New stuff. Red is in. (Many of the below are available in black, white, and red.) ATH-900Ti: (52,500 yen) ATH-DWL5000: (120,750 yen) ATH-CK10: (37,800 yen) ATH-SQ5: (9,975 yen) ATH-FC700: (6,300 yen) ATH-ANC3: ATH-CKM50:

Hi everyone, I've had a D-303 for a while that is in perfect aesthetic condition but cannot play CDs properly (skipping nonstop) if the player is in the normal, horizontal position. If I tilt the player so that is vertical, it plays perfectly. Does anyone have an idea as to how to fix it? If...

Denon has announced the DN-HP700. http://denon.jp/dj/release/dnhp700.html 38Ω impedance, 100dB/mW, 10~30,000Hz response It'll be priced at 13,000 yen or around $106 USD.

VPI HR-X : 2,310,000 Yen 50mm platter, air suspension system, 33.3 or 45 rpm Two 24 pole, 300rpm AC synchronous motors VPI Super Scoutmaster : 1,155,000 Yen 45mm platter, 33.3 or 45 rpm Two 24 pole, 300rpm AC synchronous motors VPI Aries Scout : 367,500 Yen 35mm platter, 33.3 or...

Google has been updated. Tons of new features. Not sure if they're all positive ones though. This blog post highlights the major changes (I'm not related to the blog; I just found it on the first page of Digg ): http://searchengineland.com/070516-143312.php

Anyone remember the awesome looking limited-edition NERV Audio-Technica clip-ons a while ago? Well, Audio-Technica now has EVA-01 fullsized cans. Somewhat expensive at about $210 USD. Limited edition preordering from April 27th, 2007 to August 1st. To be released on September 29th...

Just another little news bit in the headphone world, though it's not exceedingy exciting. It's news nonetheless. Goldring has just announced the GX200 IEMs. Quote: The GX200 is a premium upgrade product where high quality materials and stunning audio performance combine The...

Some news in the headphones world. http://www.teac.co.jp/bs/prod/filltune/index.html Teac has announced the new HP-F100 non-conventional headphone. Instead of having the sound travel down your ear canal, it transmits sound by inducing vibrations on the temple that travel down into your...

Just a simple news item: Luxman releases SQ-N100 Integrated Tube Amplifier w/ Headphone Out http://www.luxman.co.jp/presspro/n100.html The tubes are ECC83×1、ECC82×2、EL84×4 and the speaker outs are 12 watts x 2 channels with a load of 6 ohms. We're looking at 189,000 Yen or about $1,600 USD.

After hearing a number of amplifiers of the years, I've come to realize that my vintage Marantz 2252B is a respectable amplifier both for headphones and speakers. I'm looking to buy a modern receiver or integrated amplifier that can compare with headphone out of the Marantz. Or is it not...

My head is pretty large and the headband of the K701 deals a ton of pressure to the top of my head. Interestingly, there is no side clamping pressure (like the HD650), which is a great thing. I noticed the 4 black stretchy cables that pull the leather headband down. Is there a way to either...

Quote: Sony's Tokyo research lab has found a way to connect headphones to portable music and video players without the need for fiddly wiring. They simply feed an audio signal straight through the listener's body. Existing wireless headphones use Bluetooth radio, but this means pairing...

http://www.teac.co.jp/av/esoteric/x01_ux1/x01d2 Coming in at around a hefty $12.7k USD. As I don't understand Japanese very well (specifically audio jargon), I can't say any of the good stuff in regards to specs and all. Anyone able to translate? Vague translation here...

Hi fellow College Head-Fiers! Have you guys had any experience with open headphones and room mates? Anyone have good or bad stories? I'm thinking about getting back into headphones, but I don't know if I can buy an open headphone or not. Obviously the best answer to ask my room mate, but...

New headphone announced yesterday. Will be out November 24th. http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/prod...th-pro500.html

Oh my. Unexpected. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28821 Quote: I am pleased to announce that Logitech is acquiring Slim Devices, and I am glad to have the opportunity to share the news here in our forum before the official press release goes out. We have been building...

http://denon.jp/company/release/dcdpmacx3.html DCD-CX3, PMA-CX3 Around $1000 USD each.

Hi everyone, I don't know if there are many people who like the SA5k over the HD650, but if there are, I was wondering if I could get some tips. :P So basically, I currently own the HD650 and the SA5k. My mom uses the HD650 back at home, and I'm parting with my current SA5k pretty soon (don't...

Hi everyone, I just got an Apple iPod Universal Dock for my 2G Nano. Is it okay to go ahead and use headphones straight from the jack on the dock? Or would that be damaging to headphones? (Say, would that be bad for a W5000?) Thanks everyone! Venio

Hi everyone, Should I go for an integrated amp or a receiver if I have $200 to spend to power my bookshelf speakers? Which units should I get if I want to be able to purchase the unit online? For example, I was looking at the Pioneer A-35R but I couldn't find it anywhere online. Thank you...

Hi everyone! I'm looking for a new DAC + Headphone Amplifier in one unit for around $1000. I'm currently considering the: - PS Audio GCHA (through USB) - Headroom Desktop Amplifier with Home Amplifier and Home DAC modules - Lavry DA10 - Apogee Mini-DAC If there are any rather...

So as a number of us are gearing up for college, I have a question for those of you who are already in college. What would be a better choice? A portable or a dedicated dorm rig? My intuition was that a portable setup would easily the prime choice, but I was surprised when one of my friends...

Anyone noticing anything strange recently about RSA's website (The Raptor for example)? I wonder what is happening.

Hi everyone, I was wondering if there was anyone out there that would be able to comment on the headphone-out of the CEC DA53 DAC. Also, would it be possible to attach balanced headphones to those XLRs? Cheers and thanks, Venio

Hmmm, looks quite sexy imho. http://www.izo.co.jp/bbs/view.php?id...&desc=asc&no=1