Ken, congratulation on the new MKIII.  I was surprise at how good it sounded.  It sounded better than the Continental by a margin.  Now we just need to talk Dave to come up with a Solo that has a balance out.  The MKIII is in the same league as the SR71b.  Big sound, intimate and personal.  I...

I would like to know the followings regarding silver cable: By what standard do we use to judge what is a good silver cable. It seems like for copper, it's the 99.9999 oxygen free OCC copper. It is the same for silver? Or is it the purity of the silver, like 4n, 5n, 6n etc. I have been told...

I was in Jaben-HK and saw these dynamic iem phones from Final Audio but they are not willing to let me demo them?  So I want to know if anyone has heard them.  They cost around $3,000.00 for the top models.

Like the title says, I am looking for a very flexible and short (about 4") digital coax for my solo to DAC interconnect.   Do they have any ready made digital ic like that or does it have to be custom made?   In their cable package for the Solo, they only included ipod to USB and a mini...

I have been reading all these LCD2 and HE-6 threads and their praises and how they are compared to the best cans ever made like R-10, K1000 etc.  I started to wonder technologically and sonically if there are room for improvement for these two phones.  For instance, we haven't seen a R-20...

I have a number of live concerts in Blue Ray DVD format and I want to know how can I copy the audio tracks and put them on my computer or portable player for play back.  I just hate to buy the CD version of the same concert.  Its like buying the same thing two times.

As the title says.  Any info will be appreciated.

I am trying to find a portable DAC that will take a SPDIF coax cable input (from cypher Solo) and output to a balance amp (RSA SR71B). I just want to check What my options are beside ibasso Boomslang?  Thanks.     My setup:   IPOD--Solo--Unknown DAC--SR71B.  

Hi Gorge or Travis: I've been looking for impedance spec for my BUDA and I don't think it is included on your web under BUDA spec section. I would like to know for balance and SE output, what is the impedance and power output on the BUDA , it will help me to decide how to match the kind of...

I seem to remember reading somewhere on this forum that there is an ideal length for headphone cable to produce the best SQ. I seem to remember it is like 7, 8, or 10 foot. Can someone help my memory? It seems to have something to do with the wave length and such? If it is a figment of my...

I heard somebody mention that RSA is developing a balance portable amp? Very interesting, anyone has any info on that?

I know the whole arguement about driving full size can with portable and/or transportable amp. I am not asking whether portable/transportable amp can compete with full size amp, nor am I asking whether portable/transportable amp can bring the best sound out of HD800, I know they can't. I am only...

I have the BUDA+UDAC+DPS setup. I noticed that every time when I start up the system, the UDAC default setting is always set to USB, 44.1kHZ regardless of what one was using in the previous session or whether the system is set up with optical connection. I wonder why is this? and is there a way...

I have the BUDA+UDAC+DPS setup and I find the location of the on off swtich on the DPS to be very user unfriendly unless you just leave it on all the time. The UDAC has the on/off switch on the front, The BUDA has it on the back (upper right corner) but it is still relatively easy to reach...

Does anyone know of any other balance replacement cable available for the HD800 beside apuresound v3? Also, I have never try the Apuresound V3 cable, how good is it? Thanks

I have forgotten my password to the forum. My home computer remembers it but when I am on the road I cannot access my box. Who can I write to get this info back? Thanks.

I just want some input from the general forum on this new DAC. Is it as good as it says on the description? I am not familiar with the advanced ESS Technology ES9008 SABRE D-to-A processor, is it comparable to the likes of Wadia, Bel Canto etc? "With the HeadRoom Ultra Desktop DAC, known as...

With all the talks on the Ultra Micro Stack, I just want to know if Tyll has tried the HD800 on the Ultra Micro stack and how does it sound? He is the only person that had that opportunity to do it. I have an ultra stack and I am also on the pre order list for a HD800. Will and can the ultra...

I am just curious if I use a 1/8 splitter out of a portable amp like sr71a or the mustang p-51, will the SQ degrade significantly? Ipod 5g with apple lossless file>Alo sxc LOD>portable amp>1/8 splitter into 2 1/8 connectors>ph (possibly UE10 and ESW10jn etc.

I am interested in the above two phone but have not been able to find too many comparison between the two phone in terms of SQ. If the W-5000 is better, how much better is it. Also in terms of sound leaks, how good is the ESW10 in terms of seal. Can it be used on airplane without distucbing...

Can someone help with this info. Where to buy and where is a good place to buy this hp?

Can someone please share some insight into the sq difference btw the two classics? Also if you know the technical differences, do they have the same DAC? etc. Please compare the SQ through LOD only as I don't use the HP out at all. Thanks.

I have just received my new Sony digital audio recorder and it has the capability to go up to 96kHz in 24 bit in play back and recording mote. Most CD resolution is 44.1khz/16 bit. Please help me to know where to find some higher res. materials so I can compare how it sound between the various...

Out of curiosity, does anyone know if Nordost has any recable for headphone? I am interested in their cables. They seem to have excellent cables for speakers and other IC.

I own an Archos 504 w/ 160 GB version. It has a proprietory connector/cable coming out of the Archos and connect to the computer via standard usb connection. I recently also purchased a Predator which will take a mini usb from source. So my question is whether it is possible to have a digital...