I've had a look throughout this thread ... and thought I'd throw this thought out for all of ya.   1) How does the Edition X compare with the original old HFM smoothie, the HE-500?   This was the goto for those who couldn't stand the HE-6 or couldn't afford it.   It looks like everyone has...

Most foreign branded gear are more expensive in Taiwan, when compared to prices in the USA. Blame the lousy import duties and middle men.   But yes, Firestone Audio were running a limited intro special on the Tobby+Bobby combo since December last year. For a paltry NT$24000 (USD$ 800), you...

I know this sounds silly, but has anyone tried the HE-500 with the Chinese made G&W AT-F100 amplifier? As I recall, the AT-F100 was made for low impedance cans and also supplies quite a wallop of current.   Also, given the choice to purchase a 2nd hand, run-in Mark I HE-500 (with the Canare...

Using it with my "I Love Taiwan" DAC + RCA->3.5mm + superlux 688B/Grado M1/Denon D2000   Used the stock A/C adapter for a month before plugging in the supplier.   There is an audible difference. Whether it is an improvement is a matter of personal preference.   Sometimes there is...

Hello   I am from Taiwan as well, and as someone who has heard this product at length (I got a loaner from my colleague at work), it IS really a good DAC/Amp combo for headphones.   I love the Grado sound (SR250s), but they always come across as a little bright with many amps, but with...

I have read this very long thread. Very happy it gives so much information. Here is something I find when checking chinese information site about Xiang Sheng DAC01 and Tube Magic D1.   Here is a person who is selling modified Xiang Sheng (old Maverick Tube Magic D1) with NE5532 OP-AMP, and...