What are the current places in the US to buy FAD? Pricejapan lists very few models.

Brannon:   How do you order the Watch parts with either K10s and the Wood face option? or with the Prestige line?   You guys have some pictures of it on the website but its not orderable because if you choose watch parts it takes out the wood face option.  And there is no option at all for...

Trevor would you consider making some of us a Solv type cable for our CIEMS like the noble K10?

Can any you suggest the better speaker cables that fit the Hugo?  Thinking of something from Wireworld, Light Harmonic, Nordost, etc?  I am getting a Hugo with the new case.

Quote:   I want to emphasize what both of you have suggested here.  First without some thoughtful responses, I would never have even looked at the FI-BA-SS.  The description you gave helped me to understand that it was the sound I wanted.   I have had Ety's, Shures and PFE before this...

  I have had ety's for a long time and this is interesting.  However, some others have mentioned the PFs have some horn speaker qualities.  If that is the case then I can understand why people might think they sound odd.  Those types of speakers create very strong reactions regardless of how...

Thanks MF.  I was really curious about them.  Based on my tastes (I tend to like neutral/transparent with as much extension as possible, but still like the wow factor ), I think I will continue to stick to the FI-BA-SS.  Actually the whole point would to get a different sound signature to try if...

Guys -- I already have the FI-BA-SS.   Now I am thinking about the Piano Forte X (FI-DC1602SC-C).  Can someone tell me about it's sound signature -- why is it more than the FI-BI-SS?  I assume it would be warmer, maybe more rolled of treble -- but I am curious how it compares.   Either...

I am actually slightly surprised how they make bad recordings sound good.  So I have a fair amount of old pop - I was listening to an old Olivia Newton John song (don't laugh) - Xanadu - pretty much a crap recording.  These made it sound good and not only that it keeps surprising me  (in a good...

Quote: On the FI-BA-SS, I am surprised by how recordings that probably sibilant sound ok. And things recorded better, the timbre/tone seem right on.  Despite what some say, I think it has a bit of a chameleon like character.  Not what I was expecting -- I was expecting more harsh but so...

Signed would like a high quality electrostatic alternative that's not quite as exorbitant as the Stax's.

No you gave a good answer.  And I agree I am pretty willing to pay a premium for Japanese workmanship.   Hence, why I bought the FI-BA-SS IEMs which are not exactly cheap (and on the lookout for the W3000ANVs).  I was trying to figure out if the sonic quality for a $2800 IEM is up there...

I am very glad I bought them.  They are just awesome.  Granted my experience in IEMs is limited between ER-4Ps, Shure 435(?) and these FADs.   Any suggestions on good/great DACs and amps for these?   I was torn between these and the FitEar 334s but didn't want to wait any longer.  May...

Yeah -- I have looked -- some are not quite in mint condition.  

I am trying to get a decent price on these in mint condition as I am really intrigued -- anyone have some advice on where to acquire one in mint condition other than new?  The list prices for new are all 1400 to 2000.  

Yeah I am thrilled.  I also want to get a ATH-W3000ANV for a totally different sound.   Are these expected to be limited in production?  What are the best portable/desktop dac/amps for these?  

Wanted to say thanks to those on this forum who gave reviews on the FI-BA-SS.  I absolutely love this IEM.  Sounds great out of my iphone.  I am coming from an ER-4p I had lost on the plane.  Clarity of the ER-4p certainly.  So far great treble extension and transparency without sounding sibilant.

Quote: I ordered the TG 334 from PriceJapan a few weeks back.  The estimated date for processing is 1/10.  The guy selling said they are having trouble making enough so the 1/10 order date is not solid.  They asked if I wanted to cancel and I said no.   However, reading the comments...

I took a chance and bought my girlfriend a pair of ER-4ps (at the time one of the best aside from maybe the Shures).  It maybe one of her favorite gifts ever.  best of all -- she says she can't listen to low quality phones anymore.  She even sent the Ety's in to be repaired after they had a bit...

I think the new SonyMDR-1RNC is considered pretty good if you turn the Active NC off for just listening.  Kind of the best of both worlds.  

What are the dac and amps of recommendations for you guys?   Portable I am thinking Intruder or the SR71b for the FitEar (I have the ALO cable coming -- will need to get it balanced from ALO).   Want to get the source signal out from my iDevice out to a good DAC -- to bypass the the...

Quote: http://www.amazon.com/Ortofon-Medium-Replacement-EarBuds-Cushions/dp/B009QUHQQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357065443&sr=8-1&keywords=eGadgetsandToys+ortofon   Looks like you can get these at amazon for not too much.  About $6 plus shipping for 3 pairs.

Quote: Originally Posted by -=Germania=- I definately prefer the P-51 over the SR-71a for the headphones that I listen to. All of my headphones have less than 50ohms of impedance. I do at times wish that the P-51 could put out more current. It doesn't sound as good as my super tweaked...

Quote: Originally Posted by Edward Ng It's a lot more money, and it is not portable, two knocks against it. I own a Benchmark DAC1 as well as the P-51 Mustang, and also a Nuforce Icon Mobile and a very old Headroom Total Bithead. The Benchmark DAC1 is in my eyes an excellent value for...

Quote: Originally Posted by GreatDane I'm glad to have helped, if only a little bit. I am aware of the Benchmark but I have no experience with it. It is a respected high-end option but my simple needs never lead me to go that far. A couple years ago I was searching for a low price...