Can anyone else vouch for this similarity? I'm on the verge of buying a pair of 1990s but some peoples' complaints about the 1990's brightness are giving me pause. I haven't used any non-IEM headphones other than my HD25-1 II for over a decade now so I don't have any other point of reference to...

Has anyone compared this to the DX90? Kind of in an upgradey mood.

Took some photos yesterday (complete with obnoxious instagram filters). I did most of my listening with my SD2s just because they're what I'm familiar with. I'm not very good at writing about sound but I'll give it a shot. Astell&Kern AK Jr: Sounded a bit congested to me. The UI was also a...

From a durability standpoint I'm not sure how I feel about those 4 contacts at the bottom of the DAP being so exposed... I would rather that they just put another 2.5mm TRRS jack to act as a true line-out.

For coaxial SPDIF connections, the cable needs to have an impedance of 75 ohms, so I don't think most analog mini to mini cables would work. In addition to the two cables I linked above, you could also get a female RCA to male 3.5mm adapter like this one and use it with the cable that came with...

I found this just searching for 3.5mm to 3.5mm 75 ohm on Google, never heard of Pacific Custom Cable though so I'm not sure how well made their cables are. Moon Audio can also make one, though they're significantly more expensive.

On the train in Calgary (Canada).

Where do you live? I saw a pair of MDR-EX1000s (or one of the other models that are shaped like that) on the train yesterday and thought it might be someone from here.

Currently $199CAD at Canada Computers until the end of April, great deal considering how weak the CAD is right now. I just ordered one.

You can use the DX90's coax out, but you'll still have to power the Concero HP by USB.

Sounds exciting, but mind the date... 

Did a short bit of DAP comparo with my friend today. I liked the X5 (though it didn't like my microSD card), but I'm still partial to my DX90. I think the jury is still out for him.   Mine: iBasso DX90 -> plusSound X Series -> InEar SD-2 His: FiiO X5 -> Brainwavz R3

It's a good feeling of oneness with cup rubber.

Saw a pair of K550s (or some other AKG model) on downtown on Monday.

Been using a HHKB for almost a year now, once you go Topre you never go back.

Saw a pair of red SE535s today and some Havi B3s a little while ago

I just want to commend Christian on his amazing customer service. He was very quick to respond to all my emails even on a sunday night. Also a bit of advice for anyone looking to purchase one of the X Series cables: I think he uses the same wood slider for all of his cables, so the diameter of...

Me too! I'll take the SR-009. 

What didn't you like about the DX90 compared to the Island?

What DAPs have you listened to? I'm looking for a DAC to use with my SD-2 as well.

Took a better photo because the lighting here at the library is much more agreeable. iBasso DX90 -> plusSound X Series -> InEar StageDiver SD-2

  The memory wire on the stock cable was too annoying with my glasses, and when I took a knife to it I ended up stripping a bit of insulation off of one of the small wires on one side  so I just bit the bullet and ordered a new one. Fits perfectly!   iBasso DX90 -> plusSound X Series -> InEar...

What cable is that on the K10s?

Met a guy with a pair of Westone W20s in one of my lectures today.

I think I saw a pair of K3003s on the train yesterday.