Although Tim di Paravicini always said there was no point changing the tubes, I definitely feel the top end on mine was improved with some NOS vintage British Brimar valves

To answer my own question. Have discovered that Audi A4 GPS screen is the same dimensions, and there are loads of screen protectors available.

Has anybody found a better screen protector? I would really like a glass one.

I have used my Z1R phones exclusively with a Hugo 1 since I got them. Absolutely excellent pairing and the Hugo has plenty of power to drive them (which my Euro-capped Sony Z2 didn’t) I have just moved to an Ibasso DX220MAX, mainly for the convenience of a one box DAP solution. I think the MAX...

I’m new to the DX220Max, and Android in general, so forgive me if my question is stupid. How do I transfer music files from my Macbook Pro to the internal memory of the DX220Max? When I swipe down and select “file transfer” on the Max, connected by USB to the Macbook, it still isn’t being “seen”...

I struggled to love my Focal Utopia for quite a few months. Yes they were super detailed, highly resolving, but they didn’t create an easy listening experience. I mainly used my EAR HP-4 tube amp, as I thought this would give me the best option. Almost in desperation I bought a Focal Arche...

I hope you don’t have the euro volume capped model, because I do and it won’t drive the ie800 to useable volumes

I would, but don’t know how to post pictures here. I don’t have a photo website. Perhaps this will work? You can Google “Brimar Footscray UK, and the BVA” to get the history. Might take a wander around the old factory site in case someone left a chest of tubes around

I have owned my EAR HP-4 from new for about 10 years, using the supplied stock tubes only, and have always been happy with the sound. Re-reading these threads again, I decided to try some NOS tubes, just so I could dispute the tube rolling claims, particularly as the amp designer clearly...

Suitable batteries are MORE likely to be available in the States than the UK, because the market is much larger. Obviously, it might require a bit of research to find them, using; the capacity, voltage and size, that is if a simple Google of the part number doesn’t produce results. I agree that...

I replaced the batteries in my Hugo recently myself. Total time 20 minutes, total cost less than 40 USD. Hi-fi used to be a hobby for those who enjoyed tinkering with equipment rather than a spending contest.

Very well put. I think we are conditioned to believe that updates are upgrades, but if a device is working properly, why "fix" it. I bought the ZX-2 as a high-end portable DAP with a decent in-built DAC and amplifier, and it still performs well in that role. Incidently, I also have an RX-1, and...

Well I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but when I try 200 Gb cards, the database update freezes at 35 percent, and sticks there. Two different Sandisk cards tried. Not too bothered though, because the SD card slots in my new Audi reads them fine, so I am enjoying 400Gb music storage in the car...

I think the pair I reviewed were pretty well used

No. I meant triple flange tips on ER-4. The F7200 need the larger diameter hole tips. But, for sound isolation, the Final supplied foam tips are fine.

Often use for sports. I prefer Comply tips, or the Etymotic triple flange tips for really sweaty stuff. I have used the triple flange tips many times for swimming, but I strongly suggest that the manufacturers would not endorse this.

Yes. Very slight difference in presentation. Slightly warmer, less obviously detailed perhaps, but it is all there.

(Review) Final F7200 Earphones I will start this review of the Final F7200 earphones by saying that I am not going to include photos or technical specifications, as these have been very well covered by the original poster in the old thread. I feel that unnecessary repetition has a tendency to...

Final F7200 Earphone review      I will start this review of the Final F7200 earphones by saying that I am not going to include photos or technical specifications, as these have been very well covered by the original poster. I feel that unnecessary repetition has a tendency to clutter posts...

Head-Fi username:malcolm.mcintyre Location (City within the UK):Chislehurst, Kent Final products previously used:ShureSE846, Etymotic ER4-P, Sennheiser HD800, Sennheiser HD650, Grado RS-1, Shure SE535, KlipschX12, Source gear:Sony ZX2, iPod Classic, Apple Macbook pro retina, Chord Hugo Link to...

Have not seen or heard anything about a balanced version yet. If it comes, I wonder if they will offer an upgrade for the single ended, not sure how much modification the circuit would need. A lot I suspect. I am currently very into listening to 78rpm records through the HP-4, and if you...

I have just fitted a TRRS plug to my SE846 cable and there is a clear improvement in sound over the shared earth arrangement.

Does anyone know where to source the plugs that fit the SE846? I would like to make up some DIY cables thanks