Quote:   Thanks, but EU Amazons are expensive (quoted priced was from amazon.co.uk), US Amazon wont mark the parcel as gift (though the price is good, but not with +24% import&VAT taxes), J&R does not ship abroad... ;(

Bump.   Anyone? Or are there any other similar tips? The foam ones also offer quite good isolation, but I doubt they will last very long...   PS. The included tips are really low quality. One mushroom has already started disintegrating (I've purchased the headphones only 3 weeks ago, so...

How does DBA-02s sound compared to etymotics? (HF5(2) especially)   Thanks

Can someone recommend me a good online place to buy the pannys? (good price and able to ship to EU of course).   The cheapest I can find locally is ~115 EUR (~158 USD) (shipping included).   Thanks

After extensive testing, I've found that these "mushrooms" (Called Glider Tips ER23-17) suit my ears best. Now the question is where to buy them other than ety store? 14USD (for 3) + 20 USD shipping to EU is not what I consider a good deal...     Thank you all!

I do need low isolation (I'd "like" some background noise for "safer" street listening) and etymotic sound ;-). Any other suggestions in the 100 eur (~135USD) bracket (only RE-Zero?)   Thanks

Thanks ClieOS !   I can also get the panasonic RP-HJE900E locally (~100eur). The build quality seems to be very good, the reviews are also good, but I'm not sure about the sound and isolation...

Thanks, seems like RE-ZERO is what I need, good, detailed reproduction with lesser noise isolation levels (although -20dB is not bad).  ;-)   Any other suggestions (low isolation level, up to 100 euros)? I should probably note, that I really like the etymotic sound (coupled with my J3).  ...

Dear all,   Can someone comment on the level of noise isolation of HiFiMan RE-ZERO vs Etymotic HF2?   I need some detailed IEMs for "outdoor use" (mainly for walking) with a significantly smaller levels of isolation compared to my HF2s (way too dangerous in the street w. music playing...

One more question: are the cue sheets ("playlists" for flacs and apes) supported?   Thanks

@cRodz Yes it is the same plug. I use etymotic HF2 headset and I like it a lot.   Wait, you don't mean that It does not work with J3 at all? I thought 3 pin plug is compatible with 2 pin plug - you only lose microphone (and microphone button) function - I can use my HF2s w. sansa and...

Can someone check if J3 has the 3 "section" headphone output? I'd like to use the microphone button (and microphone) on iphone style headset (etymotic HF2). Can someone verify if it fits? (probably it does, as HF2 works with sansa and laptop sockets, although it does not work with no name...

Thanks guys, I've ordered the HF2s from amazon.

Thanks, I'll get the cheaper HF2s then (they even say the mic is removable) ;-)

One more thing: what is the difference between the HF2 and HF5 (other than included microphone and volume control kit)?   http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf2.html   http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf5.html   Weirdly the HF2s are cheaper then HF5s (in amazon)...   Thanks again.

Thanks guys   I'll probably get the HF5s (it is twice as cheap (£72.89) and pairs with my sansa price ;-)   PS. What does "Portable iPhone and iPod In-ear Earphones" mean - pure marketing or ?  ...

I'd like to buy some IEMs for noisy environments, mainly air travel and server room visits ;-)   Are there any IEMs better than ER4P for NOISE CANCELING?   In similar price range (£144.96) I should probably note, that I do not want to carry amplification (I use rockboxed sansa)  ...

  Quote: Thank you for the links. But I won't :-) I've compared the foobar's digital output (looped at digital input) to the original sound file. BOTH SAMPLES WERE IDENTICAL. I'll post both files If I still have them. And it is easy to check this for yourself. Kernel streaming is just...

Quote: Yes, I believe that you can't.

  Quote:   No perceivable differences (I did this during the "return period", both "transports" were volume matched, if there was a significant difference in volume levels (I do not remember)).   CA840 is supposed to have some "jitter correction" design. Info from their "marketing"...

  Quote: Why is the foobar a weak link? All software players SOUND the same as long as they do not modify the sound wave (no resampling, no processing, etc.). Easy to check making a loop and comparing input and output signals using the software of your choice. I do not see any point in...

Equipment: CA 840 as DAC, Auzen on Input 1, Hiface on Input 2; Source: Foobar 1.1 both soundcards set to use KS, no resampling, all plugins disabled, bitperfect verified; Sets: STAX SRS-4040II, GS solo 2007 w HD650; Cables: Chord prodac pro RCA<>RCA (0.5 meter).   A/B test was done...

Quote: Originally Posted by tosehee TAS1020 USB Asynchronous Mode -- 78.2ps what product is this/ ... "gordon"..."wavelength"... PS. I'm a bit skeptical about the these spdif devices (sure 100eur is fine, but the expensive ones are IMHO true SXXXX OXX), as I did not hear...

Quote: Originally Posted by macrog I purchased a monitor 01usd and monitor 02 which arrived on Wednesday. The sound quality from the monitor 02 used as a coaxial digital input for my Cambridge 840c is much better than the sound quality I get from the monitor 01usd. The monitor 01usd...

Does anyone know whats inside? Or any REAL info (specs) for that matter? "Features" (from the lindemann website): * The USB-DDC lets you connect laptops, PCs or Macs to the digital input of the 820S or any other SPDIF digital input on a DAC or CD player. * Connection is via USB input...