Where are beat headphones made

Just for fun and to learn what other headfiers would choose I am asking if you had to choose 3 headphones and three HP Amps  to listen to if you were stranded on a desert Island ( with an electric grid) what would you select from only your current or past inventory in other words no fantasy...

Just read on Garage 1217 website that they will be offering the Project Horizon with the super-charger option similar to the option for the Project Ember allowing you to use higher filament current tubes like the 6n6p and12bh7. I was very fortunate to receive the 1st one a month ago (special...

After reading the serialized story about the origins and evolution of Schiit Audio I am convinced that  Mr Stoddard and Mr Moffat can build ( or more likely conjure )  any piece of audio gear we desire. So let's start a wish list for them.  As I said in another post if they build it we will buy...

I have a  Schiit LYR and a dozen pair of 6dj8 type tubes that I roll but just wondering rather then selling off tubes are there other tube Amps that use this category 6dj8/6922 tubes btw my favorite tubes for this amp so far are a pair of Russian 6n23p rocket branded tubes Thanks John NYC

Just discovered the PBS detachable cord also fits focal one hp for what's it worth

For the techies a question:    Do all dynamic/ortho headphones use neodymium magnets or are there other options.  I'm thinking alnico magnets are old technology

I purchased the socket savers from Tubemonger for the purpose of raising the 6N1Ps (run hot) to allow more cooling. The result is the chassis is much cooler, removing tubes is easier and sq no change maybe even a little more detail?  When removing a tube, the new base tends to lift off, so I...

If you are interested and skilled in modifing a Matrix m stage amp please contact me with your proposed mods and cost to me including your valuable skill, parts and labor. I love this Amp with my AKG 701s but want more bass?? if possible. Thanks John Santa Fe N.M

I have an old beat up pair of Senn. HD 580s. I'm always surprised how good the 20yo 580s sound compared to some newer HPs. I was wondering how much better the HD 600/650 are? Anyone own all three? Thanks John

A number of posters here and on Audiogon have indicated that the SE version of the Little Dot MK IV is no longer being offered. A chk of ebay and LD web page still have this amp for sale at $100 above basic MK IV. The upgrade includes better tubes, RCA and headphone jacks.

Does anyone have an idea if Grado is contimplating a new headphone?

Rec'd Amp yesterday. From China to NYC 4 days. This is a very good amp. Actually considering the price, it's truly amazing. It's well made, very handsome, and has impressive sound. Briefly, the source is a Cayin CDT 23 tube output cdp. The Headphones used to listen were AKG701, Beyer DT 990 and...

Now that I've joined the forum you should start catagory for dumb questions. Since you don't have one I'll ask here. If I buy a overseas amp or any other peice of equipment configured for 220v do I just buy a 220/110 stepdown transformer at Radio Shack for 110 voltage? Is there anything else I...

Which out of production, vintage, (10-25yr old) dynamic headphone is still worth buying for SQ on Head-Fi, ebay, Audiogon, flea markets, Salvation Army, wherever? Exclude the AKG K 1000.

I'm currently using a NAD C542 HDCD player as a source for my headphone listening station. I have AKG 701, Beyer 990s, and Grado RS2, with a (older) headroom home and NVA HP Amp. What would be a reasonable CD player upgrade from the NAD at $800.00 or less new or used Thanks to all the headphiles...

Where can I send my Beyer 990s for a recable upgrade? Thanks, John

Does anyone use a powerline conditioner in a headphone listeneing system? If so can you share the results and maybe make some suggestions as to which ones improved the perfomance. I tried the Richard Gray Power Co which works well in my home theater system but not as well in my headphone system.