dear all, I'm enjoying my Hugo 2 paired with onkyo dap (or any dap, it doesn't really matter anymore...). I'm using a mini USB to mini USB cable to connect the two. But the one came with Hugo is loose now. I'm in need of a replacement but apparently this cable is not easy to find on the...

hi fellow head-fiers, I recently had a chance to audition a Chord Dave at a local dealer's place in HK, while waiting for my hugo2... It literally blows me away. Last time I had this was in Salle Playel in Paris listening to Li Yundi. 6 years ago. I know it might be stupid to ask, given the...

Dear All,   Glad I'm back to head-fi. It's been a long time since my last post (after that I got married)...   I will go to Tokyo next week, and I would like to try (and hopefully get) a pair of Stax SR-009, does anybody know where I may get them and for how much?   Thanks in...

Hi,   I've received three pairs of Triple fi 10 vi from my girlfriend, my two best friends. They know that I had to sell my pair to cover a hospital bill during the summer and here all of them offer me the same thing for Xmas :) (And we are based in Europe, so they are not the 99$ deal ones)...

Hi all, I own a Senn HD650 and a Grado GS1000. And today I went to the only dealer of Stax in Paris (to my knowledge) to audition an O2. Unfortunately, their O2 is loaned to a customer. So I tried the 4040 system instead. (I've tried them, but not thorough enough for making a buy...

Hi all, I'm thinking about acquiring an O2 (for a long time). I just can't decide on the amp. I prefer always integrated amp with my dynamic rigs. Just wondering whether a SRD-7 (or other transformer) plus an excellent integrated can outperform a dedicated headphone amp. It does not...

Hi all, I'm seriously considering a big jump. I need to pick up an excellent headphone amp. But there is just so many choices out there... Could you please shine me a light. Any help will be appreciated. My budget is around 2000$. I listen to classic music mainly, but radiohead and Björk...

Hi all, I bought an Earmax Pro from another head-fier. There is no manual with the amp. The amp uses 1 x 12AT7 and 2 x 6DJ8. My question is whether the placement of the 3 tubes in the slots matters ? And what is the right order ? Currently I place the 12AT7 in the middle slot. If it's wrong...

Hi all, Recently, I've gained interest in an HD800 balanced + a β22 balanced (4 board I guess). The problem is that I don't possess the proficiency to build one. On the official site of AMB, it indicates that two professional builders are available : YBM and RockHoppersAudio. Does anyone...

Hi all, I currently own a MARANTZ PM15S1 and SA15S1, a reference system from MARANTZ. (And I did love MARANTZ sound). My question is whether I still need a headamp ? That will sound better than my PM15S1 ? My headphone is HD 650, and I'll surely get an HD 800 when it is available in Europe...

Hi all, I've lurked for months and this is my first post ! I need your suggestion on a high-end portable solution. I don't really like the IEMs. So I'm thinking about a close-back headphone, like Denon ATH7000 or Audio Technica W5000. I think I'll need a good portable amp, like Gram Slee...