There always seems to be some confusion as to exactly what "balanced" means in an audio sense and why it offers such significant improvements in sound quality and imaging. Here is a link to the best explanation I have read, written by Balanced Audio Technologies, a very, very high end producer...

Well, that settles it for me! Thank's Room40. Does the WA22 require a preamp?

So, I am completely new to audiophile headphones and amps. I am moving into a retirement community and my Balanced Audio VK.D5SE tube Cd transport - Balanced Audio VK-50SE tube preamp - Aragon solid state power amps - Magnaplan 20R speakers are too much and too loud for an apartment so I need to...

Thanks very much, brunk, for your comments and insight's. I am pleased to see such a hardy endorsement of the T1's. I will certainly recable any headphones I purchase to a balanced configuration.

Thanks very much, project86, for all of your help. I'll look forward to reading you detailed report on the Yulong pair. Also, I will try and find a pair of HIFIMAN HE-400/500's to test drive. Thanks again

Thanks very much, SoupRKnowva, for your comments and insight's. I will listen to a set of LCD-2's if I can find them in a local shop.

Thanks, Project86. I really appreciate that. I am planning on buying the A18/D18 set up along with Beyerdynamic's Tesla T1 headphones. My wife and I have just moved into an apartment in a retirement community and I am having to give up my beloved Magnapln 20R's as they would blow the other...

Could anyone advise of a site where I can order the Youlong A18/D18. ?? Any help would be appreciated!