2021 model SPL Phonitor X with DAC768xs DAC module. This unit is new and completely tested in the original box with all accessories and paperwork. It is the actual unit tested on Audio Science Review. That test was the first time the box was opened and the only usage this unit has seen. Price...

Thanks! I bought the Audeze carbon fiber headband that shaves a few grams off the LCD-3’s weight. They amaze me every time I get a chance to sit down and listen to them, especially using Oratory1990’s parametric EQ settings. Martin

After looking up the specs on the RME ADI-2 Pro FS R and the LCD-3 headphones I came up with this wiring: Martin

I am considering buying an RME ADI-2 Pro FS R to use as a DAC, preamp and headphone amp. I own a pair of Audeze LCD-3 headphones and I would like to take advantage of the dual mono 6.35mm TRS connectors on the ADI-2. I am looking for a pair of dual mono 6.35mm TRS to mini 4-pin XLR cables for...

The contenders: Audeze LCD-3 Impedance: 110ohms Sensitivity: 101dB/1mW 1mW required for 100dB Weight: 635g/22.4oz Focal Clear Impedance: 55ohms Sensitivity: 104dB/1mW 1mW required for 100dB Weight: 450g/15.9oz HIFIMAN Arya Impedance: 35ohms Sensitivity: 90dB/1mW 10mW required for 100dB...

Quote: I have both on heavy German vinyl pressings... they sound fantastic.   Martin

Thao & Mirah - Hallelujah (not Leonard Cohen's)     Martin

Quote: then begin replacing your 16-bit/44.1kHz CD sourced FLAC files with 24-bit/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz SACD/DVD-A/HDtracks/vinyl sourced FLAC files.   Martin  

Anyone else find it ironic the most expensive headphones on that site are called Rapoo's.  LOL   Martin

I just purchased a pair of Sennheiser HD598 to be delivered next Tuesday so this post is after the fact...  Still I thought I would ask for thoughts on my choice.   First, my headphone will plug into a Citypulse DA7.2xII with the TCXO clock upgrade.  Sources are: FLAC either direct from...

That's hilarious... and they're evidently real: http://www.head-fi.org/t/319179/review-audio-technica-ad700-air-comparison-to-hd580-included   Martin

Quote: Darwinism at work...   You know you are an audiophile when you accept that maybe, just maybe, crap like Machina Dynamica and Coconut Audio sells might actually do something...   Martin

  Thanks for the excellent review.  I just purchased the HD598 from VM Innovations on eBay at a great price.  I cannot wait to get them.  This is my first pair of headphones since the Sennheiser HD400s I had in the late 70's/early 80's.  I use a pair of Shure e3 IEMs when I travel so these are...

I use Audio Advisor's Pangea PCOCC USB cable: http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGUSBPC   They also have a much more expensive pure silver version: http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGUSBAG   Monoprice.com makes some very inexpensive and very functional USB...

flac, foobar + foo_out_wasapi.   Martin

I recieved a new Musiland 01 USD on Saturday, installed the latest drivers from Musiland (MlCyMon_2.2.0.0_build20111228) and have been using it off an on all weekend playing everything from 16/44.1 to 24/192 and everything in between.   I use foobar and note the device shows up under...