I saw that DAC and it looked interesting, so I wanted to read about it a bit. Not really interested in getting it as a replacement to my current setup, was more interested in how things have changed over the years. I think a lot of people here have more knowledge on that, and can compare.

Wow, just read through a big amount of stuff here, just wanted to say thanks for all the in-depth info. Glad to see a lot of people here with a reasonable approach to audio and sound.

Yep, that as well of course. That's why I feel like something that performs as well as 85$ Topping D10 in terms of noise floor and distortion, as well as linearity, would be at least 500$+ in 2002. And because of that, I'm not sure what to think of the Apogee Mini-DAC in context to that. Of...

You should definitely use a line out. Active monitors don't need pre-amping, so the headphone out signal level will not be correct. For the cable, a 3.5mm (aka mini-jack) line out -> double TS unbalanced (aka jack) would be easiest. Stereo mini-jack -> 2x mono jack cables are fairly common...

I have recently seen an Apogee Mini-Dac, released around the year 2000 for ~1000$, sold for around 200$. I'm not sure how to gauge whether or not that price is low or high by modern standards. Of course, back in early 00-s a DAC that supports 192kHz streaming over USB was a huge deal. These...

So I'm looking for an stereo RCA interconnect, and debating between soldering one out of some shielded per-meter coaxial cable and Neutrik connectors, or buying a pre-made one. Both options would be about 15$, be it 4 connectors and a meter of cable, or some 0.75m cable called "Dynavox Perfect...

I just saw a used good condition type of listing for XB500 on Amazon UK for 99 pounds, in case you're interested. Never tried them myself but heard very good things.

With this kind of budget, probably the SPL Phonitor x. SPL are very well known in the pro sector, and their DA conversion is used for a lot of mastering rigs, which is pretty much the most demanding task for audio gear.

I wonder why there's no measurements of these anywhere. I'd really love to see individual ones, and how they compare between each other and to previous generations of that ART line.

I think I read everything correctly, you're saying OP can't find what they're looking for, I'm saying they most certainly can (no pun intended). Although I agree different people sweat differently, and climate influences that even more, you can still compare headphones on how likely they're...

Have you considered the higher-end Audio Technica headphones? I'm a big fan of my ATH-A1000z, and can def recommend them because they fit your desciprition. Their sound is exactly that, similar yet warmer and more detailed. I went through many before finally getting to these, and they don't...

Lmao what... Less than 10 years ago this was near a top-of-the-line price, of course you can find a headphone that isn't sweaty for under 600 bucks. People here sometimes forget how much 600 is, honestly. Have you tried big Beyerdynamics with breathable velour earpads? DT880, DT1990, T1. They...

I think for good bass something like Sony MDR-Z7, any Audio-Technica from the AIR or ART lines, Fostex TH-X00, or Denon D7200. NightOwl might be an option, but wouldn't say they fit the "detailed" description.

OK, thank you for the detailed reply, and for the listening notes earilier in the thread! Seems like you're really helping me out with some AT knowledge here haha, also in the R70x thread.

Ah OK I see! Still quite interesting though, especially reading through this thread seems like a promising piece of gear. I liked the positive and detailed comparison with DT-880, as it's the headphone I've owned for longest and can compare to the easiest.