Hi all, Yes, I have a SAC KH1000 amp bought in 2009. But I never use it, because the power supply that came with the amp has an integrated Schuko plug which make it very difficult to use with any of my power outlets (audio or non-audio). In Hong Kong we use standard 13A UK power sockets...

This is a multi-part post due to its length. It is about my own story of the first "all-out" custom amp project. Intro It all started 6 months ago, in June 2009. A casual check on Blue Circle Audio’s headphone amp offerings have turned out to be the first ever custom design project I...

This is a multi (4)-part posting as it may be too long as a single post. I have always been delaying my decision on the HD800, worrying about the claimed ultra-resolution can make this headphone “boring” over time. A week ago, a very nice and generous local head-fier offered to let me have...

Hello all, I am wondering about the Signature version of the Chord DAC64. Here is the photo that I grab from another website : The interesting thing is I did not hear much about this DAC on the internet, and not even the Chord official website has any information about it. So, my...

Found this and would like to know if anyone has tried any of the mods ? Wadia 170iTransport High Performance Modifications! The modifications look pretty exotic, and worth much more than the iTransport. Experience and opinions are most welcome here. F. Lo

Any brave souls ? XJ-03,Headphone Amplifier, Hiend, Highend Looks very nice but not really small at 82 x 64 x 30 mm. Magnesium body - the first if I remember correctly. And US$499 positions it as the upper class of portable amps. F. Lo

Noted Woo Audio just release a new headphone stand with adjustable height. This looks better than the previous issue and much better suited for recabled headphones which usually comes with stiffer cables. Woo Audio - Adjustable Height Aluminum Headphone Stand And significantly more...

Glowing reviews of F80 are flooding the market. Everyone says it is real good. I haven't have a chance to listen to it but would like to hear feedback from real users instead of "reviewers". For $3,000, I think the digital amp and speaker system is the main selling point, but strangely I...

Hi all, Found this through a friend's link :- J.BÜRGER.AUDIO Kopfhörerverstärker Headphone Amplifier High End Looks like a very special amp : 60W power dissipation, ultra-wide 1.5Hz - 900kHz bandwidth, ultra-low distortion (max 0.0003%), no volume pot, pretty expensive, and thin - and...

Hi all, First off - I am a very satisfied owner of a LISA III XP with LLP. I just wonder what else can bring it up one level higher. In other threads I toyed with the idea of having a Home (a.c. only) version of the LISA headphone amp, designed by Phil LaRocco and currently marketed by...

Hi folks, Looks like more and more talents are working on highend USB based D/A converters. Here is one which seems to have an edge. http://www.thecableco.com/product.php?id=5325 I did try to locate the product website but can't locate any ! Anyone who knows more about this please share...

Hi folks. Come across this which claims to be an audiophile test CD produced specifically for head-fiers. I haven't tried it yet, but think it would be nice to share. Headphone Test CD If anyone has bought this CD please share his experience. F. Lo

Hi all, I am currently considering trying (i.e. buy) a DAC3. Although this has been out for a while there has been little experience (other than the recent Stereophile review) about this DAC. Would appreciate feedback and opinions from members in this forum. FWIW, I have the Lavry...

Hi Folks, Another "discovery" that I would like to share. fonè introduce a new SACD featuring Salvatore Accardo - my favorite violin master - playing one of the legendary violin "Vesuvio" made by Stradivari in 1727 to deliver some of the popular violin pieces for the mass. fonè shop -...

Hi folks, I come across this website of a company in Norway which produces very good quality SACDs . I ordered 4 and they all sound good so I ordered 5 more What is interesting is that here they provide an trial download of almost all common music formats so that you can try to see if you...

Rudistor introduces the ultimate amp dedicated to the HE90 and the Omega Mk II. Here is the link :- Coriolan, Electrostatics Headphone Driver,HE90 Driver It is said to be derived from the cost-no-object concept amp. Look at the price tag Certainly qualifies as one of the most expensive...

Hello all, I come across this ERGO headphones by Precide and feel interested. I cannot recall anyone discussed about this unique headphone technology in this forum, and would be glad if anyone can share their views and/or opinion. Is this something worth trying ? Thanks for your...

Very often we all use different materials on our gears and then voice our opinion and impressions. Nothing wrong with that, but that also means in general there is a lack of recognised reference against which we can really compare the impressions / reviews from different individuals...

Today I got myself a copy of "This is k2 HD Sound!" from FIM (www.fimpression.com) and listening it through my kW SACD player and WooAudio Amp and my Grado HP-1 the experience is stunning. Never have I heard resolution to such a high standard when providing a very analogue sound, super-real and...

Just wonder who has owned / listened to this amp, which appears to be pretty high-end. Would appreciate if someone can compare it to the more popular tube amps in this forum like the SingplePower, RSA, WooAudio.....etc. E.A.R. Yoshino is a pretty reputable identity in the hi-fi circle...

This may be dump. People are talking about MS2i but from Alessandro website only MS2 is listed. I bought a pair used which was purchased recently by another head-fier and the box say Musical Series Two, and the cans looks exactly what is shown on Alessandro website. So, may I ask if the...

Sorry, wrong forum. F. LO

Phil LaRocco justed post some update on his latest project - the PortaCode, which is a battery powered, transportable version of the famed HeadCode. From what Phil said, the PortaCode shouldn't be too far away. I believe this is going to be one of the best, top-of-the-line solid state amp...

For those who may be chasing after one, this appears on Audiogon http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....cco&1193319958 Looks like one golden opportunity to grab a like new R10. Unfortunately, this is for USA only..... F. Lo ( I do not know the seller, or any any association with him/her)

Hi everyone, Wonder if anyone has tried this ? http://www.core-sound.com/HeadLine/2.php For the specification and functionality, this look pretty impressive, especially for transportable applications. However, there was no information about the DAC chipset, nor was much mentioned about...