This amp is not getting much attention here. I have got Gustard X16/H16 stack. The Gustard H16 is 399USD @ shenzhenaudio. The Topping A90 is 100USD more than H16 but does not have a remote. Singxer SA-1 is 599USD and does not have a remote. Coupled with X16, this amp is a gem at this price. I...

Very popular Topping D50 has got an upgrade. Topping D50S. http://www.tpdz.net/products_detail/productId=41.html It has LDAC Bluetooth connectivity, a remote, better SINAD and got rid of ESS IMD Hump...

New cable for He1000 V2 (HEKV2) has 6 conductor hybrid geometry. 2 silver and one copper for each channel. They may have wanted to give more treble energy and slam by using silver while keeping bass quality with copper. A geometry like ALO reference 8 though the conductors in HEKV2 cable are...

Almost every cable builder seems to be preferring the Litz braids for cable making. Does it give any audio and electrical advantage? Just simple twisted configurations are inferior except the appearance?

What is the neutral balanced better match for an SS amp? LCD-2 included?

We know both devices have raving reviews. Some couple iUSB with Regen just before the dac in their chain. As iUSB 3.0 cleans the power as well as have some sort of restorative function on the USB signal, getting it regenerated at Uptone Regen does not degrade the USB signal cleaned by iUSB? Or...

I have bought iFi iUSB, iDAC and iCAN. As iCAN has a ultra low noise AC-DC adapter I think there is still room for improvement in sound as well as transportability by having a external LIPO battery pack. I was looking at following two.   Energizer XP8000   Powerstream PST-MP3500-I  ...

What is the best transportable amp? Any more candidates?

All the RMAA results of so called "HIGH END portable players" have either bass or treble roll???? And they get amused and ridiculed by members of ABI forums???   How come?

Topic says all! Is it just mindset and placebo effect of having a hi-end brand??? or real difference?

Most transparent, neutral and best sounding portable slim amp for IEMS? (Westone 4)   Pico slim TTVJ slim Headstage Arrow 4G Leckerton UHA-4 RSA Shadow ALO Audio Rx Mk2  Just Audio uHA-120 ( Not slim )   I think I got hit by upgraditis again and need to listen to something...

It has been a long time I post here. Busy work has kept me away though I never stop enjoying my gear. I have westone 3 and UM3x for different purposes. Like UM3x more for pure music reproduction ability. I see there is Westone 4 now when I came here. As I do not use Westone 3 more is it...

Apart from 4 channel layout and wonderful options for rolling, can P3+ beat D10 as an amp in sound quality?

I have latest Xin Ref C sent to me end of May 2009. I am thinking of buying new D10 for its versatility. May be selling Ref C to fund D10. Does anyone have an idea about the SQ of D10 as a standalone amp in comparison to Xin Ref C?

After long listening sessions I have decided to keep UM3x as my final choice for IEM between IE8, W3 and TF10. I know the UM56 improve the sound quality significantly on westone IEMs. But it very expensive in Europe compared to ACS customs. Any comparisons?? Anyone using ACS customs on...

I know many people have bought it. Any place cheap than MRSP??

While trying to locate places to get UM56 in UK, I found ACS Custom Earphone Sleeves for £88 and they fit it to any earphone it seems. Seems to be a bargain. Any experiences? Where can you get UK56 in UK?

I have been a long member but never found enough time to post frequently, being a busy physician. But I enjoyed my time here and this great hobby. I have contributed in many ways to the forum to best of my ability. I thank you Head-Fi and all wonderful fellow members! Thank you very much!

I have seen someone posting that W3s are exclusively made in USA. But mine says it is assembled in China. Of course it says it was designed in Colorado USA. So after all W3s are also made in China?

And perhaps street price?

I have a large ear canal and always have problems in getting the seal with these universal IEMs. For my TF10 I use UE large silicon tip stuffed with shure olive core. None of the tips with IE8 fits me except for large dual flange. With it I get fairly good seal but when I move my head down it...

After sometime, it seems the dust is is going to settle. We saw recently lots of views regarding W3 and IE8. It seems IE8 is a very good "IEM" which needs some serious burn in for mature sound. The only weak area is, its isolation so far. (Being an IEM??) We have seen people wearing it upside...

I am planning to buy HTC touch HD as a phone upgrade. HTC touch pro has more of a phone feeling but doesn't have 3.5 mm audio output jack. If they are not good music players I would rather go for touch pro. (Touch pro does not have a 3.5mm jack) Any opinions? SQ compared to Sony S639F...

I have been using an iRiver H140 Dap for my critical listening on the go with FLAC files. It was rock-boxxed. I was very fond of the player as it had an optical out which I have never used as I never bought a portable DAC. H140 had a big limitation though. Size!!!!! It was transportable but not...

Those three iems currently compete for the crown in the IEM world. Post your opinions and vote for the new king!