Helping out an older fellow who just got an ipad and would like to play music without disturbing his family. We are passing by Best Buy and would like recommendations from their offerings - if they have anything that fits the bill at all! Your input would be most appreciated. Cans would need...

I am aware that there are two current versions of the 727, the 727ii (USA verson) and the 727a (Japanese version). I just purchased a 727a that was modified for 115v by Justin at Headamp (when the unit also received the feedback mod). My understanding is that the unit should now be suitable...

Who has heard this upcoming product at any of the headphone shows with Stax 007's or 009's, and what are your impressions?  Thanks, Peter

Hi all.  Some of these threads contain lots of good technical information, and I'd like to print them out and put them in a little binder for the equipment in question (in this case an Eddie Current Super 7).  Is there any way to get the whole thread on one continuous document without cutting...

Hi Folks.  Have any of you used a Master 7 DAC with Kingwa's new input kit for the Offramp 5 (using HDMI I2S out)?  I've been in communication with Kingwa and this is what he says about it:   Master 7 customers asked us change the I2S input define to suite the OR5. Now we have the HDMI input...

Hi all.  I just bought a pair of used HD800's and the earpads have a fragrance to them I'd like to eliminate.  Can anyone give me advise about how to wash them?  I don't know if it's a good idea, but if it is OK, I would guess warm water and dish soap, press the moisture out into a towel, let...

Hello All.  I am looking for input from those who understand such things....   I have a pair of Audeze LCD3's that have both single-ended and balanced cables. I understand that the single-ended cables take the positive signals (+) from each channel and return the signals to a common ground.  I...

I came to this forum to compliment the programmers. Coming from audiogon I am so appreciative of the functionality and ease of navigation. The email notifications keep me involved in the threads. I keep discovering new functionality that makes things easier. Despite all the "issues" mentioned on...

Hi Folks.  As a new "consumer" here at head-fi, I cannot help but to note the difference in multiplier on used headphones here vs. multipliers for used equipment on Audiogon.  It's not uncommon to see equipment listed for sale at 20% off retail, or maybe 25% at best.  In contrast, used gear on...

Anyone try the Signal Cables for Sennheisers?  They are very reasonably priced and have a 30 day trial period.  I'm thinking of checking them out with my HD580's and my Schidt Lyr amplifer (HRT iStreamer to various Apple Devices).  Anyone have experience with them?  Worthwhile?

I'm hoping someone can give a good account of the pros and cons of this approach.  Specifically, I've heard of people putting 10 ohm resistors across their speaker terminals, or whatever the appropriate values, to hook their headphones directly up to the speaker terminals and allow the amplifier...

Hello to any of you current or former 84C07 users.   I just bought an 84C07 used here on Head-Fi, and one thing is perplexing me.  The power specifications on the back say 220V/50Hz - in two locations - once on the transformer and once above the IEC socket.  The photo on the Pacific Valve...

Hello All, I just heard a pair of CD3000's with a Berning MicroZOTL, and it kicked ****. I bought the cans, and now I need a good amp for them. I also own a pair of HD600's - so it would be nice if the amp drove both well. But I know the HD600's are high impedence whereas the Sony's are low...

Hello All, I'm looking for advice on an amplifier choice to use with Sennheiser HD600 headphones. Those who know these amps, can you please fill me (and the rest of us) in on: 1) what is the difference in features, 2) what is the difference in sonics, and 3) is there a difference in...