Spot on! Not sure I got the professional users part. I can see them in both group but would say the latter (2U) if needed to choose one. Studios uses racks no?

Look at my original question, to which you replied with HDMI data and after which I added the "what about USB" - So... Any data as to how the A16 perform as Multichannel USB DAC? DAC Chip? Analog stages quality? etc...

Using the A16 as a multi-channel USB DAC. USB --> A16 --> 16 Analog Out

And what about USB?

Any information regarding the A16's DAC and analog stages for use as a USB multi-channel DAC (connected directly to a power amp or an integrated/preamp/processor)?

Can the A16 be used effectively for folks without access to a quality 16 channel room to do the calibration in? Can it perform a measurement of one's ears through one's headphones and apply it to a pre-measured room (without measuring one's ears in that room)? UPDATE - Found my answer at their...

Q5 doesn't have AptX HD... Just AptX. Bummer.

@FiiO - Is there a way to verify that Q5 is working in AptX HD? I couldn't find an indicator and really wish there was. Perhaps you could consider adding a new indicator color for AptX HD in one of the next firmware upgrades?

All three looks very interesting. Would love to hear when I'll get a chance. As @TERMiNAL_ mentioned they were designed for DJ's so I wonder if there was an intention to emphasize the kick to help with beatmatching

And don't forget bass is not everything, even for Techno. (Haven't heard HD-25/250 so not referring to them but in general).

Lol fixed that... 10x Did made me dream for a minute...

Yes they also came in the little online research I did, I forgot to mention. Later discovered Fostex made them for Denon (and other's) as an OEM. They're also probably the best looking of the bunch IMO. Sure Denon had a say in this and that. Do they still make them? I guess it's like some seek...

Well, it doesn't here :S I don't know if it's the telco's ROM or some setting I'm missing.

There are not many recommendations/reviews for high-end headphones that mention bass heavy electronic music (Techno, Deep House, Trance, Dubstep, Ambient, etc) for us bass heads out there. So I wanted to add my validated choice after research - Fostex TH900 (and the MKii - same but come with a...

Hi Guys, I'm so glad I went with cans this round... I can't imagine any incremental improvement in this price range for my main system to come even remotely close in value to the sonic joy I experience with my new phones (Fostex TH-900Mk2)! My journey :o2smile:: Before now, I was never a...