One wonders now will Apple ever "Open" up the Lightning Port to others to allow non - Apple external DAC's and Headphones ?

Looks there is some very micro DAC's in those cable ends.       http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/20/lightning-earpods-teardown-confirms-dac/

Quote: Originally Posted by EtherealApril Nice, DominoDub! You know you've got a healthy collection when your shelves are sagging. True! Used to work beside a few 2nd hand music stores so every lunch hour cost me €€€€€€! But have moved into an apartment in the city , but the...

Part of my collection -- need better storage now that IKEA is open in Dublin

Only 1 week in but - "in everyday and in every way " these things get better and better ! Only using the large single flange stock tips at the moment my have to try out the sony doubles or the comply's . I think the "Vents" on the top give them a nice open can sound, but also lets in...

My Brand new IE7's ... 2 hours in ! ( no Burn in )

Just joined the IE 7 club today , went for them as was afraid of to much bass (and €) with the IE 8's. So far out of the box, with no burn in , love the wide soundstage and the "High Def" mids and highs,,,but not much bass yet having to use the EQ "Rock" setting on my iPod. They are so light...

Congrats on the Sale == £256.00 ! SONY MDR-D77 the original and classic 'EGGO' headphones on eBay, also Headphones, Universal MP3 Accessories, MP3 Player Accessories, Consumer Electronics (end time 23-Mar-09 10:03:44 GMT) Come on Sony need them back in Production

Feck they look nice ....my own eggo's MDR -D11's just broke today after over 10 years of service Best of luck with sale !

In the same boat myself ,,,! Looking at first IEM's having used PX200's and old SONY MDR D11's (Eggos) for portable use. As advancedmp3 is out of stock ,,,has anyone used this store ? Sennheiser IE8 | SALE Now On!

There's is a great recording off the latest tour up on "archive.org" It is the Dublin one with The Cardinals ,,was at the gig myself and the recording is unreal. Internet Archive: Details: Ryan Adams Live at Ambassador Theatre on 2008-11-08

Quote: Originally Posted by grawk Those eggos are pretty well regarded. The only problem with the MDR-D11's Eggos is the creaking sound coming from the headband when walking and moving ones head. It does not have the wire frame like the upper level models. But all in all I am...

My PX200's ...jack plug has broke (need to learn how to fix this ) so as it was cold outside , I dug out an old pair of Sony MDR D11's (eggos) ...and they are not sounding to bad after 10 years ! May use them for a few weeks.

Well my Journey into the world of "Head-Fi" ..started today when my HD595's landed on my desk in work. It's to dam easy to order gear on the web.!

For those of you with some cash this looks like a good deal for a "Stax System" going on : adverts.ie - Hi-End stax 007 headphone system - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

Hi Folks, Only Just getting into the "Head-Fi" world ..have a pair of HD 595's on the way in the post, but I am sure they will only be the start of it ! Do not know if I can make this meet up, but I maybe able to sort out a city center office for another one. When I have more gear !