Here's a copy and paste of the specs from taobao: The DAC should be AK4495SEQ

Headphone extension cord for under $10. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LM4OMUW/ref=twister_B01HZP5KN4?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Looks interesting. It is marketed as a clip for sports usage and have is supposedly water proof. There's also only a single port (i.e. the audio jack) and requires it's adapter to charge and to transfer. Really looks like a ipod mini, Rather impressed with the full black OLED though. Really...

Not familiar with Penon. But no reason for people not to try this at such a cheap pricing.

Just in case you are not aware, Massdrop is selling the Ruizu A50 at $54.99.

No settings. Just plug and play. The only thing that may be confusing is that aux in and aux out at the same port (at the back).

Oh yes. The aux out does by-pass the solid state amp. I'm use the aux when I'm station at my desktop, linking it out to a tube amp and cans.

Saw some good deals on the HE-400i from some reliable stores on taobao - brand new piece going for what the used market is asking. Couldn't resist the poison and have ordered a pair. Hopefully I can get it by end of next week through consolidated shipping. Can't wait! :D

I was surprised to find the rather odd configuration from the power tubes and have the nagging suspicion that it's not the same as the Mk III. Thanks for pointing me with the right configuration. Apparently the stock tube were Beijing made 4P1S. I'd probably get something similar from taobao...

Quick question, are the power tubes for the LD III+ the same as the Mk III? My power tubes are starting to give me some issues on the LD III+ with buzzing and occasional absence of sound from one channel. I'm trying to find the specs for replacements.

My favourite portable set-up so far include the XunSound XS01 line out to XDuoo XD05, and linked to a bass-heavy darth beyer. Love rocking some visual-kei and jap metal on this.

Oops... typo. Should be 16K

There's more information on the D200 on the taobao website Apparently both uses the AK4495SEQ chip. The black version use OPA2604 and JRC2114, while the gold version use MUSES8920 and MUSES8820 The website also claim that it can push 600ohm headphones... I was looking hard and long at it, but...

I am still using the default OPA604AP on the xunsound. It's mostly used along with the XDuoo-XD05, which has a better opamp imo. Not planning to opamp roll anytime soon.

Received my Ruizu A50. It's a little black beauty with 4 buttons and a jog-dial as the main input of the device. The 4 buttons are: power (on top), return, forward and backward (on the left). Short-press the power button lock the device from accidental input during playback. The jog-dial...

Oldie but goodie, Siam Shade V!

I'd also gotten it at around this price. And it's should be arriving at my doorsteps today if nothing goes wrong. Wheee~!

Tan Dun, Kronos Quartet, Wu Man Ghost Opera

Apart from the obvious volume issue due to the high impedence, I do find DT880/600 much easier to drive than a lot of other headphones. Even my cheap $50 solid state amp were able to give justice to the phones.    I usually pair my DT880/600 with LDIII though and it worked fine.

For someone who claim to know nothing, you do seem to know your stuff. :P   Anyways, the reason why audiophile don't review gaming headphone is because of the pre-conceived notion that gaming headphone (like other fashionable headphones) will not be value for money as compared to the more...

  Quote:   Which screws are you referring to? The ones on the headband (securing the extension of the headband) or the ones holding the cups to the headband?    Don't know much about the cans you referring to, but I would seriously shy away from Ultrasone headphones, since the...

Quote: Try looking for analytical headphones. A rather cheap option would be the Superlux HD668B, which like all great cans, have share of their haters and lovers. Read this thread on the HD668B for some impressions here on Head...

  Quote: In my opinion, all headphones should be taken with care. Even the sturdiest headphone will break through misuse, leaving one with lots of distresses and inconveniences.    That said, please don't overdo it as well. Just find the effort to coil the wires up when not using...

Saw it again this morning... LOL.   

Quote:   What sort of music do you listen to? 4/4 time signature is widely used in rock, blues, country, funk, and pop, and it is very typical for a listener to tap to the 2nd and 4th beats of the bar. It's not crazy in the least though. And frankly, it's more a habit than actual...