Managed to snare a set of these heavily sheathed RCA units from Antipodes Audio over in New Zealand.           Yes, my Chord Co Cobra RCA's are well and truly outgunned here        Even with such short time on the rig, I am thoroughly enjoying the difference in...

 Take a look at this..    http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/hometech/threeway-shootout-overear-headphones-20120704-21fyj.html    Perhaps I should take my own medicine and not criticize the noise cancelling PSB M4U2 unit given  that I have not heard it. However, I have yet to hear...

 Just thought I'd create a little thread about 'Shunyata Research' as it seems that very threads exist about this  very interesting 'Born in the USA' company - we all know there is a huge amount of controversy with power  cords out there - namely a lot of folk who may not have any actual...

 Hey everyone,    Anyone given these a bash?    I've seen a demo with one of these on a Luxman D-06 SACD player - the guy after one play (D06 was on a plain wooden  table) then picked up the Luxman and placed it on 3 x Nordost AC Kones - we played the track back and it seemed to...

     Any more news regarding this uber expensive head amp offering for Audio Technica's 50th birthday?    It better sound pretty sweet, this thing will not drive anything 600ohm all that flash from the  spec-sheet. $2900USD     Specifications Type: Amplifier Class A operation...

     Just sharing some boxed pictures from today for those that have not seen them as yet,    Apologies in advance (I performed a search beforehand) if in typical Aussie style we  are about 2 weeks too late on these limited editions     I don't usually give two hoots about...

   All the way from the UK comes 'Angle & Curve' ~ anyone heard these yet?    Priced at 60 pounds (approx. $95USD)     They're designed in-house by the firm's own audio engineers, designers and DJs, based in London's  Covent Garden. "The Classic offers all the advantages and...

     Did my best to try and dig up an 'Owners Club' or 'Fan Club' for this much ignored headphone from  Beyerdynamic - mine are barely 24 hours old or so, still burning them in, although they sound great  just out of the box.    I feel that these represent stunning value if you fancy...

     This idea came about from another thread (The PS500 thread), a few of us thought it would be the chance  to share some album suggestions from Grado owners who feel that their album of choice performs better  than most on a Grado.    Here's my suggestion, this album sounds...

    This review came about after seeing countless posts and debate over what this little wonder amplifier known as the 'Fiio E9' supposedly 'can' and 'cannot' do.   I decided to set out to my local audio store for myself and see how it would handle a bruising 4 hour audition with 8 x...

   Yep, short and sweet     ALO Continental V2 Mobile Tube Amplifier        Just found out that they've been at Addicted to Audio since last Friday, no need to remind anyone that  there is only a handful lying around (don't even ask how difficult it was to even secure this...

   Just a heads-up for anyone who is looking improve their current DAC performance by way of one of  the best USB to SPDIF converters currently on the market at any price    The Audiophilleo 1 & 2    Addicted to Audio has landed a shipment of both models and will begin to ship orders...

     Just thought we'd get a corner of Head-Fi going for all Aussie and Kiwi Head-Fier matters,    (Read: Free up the main headphone forum for our late night ramblings while our North American   and European friends are asleep)    Figure this little thread could be a chance to...

     This announcement will no doubt excite some tube loving Aussie Head-Fiers..    Woo Audio is coming to Addicted to Audio in Melbourne.    http://www.addictedtoaudio.com.au/Woo-Audio    The current range of headphone amplifers on offer all the way from New York, USA includes...

     Hey all,    Thought some of you may have been growing weary of trying to source this elusive Japanese headphone  make from overseas to Australia yourselves, and that's even before you have to deal with the step-down  converters!    Addicted to Audio in Kew, Melbourne have...

    Anyone else find that this is becoming all too common and tedious?   http://www.head-fi.org/t/579743/one-cent-headphones-do-you-believe-this-is-the-cheapest-headphones-ive-ever-seen   Just throwing it out there as a thought ~ it's hardly constructive to have these guys spam the...

    Believe it or not this made the front page from theage.com.au today ~ the most popular newspaper in Melbourne.   I love this quote though.     He admits that, like any status symbol, headphone wearers get judged on their brand - with homage paid to high-end cans.    ''I...

    Good for a laugh    It was a freebie from a local retailer who came back from Can-Jam ~ yes, plenty of strange looks on the tram home..        

     Anyone managed to get their hands yet on this new entry level DAC from Peachtree?   Peachtree DAC*IT RRP $449AUD   I've only read one review and it suggests that it is quite detailed in the same vein as other Sabre32 DAC's like the Eastern Electric Mini Max but the output...

     Has anyone else heard the LCD-2 with one of these hanging off the back of their DAC (via Coax)?       This USB to Coax converter is simply phenomenal.   I was auditioning the LCD-2 rev2's with a selection of amps and DAC's but the sources all had one thing in common --->...

   Hey all,    Took some shots down at 'Addicted to Audio' today after a lengthy audition, thought  most of you would like to see some of the hardware available for audition anytime  you're in Melbourne, Kew.           Official Sennheiser HD800 audition stand  ...

  Hey everyone,     Just the second part of my photos from yesterday's conclusion of the Aussie Hi Fi show. Lots of great gear to see and hear over 3 levels at the Marriot Hotel in the heart of Melbourne.   Head gear photos are in the headphone thread  ...

  Just posting up some pictures from the final day in Melbourne for the Australian Hi-Fi show this year.   Event took place at the Marriot Hotel in the heart of the city across 3 levels, took over 3 hours to cover everything. I will post the rest of the stereo Hi Fi gear for anyone...

    Just a really quick review of this fantastic amplifier,   This unit has been on my mind ever since I was fortunate enough to audition at a local retailer who happens to be the main distributor.   'Violectric' is a brand name that Lake People give themselves for the audiophile...

  Here's another publicity collaboration between Phillips and surfwear label O'Neill.   Reportedly a heap of recognized surfers are now being ask to promote these 'a la Beats' in the media spotlight.   They've just hit the shelves here in Australia at $99.95AUD.   Here's an...