So I got a phone call from a very nice Westone tech saying she had repaired my UM2s. She recased them for free and gave them a recable while she was at it (you can see the discoloration and warping of the cable stress relievers above). All this was done for free, with no mention of whether they...

Thanks for the response. I just called Westone and got a return authorization number - they want me to send them in so they can evaluate the damage and determine whether it is a defect. They are an older pair (you can tell by the clear cable relievers - new ones are black) and I am almost...

So last night I noticed that the ear tube on my Westone UM2s broke off at the join to the main body of the earpiece. There was no direct strike of any kind to the IEM, and it looks to me like the seam simply came unglued (welded? Fused?) because it is uniform around the circle. Sooo, my...

This is somewhat ironic for me as I am struggling to decide between a portable or desktop DAC/amp. The kicker for me is that I am also thinking about picking up a T-Amp for some bookshelfs that are just sitting around; for this to work the way I want I need a DAC that can work as just a DAC...

I am looking to get a DAC/Amp to power a pair of 770/80s and occasionally my Westone UM2s. I don't really need a portable setup as this will normally be running on my desk out of my PC, but I also have a Macbook and portability might be a plus. My spending limit is ~$200. I guess my real...

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