Anyone tried the audiolab 8200 series with IPAD 2/3 via the CCK? Edit: It works.

I'm lucky that I'm not experiencing any of the hissing even when the computer is turned off.   I am using a 3-pin UK plug. There's a section in the manual under "Avoiding Hum and Noise" which points out several causes for hums and hisses in the system; have a go at them.   Just curious...

Right out of the box, they were not really impressive, they sounded closed in and boomy. But after a week, they sound more airy and natural. The bass has firmed up noticeably as well.   I would say they are really good for vocals, instrumental music, and rock in general, but not so much for...

x   Just finished setting up.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2CutBA4Q2E   Just got mine AM4, just a video shot with my iphone.  

How about the EMOTIVA PRO airmotiv 4?

Just got this and I must say the resolution is phenomenal. Being a fan of Grado sound, I welcome the sweet clarity it provides. And the Comply tips are a nice touch; I m impressed with how comfortable and conforming they are. Personally, the foam tips provide a better seal than the silicone...

Any interest in this?   Some info from Digital Audio Blog http://www.digitalaudioblog.com/2011/06/teac-ud-h01-usb-dac.html    

How about the Focal CMS series?   

Hi Dannytang   Thx for the reply :)   Guess that's an option, but am afraid that it'll distort the sound.   According to the manual, we're supposed to max out the volume on the computer, but I find the sound coming out sounds "strained". As such, I adjust the volume to about 60-70%...

Is it possible to mod the Audinst such that we can bypass the volume control and used it purely as a DAC? Thinking of hooking it up to a dedicated amp but dont want the hassle of adjusting volume on both the audinst and the amp.

Very nice!

I cant believe I almost cancelled my order (due to the long waiting time). My patience paid off.    

    After trying them all (comfies, bowls, jumbos and flats) on my HF2, the flats came out as the winner with the right amount of slam and vocal intimacy which i like, plus they are really comfortable. The bowls can get a bit uncomfortable after awhile. The jumbos are comfortable but...

1016 here.   Have been enjoying them since Oct last year. Best headphone for me to date...pure ecstasy.