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Music Hall PH25.2 Tube Hybrid Headphone Amplifier
Unplggd Test Lab

Product: Music Hall PH25.2 Tube Hybrid Headphone Amplifier
Price: $400
Rating: Recommend*

After massaging our ears with crisp, clear sound from Music Hall's DAC 25.2 last month, we've been on the lookout for a decent headphone amp ever since. Although we've had some cute encounters with Firestone's offerings, we wanted something bigger. Something with more power. And if possible, more tubes. Luckily, Music Hall made the job a breeze for us when they allowed us to test out their newest addition to their home audio product line; the PH25.2 Tube Hybrid Headphone Amp.

James Hopkins and His Great Wall of Musical Tech

112309_james_hopkins.jpgSometimes art just happens by mistake. The Selby comes to mind as a great example, with their excellently composed shots of creative folks and their spaces. Then, there are those like James Hopkins, who utilizes this chaos to make a point on our musical youth culture. Included on the shelf are, but is not limited to, disco balls, shiny speakers, and an array of our past digital lovers - the compact disc.

Go-Mini My Little Steamer by Joy Mangano

111809_joy_mangano_steamer.jpgIf you plan on traveling this Christmas season and plan to wear some fancy pressed clothes, do it wrinkle-free and in style by packing one of these cute little portable steamers by Joy Mangano.

Unplggd's Sales Calendar
11.18.2009

11809_deals.jpgTHIS WEEK:

  • HOT! Apple iPod Nano 8GB - $110 ($149)
  • DEAD! KitchenAid Black Professional 600 6Qt Stand Mixer - $291.59 (Was $399)
  • SUPER HOT! Lowes 26 Cu. ft. Samsung French Door RF26XAERS Refrigerator (w/ 10% Moving Coupon) - $1398 (Was $2199)
  • Western Digital WD TV Mini Media Player + Passport Elite 320GB Portable Hard Drive - $99.98 (WD TV + Passport) (Was $180)
  • Seagate FreeAgent Desk 1.5TB USB 2.0 External Desktop Hard Drive (Costco Members Only) - $80 (Was $110)

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Space Invaders Bring Intergalactic Warfare to Your Mailbox

111709_space_invaders_mailbox.jpgSpace Invaders seem to have hit us with their intergalactic evil cuteness from all angles; choppin' boards, flexible keyboards, and lovely wall decals. Mailboxes, it seems, doesn't seem to be an exception to the trend. More details on Nimcraft's intergalactic project, after the jump.

Chinon AVi iPod Dock Doubles As Portable DTV

111709_chinon.jpgWe're not sure whether or not this is supposedly the next generation of boomboxes comin' at us in full Technicolor, but it does seem to make enough evolutionary sense, right? Simply follow the Chinon formula - toss in a 7-inch LCD, attach a huge external antenna for DTV signals, and leave enough room to squeeze in those 8 "C" batteries to provide those 3 whole hours of action-packed, mobile entertainment fun.

How To: Load Unsigned Drivers on Windows 7

111609Windows-7-Desktop.jpgOkay, so even though we did say how much we loved Windows 7, there are a few outstanding issues that need to be brought to light. One of the biggest culprit of many Windows 7 users' frustrations are the hardware drivers. Specifically, the loading of unsigned drivers is annoyingly difficult, but even when they do load, they won't work due to Microsoft's new and innovative (/sarcasm) way of handling hardware drivers.

Dell's Inspiron Zino HD

While it may be a few years late in the mini-PC market, and closely resembling a familiar friend, Dell's Inspiron Zino HD promises to deliver snappy performance for desktop PC lovers on a dime. Perhaps it was just our media addiction speaking, but the first thing that immediately came to mind was, "Perfect HTPC, anyone?"

Nixon Headphones are Understated Works of Art

Like pieces of ceramic sculptures from your local museum of modern art, these two newest editions to the Nixon line of headphones boast a simple, yet elegant style. Available in variety of colors, ranging from bright hipster to usable neutralist - sport a pair of these and you'll surely receive some double-takes as you take a walk down your block.

Best Hard Drives to Use When Building Up Your NAS?
Good Questions

110909_drobo.jpgQ - I'm looking to build a NAS with the Drobo sometime next month to hold all my Christmas footage of family and friends when I go back home for the holidays. Is there a best choice of hard drive when building up a NAS from home use? I want to have 3TB of total space. Thanks!

Unplggd's Sales Calendar
11.11.2009

111109_deals.jpgTHIS WEEK:

  • Nero LiquidTV USB 2.0 Tuner/DVR (w/ code: AW-GB50-88KP) - $35 (Was $70)
  • WD TV Mini Media Player (Smaller Size, 1080i Upconversion) (w/ code: EMCMMML43) - $59.99 (Was $70)
  • DEAD! HOT! Dell S2409W 24" 1080p Full HD Monitor - $179 (Was $279)
  • Get $20 off $100 at BestBuy when checking out using Paypal - Click here
  • Lenovo Family and Friends T series ThinkPad sale (w/ code: USESAVET5 for 5% Off $799, USESAVET10 for 10% Off $999 - Click here (Requires Family & Friends code from someone that works at Lenovo)

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Huge Nokia Recall on 14 Million Mobile Phone Chargers

111009_nokia_recall.jpgYep, it's that time again. This time around, Nokia's up to bat with a whoppin' 14 million faulty cell phone chargers due to risk of shock when plugged into an electric socket. Full details on the affected models, following the jump.

How To: Remix an IKEA Media Shelf Into a Window Seat

We've seen bookshelves turned record storage and vice versa. We've also seen them turned into desks, as well as other types of workable surfaces. But what about a window seat? This is where Instructables' users come in, who have created a sweet remix of IKEA's GORM shelves into a sturdy seating area, perfect for kickin' back with some e-Book reading or computing (unless you're like us who happen to own one of those Macbook Pros with extra-glossy screens)!

Breville's Programmable Espresso Maker with "Burr" Action

110809_breville_burr.jpgWe've all heard your thoughts on the best single-serving coffee maker out there, but when it comes to perfecting that morning coffee experience, many of us agree that it just wasn't the same without that familiar rumbling of fresh coffee being ground. Luckily, Breville's got an answer for all you espresso addicts looking to add some "burr" to your morning routine...

Audioengine Goes Passive with P4 Speakers

You can say I've been a little spoiled with my Audioengine A2 powered speakers in my home office. But while having peace of mind having to never worry about external amplifiers and wire forests is nice, I'll admit there are times when I wish I could put my other audio equipment to use with it.


Fortunately, Audioengine has heard my cries (and I'm sure many others) and decided to address the enthusiasts' speaker menu by adding yet another line of high-performance bookshelf speakers, the Audioengine P4s, only this time they've removed their built-in amps so you can use your own...