somewhere else and stop being an obsessive obnoxious jerk. Give a little slack to those who are trying to do a little good in the world and help promote our hobby. Now go climb back into your little hole. I can't believe how you seem to respond to my posts within a minute or two. Surely you must have better things to do with your life than stalk my posts.

I just received a note regarding the above.

Grawk has me all confused to the point where I can't even post on the correct thread. He's more confusing than my wife.

I just received a note regarding the above.

Danny Spammy here-I assumed ya'll missed me so I thought I would resurface. Anyway, it was said that all I may be here for is self promotion of the CanFEST and personal items. OK, I will say it right here and right now, My name is Danny Spammy and I am an audio whore. I need to be in a rehab program. Hey, wait. I did post a few threads regarding Stax questions on the Headphone forum and never once even mentioned CanFEST. Doesn't that count for something? Back to REHAB for me.

The link below will show three amps that Mr. Joseph Lau was kind enough to send to allow us to showcase some of his new products. From left to right is the Antique Sound Lab Pisces, AudioTailor Headmonitor I, and AudioTailor Jade. I'm burning them in at this time so I'll give them a try in a few days. The items on the dresser include most of my personal amps that will be at CanFEST. Missing is my KGSS which is still in my primary system. Shown is the CARY 303/300 as the source along with a SinglePower MPX3 SE Extreme which I will be selling at or after CanFEST, a SP MPX3 with mods including a Supra trannie, a STAX SRM007t also to be sold at or after CanFEST, a RockHopper B22 with balanced and single ended outputs also possibly being sold at or after Canfest, a Travagan's White, a Headroom Home, a Grace M902, and a home brew Class D amp for my K1000. Picasa Web Albums - Janice - 2009 Official Thread: Southern/Charlotte CanFest 2009 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

What are the differences between the Musical Fidelity X-Can V3 headphone amp with the X-PSU external power supply and the V8 version?

In general, when a headphone amp is on should it have a load:Specifically, headphones plugged in as is usually required of speaker amps having speakers connected?

OK, then how about the KGSS? I usually keep solid state stuff on all the time and turn tube stuff off at the end of the day (amps not small tube equipment which I usually leave on most of the time). So, is it wise or not to keep the KGSS on 24/7? Thanks in advance Spritzer.

I have a KGSS and SR007 Mk2. I usually leave my KGSS on all the time. Is it best to leave the headphones plugged into the KGSS all the time to allow full charge or to just plug them in a little while before a listening session?

Agree with Grawk regarding the same signal source and use of different microphones for a valid comparison.

Yes, Joe will be there to do a presentation, a Q & A session and mingle with attendees for the afternoon. Joe has spent the last 3 years perfecting what he feels will revolutionize the recording industry. Several very well known world class recording engineers have used his new and unique microphone and given it great praise. He will have it there for all to see. Most of you are aware Joe is known to revolutionize the world of audio with such concepts as a dedicated headphone amp, a unique series of headphone including the HP1000 series, a novel phono cartridge, and some original ideas for turntable design which he incorporated in his turntable. This is just touching the surface. Joe strongly feels that the next major advance in audio is on the recording side which Harry Pearson also stated in the most recent edition of TAS. Whether or not these things happen will remain to be seen. Is Joe still a pioneer, even at the age of 85? Time will tell. Regardless, he will speak a little bit about sound, and recording and his mic. However, given that this is a headphone based gathering, he will also talk about headphones and answer any questions attendees may have. In addition, he is planning to bring his prototype for the HP1 and a few other goodies including recordings made and played back on his Nagra using his new microphone, his personal HP1 and his Grace M902 headphone amp. So, attendees can decide for themselves if the recordings are THAT much better.

OK, I feel better now. Thanks. Maybe spammy isn't such a bad name to be called: it even rhymes with Danny. Danny Spammy. Sounds almost like a James Bond rival. OK, maybe not but I have so few dreams left available to me. My wife sucked all the rest out of me. Maybe "suck" is not the best choice of words.

It's unfortunate that some members consider my posts spam as suggested above. I am simply trying to bring to people's attention a rare event; Joe Grado attending a headphone meet in addition to the meet itself. Try to realize the number of hours I put into organizing this effort with a few sacrifices along the way. And guess how much money I will be making? ZERO-it goes to the Carolina Audio Society to help continue promoting audio to members of the community. And that's assuming we make a profit. If we don't I have personally guaranteed to underwrite any costs not covered by donations; yes, there is no charge for attendees or exhibitors just voluntary donations. So, why do you think I am such a terrible person when all I am trying to accomplish is to help people be aware of a fun event with no reward for me other than the satisfaction that I have provided a service for fellow audiophiles just like so many others have done such as those who make this website possible.