I happen to be a very patient customer in this groupbuy.   Quote:   A paraphrase would be it makes sense that there was no storm last winter.....

This is a great news, Huxley. Thanks.   Regarding the JH16, IMHO, it is for people who enjoy airiness and a wide sound stage.  It offers a very different listening experience, but still pleasant for musical joy.  However, the sound stage of the T1's isn't small.   If you love the...

My apology gorman.   Don't believe my writing.  Believe in your ears.  I suggest you order the Thundebolt (with electrolytic caps, not solid caps) from Dave so that it'll be arriving at the same time.  Make sure you use Li-Ion battery.

I was asked by some friends to write a mini review on the new ACS T1 2010.  It would be useful for sharing it on the head-fi community.   My journey on custom IEMs began in 2008 when some UE11 Pros of “dare devils” landed within my driving range. My first impression on custom IEMs was so...

Nice photos of the gears but hearing them is nicier.  I was lucky. 

 

Firewire, by Apple & TI, was purposefully designed for pro audio folks in handling their real-time multi-channel video applications (under critical time control) unlike USB which was primarily for consumers, aimly for being a license-free communication standard in the PC world. Asynchronous...

Audio perception is all about personal preferences and listening skills.

ACS will be soon releasing the new IEMs which combine the best of the T1 & T2. Information from personal communication with Andy @ ACS.

Thanks. It is a must-see video for audiophiles !!

You may be surprised when hear sounds from Asus Xonar STX. Compared to adaptive usb audio interfaces, IMHO, the STX offers better price/performance. Another choice would be TC Konnekt 8 Firewire DAC. This one outperforms most entry-level USB DACs.

The HD800 is definitely more transparent than the K701. Recently, I replaced the HD800's stock cables with the APS V3 making the sounds more transparent approaching natural sounds of music played. Nonetheless, you need a decent player and a headamp to be a part of this "equation". My Metric...

Unless you have records that contain DEEP bass, a transparent CDP (DAC) & interconnects, and a powerful headamp, you will never know the HD800's top secret. A friend of mine just replaced a tube in his WA3 (Woo Audio). It turns his HD800 into HD650. It rocks !!!

Quote: Originally Posted by leeperry cd1700 has a wider SS than cd3k :confused The CD3000 has a wider sound stage than the CD1700's. However, it expands more on both left and right sides. In addition, higher clarity (approaching the CD2000's) makes the CD3000's notes more...

I just had a chance to try the CD3000 CD2000 and CD1700 driven by my Metric Halo ULN-2. The CD3000 sounds so fantastic and very pleasing !! IMHO, it is one of the best headphones you can find. It falls between the CD2000 (*very* detailed, fast and extended) and the CD1700 (lovely vocal...