I was considering the Dynaudio X12's but was told in another thread that they're at the opposite end of the sonic spectrum from my Grado's (which I assume means rather cool).

I definitely like warm; I returned the Grado SR325i's because they weren't warm enough.

Using a Marantz PM5004, Marantz CD5004, and Pro-Ject Debut III, and the Grado RS2i's.

I'm not too set in stone on budget, maybe around $800-1200.

... for leading your Listening column with the excellent overview of the Arkell Museum. I find music and art inspire the same immdeiate/visceral reactions (sweeping emotions, love it or hate it, etc.), and are more intertwined than many of us imagine.

The same applies elsewhere in life. I worked as a freelance illustrator for ad agencies, before taking a 180 degree turn into the computer software field, and found it to be equally creative and illuminating.

Keep up the great work.

FDA about to ban alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine.

Will the nanny state still allow bartenders to serve rum and Coke?

Irish Coffee?

Vodka and Red Bull?

Kalhua (at 4.85mg caffeine per 1.5 oz pour?)

How about somebody who is going out after last call and wants a coffee with his chili cheese omelette, but he/she has had a few?

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Man, first San Francisco wants to ban Happy meals and cirumcisions, now this.

http://www.recordingmag.com/blogs/post/118.html

Some lunatics compared him to Dylan but he is no Dylan, he is no Tom Petty either

I can't stand him

I loathe Jazz of any kind...but It looks nice!

http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/genius-of-miles-davis/pages/5687192/

The Genius of Miles Davis -
the most comprehensive and lavishly packaged collection ever dedicated to a single musical artist.

Just a quick, well done, for the bit on Turkey. I had no idea...the following bit on Music Hall was just a tad condescending though..

"The advertising agency WHYBIN hired for the Sydney International Food Festival is so clever - they've come up with a really neat concept to promote the festival by creating food flags for the various countries represented. Each food flag contains a food that is generally identified with that country, and as a bonus, the color of the food corresponds with the color of the flag!"

see the flags here

Hi,

I'am new to this community.

This is my first post so please be patient.

I'am after a extremely transparent and detailed 2-channel amp.
This amp will not be used to drive speakers but used to drive my ortho-dynamic headphones using the speaker -out terminals.

I need a cheap,someting even vintage will work,but has to be audiophile quality.
I don't care what it looks like.I wouldn't want to spend more then $200.00 ,therfore I presumea secondhand one would suit me .
I could get a little expensive one if it is nice.