Hi. I have had an iPod shuffle for years (old touch-screen style). The power button is dying, and Apple doesn't sell them any more. I just bought a Sansa Clip Sport, because the form factor is perfect. Small, clips to shorts, and has expandable SD card slot. But it's not very good... plays CD...

(I also posted this in Computer Audio... sorry for the redundancy)   Hey. The Cambridge DAC Plus and the Audiolab M-DAC have Coax S/PDIF out. I've contacted Audio gd, and Kingwa can customize one of his DAC's to include the Coax out, but only fed from the USB input. But I'd prefer one...

(I also posted this in Dedicated Source Components... sorry for the redundancy)   Hey. The Cambridge DAC Plus and the Audiolab M-DAC have Coax S/PDIF out. I've contacted Audio gd, and Kingwa can customize one of his DAC's to include the Coax out, but only fed from the USB input. But...

I've been interested in the Westone 4 or UM3x for a long time, but only now have a chance to get them... either.   I love the DBA-02 (and B2), and wonder how either of these Westones compare. Anyone out there have both (DBA and Westone), and can discuss the differences or similarities in...

Hi. I want a good set of IEM's for my Android phone (HTC Thunderbolt). So... it needs to have controls and mic on the cable. Also, and very importantly, they need to be compatible with the Comply P-series tips.   What do you think of the sound and functionality of the hf2? Other than...

Several of us, way out west, decided to take advantage or the offer UE made to us at our big meet (2/19/11). So, it has been deemed necessary to create a thread to discuss our new UE Customs instead of cluttering up the Meet Impressions thread with our "It's like Christmas" banter. So here it...

I had a chance to listen to the UE4 Pro Custom at our last Local Meet, and I really liked them, but the environment was less than ideal for critical listening.   These are at the price point where I might be interested in snapping up a pair, now that I got the impressions made.   Has...

Friends…   Say the horror of horror occurs and I either misplace or accidentally destroy my DBA-02’s. Or, let’s just say they decide one day (of their own volition) to stop putting me in audio nirvana.     Then what? I’d want something that doesn’t take months to get (as these did), or...

Hi all. So here's my dilemma I have the UM2 and the E4c, and have for what seems a long while. I'm looking for an upgrade and these (SM3 or SE535) can run me about the same amount of money. So which one?   I listen to mostly acoustic music... Classical (early), Jazz (standards), folk...

Thought some might find this interesting. I measured these shortly after I received them, and again today... I've probably put close to 200 hours on these.   I've mentioned in other posts how break-in seemed to smooth out the highs and bring up the bass. It's interesting to see it...

In a quandary...    I really like both of these cans.   The Denon AH-D5000 is wonderful. Comfortable, rich – lush sound. Very good detail and highs that are not overly exaggerated. Great for shutting out the world and relaxing to some acoustic music.   The Beyer DT770/600 ohm is...

I've got both these Beyers in the 600 ohm version.   I just read about the Little Dot MkIII in Stereophile mag., and it made me wonder if that would be a good combo for me.   As you can see I've got the Benchmark DAC1-Pre and the Outlaw RR2150 (Stereo Rcvr. 100wpc).   I'm curious to...

Hi all... My two most used cans need a place to rest in between sessions. I'd love to see some pictures of the stands (hangers) you use. If you can give details on where to get them, that would be great too!   Thanks.   shane

First, thanks to all who have assisted in my decisions to date. I have listened to advice and heeded or ignored or modified... and well, here is where I stand. I now own the DT880 (250ohm), DT770 (250ohm) and the M50. I had the Beyer DT48 in my hands for long enough to realize they were not...

Thanks to all I've been getting advice from. I've been enjoying my DT880's for several days now. They are very clean, airy, mostly 'accurate' (natural?), and very comfortable. I'll keep these. For a set of closed back cans, I was wondering if the DT770's would sonically be much different...

I received these two HP's today and have been listening and comparing them (and with my old K260's) to a wide variety of music. I'm writing reviews of these, but I have a couple questions before I post it. I very much like the DT-880's. 1) They are extremely transparent to all external...

Currently, I am deciding between the Beyer DT880 and the AKG-K702. The Beyer is a 'semi-open' design. Does that provide for any more outside noise isolation than the K702's open design? I listen to a lot of Classical, with very quiet passages. My PC is not exactly silent, but it's not a...

Noob here. Budget is $200-300 (USD)... or less, of course. Would like to block out external noise if possible (not noise cancelling). Not adverse to closed, but not sure that's the right way to go. The use is for home only. It would be for critical listening to acoustic music, so I'm...