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***Update I have bought all 6 Sharp MD33s for those mentioned above. All packed and ready to ship this morning but when I went to the post, it was closed. Duh. I didn't know they rest on weekends. Anyway, I'll send it out on monday morning earliest and Absolute0 will get them on thursday. It'll be good for the saturday that you guys are meeting up for collection. For those who have not made payment, kindly do so. Ny0ng1 & Deinel, I'll reply you guys in a separate PM. Best rgds, martin

Hello again, as of now, the interester group stands at: Kube ( 1 set) Ny0ng1 (1 set) Deinel (1 set) Sirius ( 2 sets) Wicked (1 set) Adsolute0 (1 sony item) This is yet my biggest ever done for a group buy. Sure there's not gonna be a party after the meeting up and collection? LOL. Tomorror's the day. I'll pick them up right after I am done with the last lesson of the semester. Afterwhich, I'll pack them nice and ship them out early morning on saturday. Will reach you guys anytime from coming wednesdays or earlier. So I made myself pretty clear now? I'll be sending those who PMed me a reply regarding my Acc No. P.S. Absolute0, will you give me your address for shipping in a PM? Best rgds, martin

Hi Absoute0, Thanks so much for volunteering to be the middleperson for this groupbuy . It's most gracious of you. I have given a dateline of tomorrow night (7th Jul) for this current group buy, and that if someone were to join in, shipping costs will be slightly less. I'll transfer the difference back to your accounts if it's more than a dollar. If not, shipping will be done on saturday morning and will reach you guys on coming wednesday or earlier. (EMS 3 working day courier) I again, wanna thank absolute0 for taking the initiative to become the middleperson, and also to ask of those who are in this group buy to not take Absolute0 for granted and please be on time for the meetup/collection. Timings and venue will be decided accordingly to Absolute0's conveniences. Best rgds, idkfa P.S. Those who are still thinking or undecided about the group buy, I'll do another one probably during the later month of July or Aug. No need to rush for this weeks. =] These buds are sure getting popular. LOL.

Hi to the all, Those who recently are intersted in buying the sharps, do remember that I am shipping them from Japan, so I can't possible SMS you. If it's okay with Absolute0, i can squeeze them all in one packaged box THAT IS, if you those newly interested can reply me with confirmation by thursday 7th July night. Also, I'll need you guys to transfer via POSB. Kindly read the threads before this for information. After thursday, it's another wait till I can get time for another group buy. Rgds,

Hi to Sirius, Wicked, Kube and Absoulute0, I will be picking up your items next tuesday and will be shipping them out on wednesday morning. Expected arrival in singapore will be no more later than Satuday(9th Jul). Most probably will reach Absoule0 on the 8th. If time permits, I will do it over this weekend and get it done by monday morning. I apologise for the delay as I did not expect a group buy this soon as I've just done a group buy the other week ago. Currently am tied up with work and can't make a trip down to collect your earphones. I'll be sending your guys a PM on the costs and my POSB account no. soon after I've confirmed the shipping costs. In the meanwhile, I ask that you guys kindly wait a little while. Sorry about it. Best rgds, idkfa

So all the items will be packed to Absolute0?

Hello guys, Just to reconfirm, Wicked (1 set) Sirius (2 sets) Kube (??) Can the above interestees kindly confirm your orders? And also confirm that POSB transfer is okay with you guys. Rgds,

What you talking about?? Happy Birthday to you!

Sure, I will help you guys get them. I think shipping will be around $5 or less for three persons. One unit of Sharp MD33s will be at SGD$52.00 after Japanese 5% tax. Shipping included will be around SGD$57~. Expected shipping for this lot will tentatively be next week or slighter later depending on Absolute0's product arrival. So far: Siriuz: (2 sets) Kube: ??

Hi Absolute0, I'm sorry abt the delay but I will be definitely going down this coming week. Perhaps KUBE, you wanna confirm getting it? I don't mind Absolute0's suggestion.

Got. I feel sorry I even did this thread on it. LOL.

I think you can ask someone reliable here to buy them online for you. Etys and Shures are available at SLS.

