OK having read as many reviews as I can and taking into consideration the help and information I've been given I've pulled the trigger on the HiFiMan RE-400   Thanks again guys I couldn't have done it without you.....   Oh hang on I DID   JB

I think you'll find they sound exactly the same... "...ATH-IM50 and ATH-IM50..."

Also considering HiFiMan RE400 and Sony XBA 2

I am looking for reasonably cheap (under £100/$150) IEMs that can easily be plugged and unplugged (from ear) while playing poker. The Westones are just too fiddly and my ATH-ES7 is too bulky.   I love the Westone sound and want to get as close to it as possible but I can't afford silly money...

Has anyone compared these two DACs?   JB

System:  Computer > Foobar > SPDIF > DAC? > Little Dot MkIVse > HD650   I need another DAC to replace my Arcam rDAC (moved to another system) - I would have considered another rDAC but I'm on my third in ten months after problems with the first two so while I love Arcam gear and use it in my...

I have owned my LD MkIV SE (my 1st tube amp) for about 6 months now and apart from some initial problems (crackle & hiss - David replaced it and it is now audio bliss) I would like to get some spare tubes and I also fancy trying a bit of tube rolling.   Reading a bit about various tubes it...

Well I've finally got it all plugged in can't find my 1.5mm allen key to tighten the knob but it appears and sounds as if all is well.   Setup is:  PC > FLAC > Foobar > WASAPI > S/PDIF > Arcam rDAC > Little Dot MKIV SE > Senn HD650   The rDAC and LD are brand new, HD650 have a few hours...

I've just got my LD today. DHL have had in the warehouse overnight at -7 degrees so unpacking it there were signs of condensation so I'm waiting 24 hours before powering it up.   The possible problem is the 20-30 degrees of radial loose play on the volume control. Obviously I won't really...

Well I've pulled the trigger on:   Arcam rDAC > Little Dot MkIV se > Senn HD650   Can't wait to see how that sounds.   JB

I originally posted this on the 'Computer Audio' section but maybe it's better here!   Problem: I used to listen to my music via my hi-fi (Linn/Arcam etc) when my wife was at work with no neighbours I could rattle the windows with no complaints. She has retired so now I’m listening more to...

Sorry I wasn't thinking - yes I could buy off the forum I hadn't really thought about that.   I must admit I thought I'd get a bit more response than this!   I think I'll add this thread on the 'Amps' section.   JB

In the UK best price new seems to be about £280.   I'm definately NOT into DIY - I just want to plug it in and enjoy the music.   JB

Problem: I used to listen to my music via my hi-fi (Linn/Arcam etc) when my wife was at work with no neighbours I could rattle the windows with no complaints. She has retired so now I’m listening more to computer sourced music on headphones as she isn’t into my music.   My current setup...

Thanks for the info.   Saber - I look forward to your findings.   Winma - thanks for the link - looks like I need to consider getting an amp as well!   Hmmm... more decisions - which amp pairs well with the HD650? Must admit I've always had a fancy for a valve amp maybe a Little Dot...