DeBilbao, Thank you for this excellent post. Based upon your post, I ordered and just received a TA-26 from APOS for my beloved 600 OHM Beyerdynamic DT-660 MKII headphones. I only have 10 hours on it so far but am blown away. Everything is so much better and they sounded excellent beforehand so...

Hail Bagwell359, I bought the Burwen PMB-8's new in 1980 from Tech - Hi-Fi in Framingham, Massachusetts for $110.00. I have used them on average for 15 hours a week since 1980 and continue to do so: 40 years of regular usage. They sound glorious still. Burwen introduced five models onto the...

Fast 'n' Bulbous, This historical timeline of many headphones is interesting and very useful. Many thanks, Vito

Alas, I bump into another DavidMahler extraordinary contribution. A researcher's dream it is. Vito

Audiobomber, I find that to me my opinion as well. The recording, not the content, drives my selection. Vito

Welcome to the group ChoColostrum, A thought provoking first post. Vito

I bumped into his excellent post whilst doing research. A treasure trove for those that are interested in that era. Thank you Davidmahler, Vito

A very useful post Uncle Erik. It helps knowing what magazine to look for. Vito

Saint.Panda, I am happy to find this post, albeit from years ago. As I am only interested in closed headphones and especially from years ago, this is a treasure trove of information. I am happy to find that the guide is still downloadable. Thanks for the work, Vito [

Wualta, Here are some pictures. Vito

Wualta, Here are some pictures. Vito

Nicdoy5, Thank you for this thread. Posts such as this add so much to the site. Vito

Quote: Originally Posted by GreatDane "The Great Nothing" - Spock's Beard All or nothing at all - Ella Fitzgerald Vito

Hail, Theoretically, anytime that you introduce a connector into an audio signal, there is some loss. However, as to whether it is perceptible or not is another question that only the listener can decide. Vito

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik "I'm OK With My Decay," Grandaddy Decay of the delay - Cave In Vito