Most of us get them online. MUCH cheaper. You can get the Stax Omega II at Parklane.

Perhaps the supermacro is too forward a sound to you? What opamp are you using? I once had the PA2V2 and I can understand your situation. Firstly you must know the dollar to value gets significantly lower as you climb up the audiophile world. There comes a point where people who will pay thousands for a 1% increase in sonic performance. With the PA2V2, you can sense the "difference" instantly from unamped to amped. But when you compare amps to amps, you sometimes need a better ear for it. At first I couldn't differentiate my Shure E5c from my Aiwa earphones untill my gf "educated" me on sonic signatures. I suggest you try a variety of music genres for amp testing. Certain pop songs may suck on a acoustically tuned amp. etc I suspect you prefer laid back or warm sounding signatures to forward sounds. The supermacro in my opinion is more forward based as an amp while the PV2V2 is more warm and laid. I prefer my Porta Corda II to my Supermacro V1 for such reasons. Also, being expensive doesn't necessarily mean better to the listener. I have no idea what is the reason for your hissing sound but for the PV2V2, certain batteries do make a difference to the sonic signature. What batts are you using? I'm know there's a couple of guys who has got the Macro 3. Do wait for responses then. Rgds,

I saw them today and I must say that they are the ugliest canalphone I've ever seen. I beg you guys to spend your money on something else. I personally rather buy 50 oackets of m&ms. LOL. Honestly, the plastic finish is not as good as shown in the picture. Imagine a pirated tamiya car model kit. Initially I thought it was rubber finished. No No.

There you go guys. All for the takings. Payment wise, I will PM you guys my POSB account and then transfer to that acc. Let me get back to you guys regarding the shipping earliest tmr or latest on monday. Fongalv, can you settle with Zaragoza regarding your collection? Everyone cool?

I think these are only released in japan. Costs about SGD$60!! for this. I rather my money on a sony or sharp. LOL.

Guys, I will be buying the Sharp MD33s tomorrow. If I can, I will try to ship it on saturday earliest or monday latest. Zaragoza, could you kindly revert on the other earphone you wanted me to buy? Best rgds,

AT-HP2002? I might be wrong about this but I think I have not seen this model out yet. Care to give some links? For SGD$1000 budget, I would recommend the cayin Ha-1 as a very versatile tube amp. Check it with the local guys on this little wonder. Costs only ard SGD$600. Has an impedenze switch behind in case you care about driving certain headphone. Up to 600omh i think. Good luck!

If you are into PCs, then it's exactly like building your own PC kind of analogy. Firstly you'll save on the brand name. Secondly you get to configure it to your own liking. My own build PC outruns a doubly priced DELL anytime. =] Thirdly, it's your very own and you get to "hear" sounds other never hear(stratisfaction sounds). =] And finally, you should have lots of time! LOL. But if you are SERIOUSLY into sound and like hands on, it's kinda fun to make your own amp. Otherwise, leave it to the experts and avoid a pending disaster. I prefer to go small like soldering cables and modding PS2s. =] Yes you can spend the money on labeled equipment, but make sure you know which are the value for money labels. Of course you should avoid certain B&_ brands. LOL.

Updated: Inc: 3 sets using method A Fongalv: 1 set Zaragoza: 1 set *Dear Fongalv & Zaragoza, could you kindly indicate your prefered method of delivery since Inc has decided to go with A. If you guys wanna share, let me know who is the middleman. *I will try to get the best possible solution for shipping at the cheapest costs to you guys. What I'll do now is I'll buy the earphones and then go down to the post office to ask for shipping rates. *Lastly, please provide me your mailing addresses via PM.

I think in about 5 seconds time. LOL!

Avoid the mustache man. From what I've heard, go for the ladies. LOL. They're much friendlier.

Eric, I'm sure that's not what he meant. Such silly things/words come out only too easily in a heated argument. Remember, this is a fourm about our love for headphones and music. Let's not let this kinda small thing stop us from enjoying what we love best. And if I ever sounded a little "harsh" in any other way, kindly accept my apologies eric. All friends? May peace be with this forum.

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