I am looking for a Zu Mobius extension cable, i.e. terminated with one male 1/4" and one female 1/4" connector. Not under 1.5m. Failing that, I would be interested in an unusually long Zu Mobius Senn cable, which should be at least 4-4.5 m long. PM me, please.

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This is flippin' awesome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2bcPIXl8kc Enjoy!

I've a question for those with lots of experience with IEMs: In your (subjective) view, and based on your personal experience, what are the best sounding single-driver IEMs you are aware of, and why? If possible, please include a brief summary of your favorite's pros and cons as compared...

This CD player ist for those who find that the Shanling 300 player looks "beautiful": Here's the link.

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DISCLAIMER: Not mine, no affiliation with seller (who writes -- in bad German -- that he's from Hungary). Seller is totally unknown to me and I have no information whatsoever about the merchandise (if it's for real). I am merely providing the following link FYI...

In a letter printed in the latest issue of UK audio mag Hifi News, a reader complains that the Meridian 808's CD sound is not significantly better than that of his "old" CD player Meridian 508/24. The reader wonders whether the less than stellar CD performance of the 808 had something to do with...

In your view, what are the best sounding in-ear monitors that do NOT require custom ear molds? Any responses highly appreciated.

I just read in a German online av-magazine that on the occasion of the Moscow hifi show Sony and Philips have announced that they will no longer support SACD as a format, because the average consumer does not notice the difference. According to the article, Sony will cease production of SACD...

Has anyone ever tried the headphone out of the above player? Apperently it is driven by a pair of double triodes (à la EMP). Eager to hear your views. Would $1,400 be an OK price for a new one (plus shipping and stuff)?

Headphone Amplifier Review: Lehmannaudio Black Cube Linear Silver face plate Introduction The initial reaction I had when I first listened to music with this amp using my HD-650s was “Wow!” I was – and continue to be – quite impressed with this solid state amp. I will attempt to...

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I am looking for replacement electrolytic capacitors for my RKV. I have been offered some SIC-SAFCO capacitors with the following data: 400V 380uF ESR (100 Hz, 20°C): 140 mOhm Z (10 kHz, 20°C): 90 mOhm I (100 Hz) 40°C; 7.0 A I (100 Hz) 105°C: 1.9 A Expected lifetime: 8,000 hrs @...

The following is copied directly from the "Guestbook" of the "audiovalve.info" website, where Mr. Becker has posted a detailed description of his latest non-headphone related creation: a tubed phonostage with two separate inputs (separately configurable) for those of us who use two separate...

This may have been posted before, and if yes, my apologies. But even if, it may be worth being posted twice. This genius has developed a one-button remote control capable of switching off virtually all TVs of virtually all brands in your immediate vicinity. From WIRED: "When activated, it...

It is my understanding that the Stax 007t amp is basically a tube amp that has the additional ability to provide 580V of static voltage in to the diaphragms in the Omega II headphones (or 230V when taking into account the non-pro headphone output). It is also my understanding that the amp...

As title. Mine is brand new, so the following are only first impressions. I have the maxed-out version, i.e. with four stacked buffers per channel, blackgate capacitors and Cardas RCA jacks. Tried it with HD-650, Ety 4 and Grado PS-1. Sound: Very clear, very powerful, very deep bass. Lots of...

I am not a big fan of crossfeed, and although I used to own an amp with a buit-in crossfeed device, I rarely used it. But I find that there are recordings where a decent crossfeed switch is a godsend. I am talking about these early examples of stereo recordings, e.g. jazz, where drumset and...

I sold my RS-1s. Finally!

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This thread contains the wiring schematics and other information regarding the DIY tube amp for AKG K-1000s that is described in this thread. 1. Calculations: 2. Power Supply: 3. More Details: 4. Delayed Power-on: 5. Spectrum -10dB: 6. Spectrum -20dB...

I found this by accident: It is a DIY tube amp for AKG K-1000s It works apparently with 6AS7 tubes: The chassis is from Schaeffer: The wooden box is a DIY product: This picture shows the wiring: I think this looks quite impressive. Schematics and...

On the afternoon of December 25, 2003, head-fi member denis called me to arrange an impromptu Paris Micro Meet for the same evening. He lives close to me, so I invited him over and we had a really nice evening. Pictures of our equipment can be viewed here. Thank you for your interest.

Ever since I hooked up the HD-650s to the ZU Mobius cable, I was convinced of that combination's huge potential for delivering first-class sound, especially when driven by the Earmax Pro. I am also under the impression that the HD-650's sound improved a lot during "burn-in". And the ZU Mobius...