I just bought a set of HiFiMan RE-400 IEMs and I'm amazed by quality of sound they produce.  However, I can already see problems happening, sooner rather than later, with: (1) the extremely thin earshell-to-y-junction cables; (2) the absence of any strain relief at the point where the cables...

Back in June, I was thinking about buying a portable amp/DAC to replace the TEAC HA-P50 I was using.  Searching for alternatives, I found the “OPPO HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier/DAC Discussion Thread” here on Head-Fi.  I read the entire thread – and I’m still subscribed and keeping up with...

I am new to Head-Fi and the wallet-clearing world of headphones (and related components).  My budget is very limited and that's probably a very good thing, since I also have miserable hearing (as a result of military service).   I just put together - on the basis of information and guidance...