They actually are quite similar. Differences are small, changes in the holographic music projection. The Burson Soloist 3xp has a larger soundstage and presence. The music hits harder and almost shakes you. I attribute the Soloist's ample power and wide bandwidth design. The Cayin iHA-6 has a...

Thanks Andy. I was able to get in contact with Final Audio in the US, and they sorted me out. Cayin and Final Audio have been amazing and very helpful sourcing a new iha-6. Burning it in right now! I sure missed its sound. So damn musical. Ohh the PRAT! Funny story, while waiting for the iha-6...

I'm looking to buy a Silver Topping D70. Excellent condition only please. Willing to pay 400 + Shipping. Willing to trade: I have a like new Topping D70s in Silver. Straight swap. I realized I prefer the sound of the original D70 over the newer unit. I have plenty of ebay feedback...

Pm'ed. Thanks.

2hours or so? The hiss just slowly gets louder. Maybe dc offset buildup of some kind? I feel the same way. I drive Z1rs and they really come to life in a different way than my SA-1. The SA-1 is alittle underpowered. Deciding between the SA-1 and the Burson Soloist 3xp. The Cayin is a great amp.

Yea, many people say it’s just a volume difference but I tend to think that xlr is quieter, darker background. Dynamics is probably better as well.

Thanks for your help! I purchased the amp from ebay, new, from. Ohio valley audio who said Final Audio USA was the importer. I will write the email you gave me to see if they can help.

Also interested as I've been looking into the Burson Soloist 3XP. I have a Singxer sa-1 that is also interesting. Its a different animal but a good addition to my collection.

I love my iha-6. I paired it with a Topping D70 and Z1Rs. Man the bass control is out of this world. Tons of PRAT. Recently the amp developed a scratchy right channel as some have also gotten. I bought it 2 years ago so I'm out of warranty. Where can I go to get the amp repaired? I haven't...

I have a iha-6. Its got a scratchy right channel but I'm pretty familiar with it. The Singxer sa-1 has a bigger soundstage, better female vocals/airyness. The iha-6 has a soundstage that is smaller but I would say PRAT is better on the iha-6. Also it has more power on tap, that much is...

I'm trying out closed cans now after a long time enjoying my trusty hd800's.  I've heard the m50Xs at my local store and I like the audiotechnica house sound.  I've come across two that I really want to buy, the w3000 anv and the w5000.  So my question is what are the differences (if any)...

Thanks for the insights. I'm really thinking of trying these now. I feel the same way about the ex1000s treble at times. However, I do find the bass lacking at times. Hopefully the ckw1000 what the doctor ordered.

I would like to know this as well. I find the ex1000's to have great soundstage, good bass ( get a good copy) nice instrument separation and detail retrieval. But I found the sound a bit cold and analytical. Just a tad mind you, they do sound fantastic with monster foam tips. How do the...

Hi, I have the 880's 250, with the 8065+buff634. It's a killer combo. You know the feeling when the music sounds so good you want to turn in up more, then a bit more, until you're listening at way more than normal. Yea, that's it. Bass is good, fairly tight. Miss and highs are very transparent...

Wren, I usually start at 15 and then end up cranking it up to 20 because it sounds so good, that and think all the live rock wasn't too good for the ol ears. I agree with BBE not sounding great, while testing I switched to normal and now thing it sounds better, a flatter more natural sound...

I would say, stay away from the cx500s. I had the the cx400s and now have the cx500. I guess I can say they are worth the price if you get them for around 30 dollars. The bass is somewhat bloated, highs are very recessed, and its not a soundstage if it is between your ears. I've heard good...

Oh and another vote for the Shure olive eartips, comfy and better quality than the Complys.

Just got in my pair of UM3Xs and I'm in audio heaven! I'm driving them with a Cowon S9 with BBE Viva at volume 20. The sound is amazing even without amping. I have done testing with the normal setting, no post processing. One thing that I have noticed with these phones is that the bass is...

Quote: Originally Posted by dfkt LME49710 are about EUR 10 on eBay... so why not simply try them for yourself? Fair enough, I'm on digikey right now, probably pick up a nice pair of BUFs to go along with it, 46 for 2 BUFs was steep! I'll let everyone know how they compare when I...

Thoroughly enjoying my XM5 with the 634 buffers and Whitecat 8065. I've been hearing a lot about the LME49710. Are they better than the 8065s? Has anyone heard both? How are they different? I'm going to pair it with UMX3s so I have renewed interest!

I tried out using the pre outs from my receiver, but I can't find a way to shut off my speakers so I guess its pointless. So I just use the headphone jack, its not bad. Reason I bring this topic up is that I use a WD TV and I use that now to listen to flacs. One more note to everyone, I'm...

Thanks GreatDane, I hope I get the chips faster than the XM5, took a month! Yes I play flacs off my laptop and use the DAC. I realize the dac isnt the best, but it is better than my extigy. I will do more tests with my receiver as the source, running an optical cable from my computer to the...

I finally got my XM5 after some waiting and I can say that it was worth the wait. The build quality left a bit to be desired, especially for the price, but I guess thats the case with most portable amps. I am speaking about the internals, as I immediately opened it up to check out the opamps...

Hi teambeyer. I found a source for the earpads in the US. Call Beyerdynamic US at Phone 800-293-4463. They have the pads for 25.50 plus 7 dollars flat rate shipping. I got 2 pair and a leather headband. Had no idea it was so cheap in the US. I thought I had to order from beyer de. Heads up...

Thanks! I highly recommend this mod to all beyer fans. It'll make you love them even more.