Thanks for your response.I am using a Naim Unity Core server with a wave Storm Coax to the ANK. Main problem is that being a tube DAC the ANK takes a long time to warm up.Even after switching on and playing music for around half an hour before listening it still doesn’t settle down for some...

Thanks for you input.I need to put a bit more thought into any change.

I am using Sparkos Labs Aries headphone amp and Rosson Rad-O headphones with Cardas Clear cable. I am currently using an ANK 2.1 tube DAC but considering changing to a S/S DAC. Short list is Denafrips Pontus II,Gustard R26 or Holo Audio Cyan 2. Can’t make up my mind as to which DAC as no chance...

A 2 metre long Cardas Clear headphone cable terminated with mini XLR at headphone end and twin 3 pin XLR at amplifier end. Suitable for Audeze,Meze and other headphones using mini XLR connectors. Changed my amp to Sparkos Labs Aries which only has S/E headphone input so purchased a new cable...

A pair of Audeze LCD series to Dan Clark Stealth adapters in as new condition. Paypal fee of 3% and shipping to be paid by buyer.

A pair of adapters,Focal Utopia to Dan Clark Stealth, custom built by Affinity Adapters in Singapore. Decided to move on the headphones so adapters no longer needed.They are unused. Postage from New Zealand and 3% Paypal fee to be paid by buyer.

Burson Soloist 3x GT has a balance control but only to the pre amp outputs.I use an adapter to connect my headphone cable to the XLR pre amp outputs.

A mint condition Cardas Clear headphone cable terminated for Audeze and similar headphones with mini XLR connectors. Cable is S/E and 2 metres in length. Shipping from New Zealand at buyers expense plus 4% Paypal fee.

Need some advice please.The Soloist 3x GT has a balance control that only operates through the pre amp outputs and not through the headphone outputs.I can use the pre amp outputs together with a couple of Canon Adapters to connect a Cardas Clear twin 3 pin headphone cable but as it is a...

Burson Soloist 3x GT also has balance control

Does the volume fluctuate when using the remote or only when using the volume knob.

WYred dac thanks

I am in Huapai near Kumeu

No thanks

An excellent condition set of Abyss Diana V1 headphones.Also comes with an extra set of V2 ear pads which are larger,more comfortable and improve the sound quality of the headphones. Two cables are supplied.One with balanced 4 pin XLR at amplifier end and the other with 3.5mm jack plug at...

Hi,never tried the Dekoni pads and have since moved on from the Stellias to Utopias.but have heard that the Stellia stock pads are better.

The $200 asking price from Headamp is more than reasonable.I have no problem with that.It is the cost of shipping from here in NZ and back again.I didn`t realise just how complicated the job would be.I can live with the DACT and after taking in all your advice I will stick with the DACT unit.Thanks.

I am very grateful for all your help and advice and I will stick with the DACT control as there is no guarantee that I will get the correct Alps unit.Too expensive to send back to Headamp as they want $200 to replace the unit plus shipping both ways from New Zealand.Thanks

I have found an Alps 50k available here in NZ on our local auction site.Attached a couple of pics of it.Does it look like the correct one and genuine.Thanks

Thanks very much for your very useful and concise explanation of the difference between the Alps and the DACT volume controls.I can live with the DACT and as I don`t have the skills to change the unit myself I think I will stick with the DACT.I can live with it.

Is there any difference in sound quality between the DACT volume control and the Alps RK27 volume control.I find the steps on the DACT to sometimes be either too loud or not quite loud enough between steps.Looking at maybe changing my DACT to Alps. Any information or advice appreciated.Thanks

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A mint condition 2.2 metre long Toxic Black Widow headphone cable terminated with mini XLR to fit Audeze/Meze series headphones and with 4 pin XLR at amplifier end. A long waiting list for these cables from the UK so a good opportunity for someone looking for a great after market cable. I will...