Hi all, I'm thinking of upgrading my 3/4 years old Etys ER4S: budget about £300. No headphones but only IEM. Isolation is a must, as well as ability to use them unamped with my ipod classic. All in all I like the ER4 sound signature, being a fan of electrostatic headphones. Musical preference is...

I'm not sure this is the right section, but I would need some help from someone in UK.   A few months ago one of the RCA connectors of my Havana came off swapping some interconnects (they have very tight plugs). I don't hear any difference in sound, but the cable is unstable. I would like...

As per title, I'm thinking of a new amp to replace my WA3. It will drive a T1 (soon), DT880@600ohm, HD650 and maybe HD800. Budget is about £1000, slightly more than 1500 USD. My source is a Havana with Bendix 6385. I listen mainly to classical, with a 15% of jazz. The amp must good enough...

Hi all, here I come again asking your help and suggestions :-)   My current setup: Sonos Zone Player (wired to the router) or Dell Mini for hi-res music, Valab NOS dac, Woo 3, HD650. Problem is the dac...I really can't find the one for me! I listen only to classical music and jazz, and...

I currently own a Audio-GD Ref.5, but I'm selling my balanced rig (just sold the HE-5 and I'm selling my Roc) and I'm currently listening through the warm, soft, musical (and dynamic) Earmax tube amp with HD650.   Should I be better off buying a good SE dac, or keeping the Reference 5...

Hello, I just got a used Earmax (?) but I'm not entirely sure this is the pro version or the standard one. As far as I understand the pro uses ECC88 tubes, while the standard uses the ECC86. The amp came with a pair of ECC88 and a pair Mullard ECC86. On the amp there's no "Earmax Pro"...

Hello, I currently own a nice balanced setup (Audio-GD Roc + Ref.5), driving some HE-5LE. The sound is alright, but I feel is too 'cynical' and analytical: good recordings are fine, bad ones are thin and harsh.   Also, for problems unknown the sound is inconsistent, even using same...

First of all I've always been a cable believer, so please take my notes with grain of salt :-)   I was looking for a cheap balanced cable for my new HD650s, but I didn't want to spent big money as I really didn't like these headphones. I mean, these are good cans, but I considered the K702...

I spent a few hours yesterday comparing my 20 years old cd player against my TEAC WAP 8200 (similar to the squeezeboz duet) AS TRANSPORT, both connected to the same DAC (a DACMagic borrowed from a friend). I've used the optical output, the same CD ripped as FLAC, and the differences are...

Hello, as the title states I'm looking for a companion to my beloved K702s. I mostly listen to acoustic jazz and chamber music, but I'm after something with a different sound signature, bassy, warm, relaxed. Also, they must be closed. I have a Roc amp, with a Little Dot DAC_I (soon to be...

I waited few weeks before writing impressions on my new purchase as I wanted to make sure the case were burnt in, and the 'honey-moon' period ended. First of all, Drew has been really patient with me, replying every single email in few minutes, despite the time zone. I counted more that 30...

I'm looking for a closed can, and these AKG are on my list. I like the AKG sound, they look comfortable, the sound leakage is minimum and the isolation great. Does anyone know whether the cable is balanced like the one on the K701? So I could just reterminate with a 4 pin connector and use it...

Hello, I've recently placed an order for the new T1, and I'm now thinking about the rig I could use with them. Right now I've a fully balanced rig, with the LD DAC_I, MKVII and a DT880. I'm tempted to sell everything and try a tube setup (which I never owned). Now, assuming I can sell...

Hello, I'm looking for a pair of power cables to use with the dac and headphone amp. I'm currently using some ClearerAudio copper-line: they're really good value and they 'sound' noticeably better than the stock ones. Problem is they're quite stiff, and I'm looking for something that is...

Jeez, just pulled the trigger on a T1 (pre order) from Moon Audio, re-terminate with a 4 pin XLR. This will be my first high end headphone... Funny enough, I have no idea about the sound, just read some reviews...finger crossed!

Hello, I've just bought a used DT880 2005 (thanks Kenny!): overall they are in a very good condition, except for the rubber headband, which I'd like to replace. Are these any good Beyer Dynamic DT770 DT880 DT990 headband pad on eBay (end time 03-Jan-10 10:45:25 GMT) They look different from...

I have to opportunity to buy one of these headphones (well.. Christmas is near!), but I'm not sure which one will better suit my ears. Currently I have a k701 with a LD MKV (I also have a cheap Rega Ear), and honestly I'm happy with that, but I'd like to try something different. I only listen to...

My first post, and I'm an absolute beginner here...so, please be patient! I've just moved to a new apartment and also find out that my wife is pregnant, so it's time to build a new headphone system, child proof. At the moment I have a decent hi-fi equipment: Roksan K2 Cd player, K2 amplifier and...