I would like to ask which portable dac is equivalent to Concero HD in terms of quality. I want to change to portable one, because right now I rarely use the home system. I have stax srs-002, which is amp in itself, so I don't care much about amp section of the dac/amp. I will use my ipad...

Hi,   I live in Bangkok, Thailand, and now want to have a CD Player to be a source for Stax 2170 system. I'm seeking for a used one, which would be more kind to my wallet. I have been searching about many ones which are considered as modern models because I worry about maintenance cost...

I am searching for my first stationary source around 1000$. However, I'm not sure about the concept. What's better in SQ between (CDP with an internal USBDAC) and (a combo of CDT + standalone DAC)? Most of my tracks are in my MacBook (playing with iTunes and Amarra) and there are very very few...

Hello  I'm in Thailand and seeking for a good audio source.  There are not much choices here, and most of them cost much more than they do in manufacturers' territories. Also, used equipment are also rare, especially the turntables.  However, I finally have a chance of getting a used (and...

I'm searching about these three's reviews or impression but can't find any. That's quite weird. Have anyone ever used one of these models? Please feel free and share the idea with us!   Thank you !

Can portable DAC-AMP handle Ultrasone Edition8 ?   Now I have an issue with highs. (Shrill)  So I try to listen with very low volume. (Direct from MacBook Air 1 or 2 level of maximum volume)   If portable DAC-AMP (such as iBasso D4 cause I don't have pretty much budget) can make Edition8...

Custom Inear Monitors are one of earphone lines. There are many company occupying this sector. Mainstream products come from UE, JH and Westone. By the way, their price did not drop since the products were released, or drop a little.   Maybe this depends on technology and handcrafting...

Hello   I'd like to ask. Which are more suitable for me between an used pair of Edition8 and a new pair of Westone ES5 (They cost same here). I plan not to use DAC-AMP (or maybe a non-expensive portable one in the future). Using straight from Macbook Air and maybe new iPod nano as a new...

For you who have Ultrasone Edition 8, I'd like to ask you whether you think they're worthy or not in term of SQ per bucks. Becasue I can't found portable cans that range around ED8 do. If the ED8 aren't described as cosmetically expensive cans, I think I'd like to try them. (Sell SA5000 and...

I'm very interested in CIEM, custom inear monitor. They are very convenient and portable. They do improve with amplification, but even without any, they still shine. They are very interesting.   But, I live at dorm. I have 3 roommates. If I use CIEM, I would be thought to be an...

I'd like to ask whether SA5000 suit the Earmax SE well or not. I listen to classical music and expect that this combo should have mellow treble with some bass extension. (You know, SA5000 with a false amplification or without any amplification have fatiguing treble and fast bass decay. )  ...

WA6 PDPS vs Earmax SE, who wins ? (In terms of sound quality, power, etc)   Thank you

Hmmm, I think that my current system right now   Macbook Air + Kimber USB + Matrix Mini-i(w/ Merrex Power-2) + MDR-SA5000   is too fatiguing and treble emphasizing.   It may be the Matrix, because I havn't completed the burning process. But I assume that I will not help.   What...

What is the best DAC-AMP for MDR-SA5000 under $350? I'm thinking of Maverick D1 or Matrix mini-i. Do they suit the cans? If not, please guide me other models.   The issue is that SA5000 is so fatiguing, and I want to have them softened or smoothened   Thank you

I've just ordered from Japan a used pair of SA5000, which costs me around $450 including shipment and taxes. I then found myself very nonsense since on Ebay it is around $400 and BRAND NEW !! What a pity!   I'd like to ask if that D4 is capable of driving the SA5000 or not. I use it...

I'm searching about beyerdynamic DT880pro, which is very confusing   First confusion is that is the can closed or open? I will use it at dorm and my roommates might kick me if it leaks sound. Second confusion is that how many version it is? 32, 250 or 600? I have iBasso D4 and cannot...

There are so many people here who have an experience with Unique Melody, both their original products and their remold services. I'm very interested in the both. But I'm concerning about the quality.   1.(Mage) I've heard that there're some cases of that the response frequency do differ...

I consider buying the first custom inear monitor. Please help me decide which one is the best for me between UE4pro, JH5pro and Westone ES1. I listen to classical musics and love piano concertos and symphonies. I'd like to have one that has a wide soundstage and neutral sound.   Thank You.

I'm planning to upgrade from ATH-ES10 to A2000x but have not enough bucks for changing amp. I'm now using iBasso D4 with Macbook Air via USB cable. Do the A2000x work with the D4?   Thank You

Hello, everyone.   I'm thinking of upgrading iBasso D4 to Matrix Mini-i. I'll use it as DAC-amp combination. I have some questions. 1) Is this upgrade worth money? (Here, I have to plus about $130 from my D4 to used Matrix) 2) Is the Matrix easy to carry around? Weekdays I live at...

Now, I have ATH-ES10 and iBasso D4 paired with by Macbook Air via USB cable and I'm very pleased to Brahms's piano concerto #1. The soundstage is wide when compared to other same class models. Bass image is quite big but forgivable. I have also listened to them more than 4 or 5 hours repeatedly...

Are MDR-F1 good?   I had have lots of great stuffs before, ie.STAX404 AKG702 ATH-W5000 etc. But due to financial difficulties, I have to sell all. Now I have a chance to get MDR-F1. Are them good? The most important thing I concern is a wide soundstage. I have problem with some...

Well, I listen to classical (symphonies and concertos and few solo works), Jpop (Nakashima Mika, Utada Hikaru, m-flo, Mr.Children), trio jazz (piano, bass and drum) and some audiophile. Here in my city, ES3X and T1(new model - 2010) have same price around $1000 (including shipping cost, taxes...

Well, this is quite a weird question. I'd like to know if JH5 does beat JH10x and ES3X or not. Now I have budget for JH5. If I go JH10x3 or ES3X, I have to sell my precious stuffs, which I want to keep. I listen to classical (symphonies and concertos and few solo works), Jpop, some Jazz(I...

Before I start the topic, here is my rig. Turntable : AT-PL120 Integrated Amplifier : NAD 310 Speaker : PSB Alpha B1 Headphone Amplifier : X-CAN V8 Headphone : AKG K702 Earphone : EX90SL & Fake AKG K324p() Portable Player : MZ-RH1 Conditions : It will be divided into 3 parts: home, dorm...