I purchased the H16 as a preamp for a Nord ICE1200AS2 power amp - as it only has balanced inputs. This is a little gem as a preamp. I am stunned at how low the noise floor seems to be, and how the notes seem to pop out of an inky black background. That combination punches in way above it's...

  I am looking forward to picking one of these up in the very near future.  I recently picked up the outstanding little IDA-8 integrated from Sonic Unity as I live nearby, and I am keen on picking up the DAC-10H now to use as a DAC/pre.  I was going to get the regular DAC-10, but your review...

Back from the abyss......just received 2 of these cords today.  IF (and that's a big if) you can get past the color, these cords sound promising!   http://www.ebay.ca/itm/271366928660?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649   I haven't been around much for the latest and greatest...

I agree 100%!  That is exactly what happened to mine, and then later on with me it was the ride cymbals on a couple of tracks had smoothed out and gained insight and resolution..  It was like I had never heard that track before before.  It does the same thing in the upper mids/lower treble as it...

  Oh yeah, right out of the box it can be horrifying for a little bit. I plugged in a brand new set yesterday, and I couldn't believe the difference. Be patient, feed 'em the hot sauce, and try not to judge them too quickly. It takes time....more than you think. :) Just when you think they...

I am like that too normally.  Do I feel good listening to this, or don't I?     Well, today was the day that they seemed to take another step forward.  I had some songs on in the background, and all of a sudden I was drawn to the ride cymbals....they were sublime.  With most headphones you...

  I have the Porta-Pro's myself. After the Mikros break-in (currently ongoing - about 40-50 hours so far), I don't really listen to the Porta Pro's for anything resembling serious listening anymore, although they are warm, smooth and inoffensive. I just lose too much of the music's nuances and...

  It's absolutely no pain to any of us if you skip on these - feel free to ignore. Just do not try to assume how good or bad these can sound without ever hearing them. Try them. If you don't like them, sell them. No one is trying to do anything here but express their admiration for a very fine...

  Either buy it or don't.....not that big a deal at the current prices, is it? What about his post is so hard to take seriously? It's his impressions - his ears. I took the plunge, I'm happy. Mind you, the bar wasn't set that high (Grado SR60i, AKG K172HD, PSB M4U-2).

  Preach on, brother!!! :)

  Looks like a Massena trip for me....when? I have no idea.... :)

I said the same thing - was not thrilled.  It gets better.....a lot better.  

  Great to hear!!! So what is the damage on this cord $$$-wise? I have the beats cable on them now....and I want to vomit.....so glassy and harsh, yet muddy. I had to take the beats cable off last night after about 10 minutes because it was so migraine inducing.... So a new king of the hill...

Just a quick heads up to those (like me) who are north of the 49th. Newegg.ca has the Mikros 90's on for $89.99 right now. So I will soon be up to 4 sets of these....order is in. :-) For a cheap tube amp that works well with these, I can highly recommend the Bravo Audio Ocean.....I have an...

Oh, I know the price.....have the 90's running in on my Audio-GD NFB-11.32 right now.....they've been cranked all day.  Well, not cranked, but loud enough to hear them through the bathroom door with the fan...   Just love the wooden goodness of the ON1's.....so purdy!!