A couple of years ago I had the great pleasure of trying out an early version of the FLC Celeste IEMs at Canjam. I fell in love with them and have waited and waited for them. They now appear on the FLC website and there seems to be some buzz growing again. Does anybody know when and where...

I thought I'd start this thread as this has just been released.   My thoughts on this so far are a little negative. Unlike other manufacturers, A&K are not revealing much information about this amp.   http://www.astellnkern.com/eng/htm/accessory/380_amp.asp   They don't show THD, IMD SMTPE...

Hi all,   I think this is the right place to post this question. I have an AK240 and I have a pair of SE846's.   I would like to use a balanced cable but have some reservations and questions.   Several custom cable manufacturers are now offering 2.5mm TRRS jack termination for AK240...

Hi all,   for my most portable setup I use an AK120 with SE846's. I think the combination sounds absolutely stunning, and in such a compact configuration.   I have seen a few people mention that the 3ohm output impedance of the AK120 means that it should be paired with earphones with about...

Hi all,   I had the great pleasure of testing Shure 846 IEM's at E-earphones in Akihabara last week (Really sounded amazing). Unfortunately they didn't have any in stock :-(. I have tried several Yodabashi and Bic camera stores, but they too are out of stock.   Does anybody know where I...

Hi all,   I am going to be in Japan in a couple of weeks and would like some recommendations for head-fi/hi-fi shopping.   I will be in Tokyo, Takayama and Osaka.   I am interested in pursuing Fostex TPH900 and other hi-end headphones, but also any other sort of interesting gear.  ...

Hi all,   a delurk :-) These forums have been very helpful in me deciding what equipment to invest in. I am now a very happy owner of a Colorfly C4 Pro and a pair of Beyerdynamic T5p headphones. Quite amazing zound for sitting at work: :-)   I have a choice however, and am not sure of...