new, id say 200+hrs since last jan when I got em

playing around with home recording and need something with phantom power

damn it don't say crap like that. already wondering if I will start getting lonely without that open sound....

$950 includes CONUS shipping and pp fees. Listing includes DAC and all accessories (remote, cables, etc) in the original box. Like new, under warranty with with RME until Jan 2023 (will provide proof of purchase with order to facilitate transfer). I got this as a secondary DAC, to try using...

$1100 (includes CONUS shipping and fees) Ether 2 with 6' VIVO 6.3mm cable. Like new, under warranty until Feb 2022! The headphones and cable have no audio or cosmetic blemishes of any kind (new headphone and cable received as warranty replacement from DCA). The case has some cosmetic blemishes...

overall positive experience dac arrived as described and included receipt from authorized dealer, allowing me to register the unit with rme and confirm warranty coverage from purchase date advertised in the listing.

yeah, but I've got it pretty tight already and I don't want to strip the poly threading on the clamp

love these cans, but I have to re-adjust the headband often because it keeps slipping up the wires. anyone have a fix for this?

Anyone had a warranty repair from DCA? Just wondering what their turnaround was like pre-covid vs now?

Now that the Ether 2 has reached sub 300g weights, I wonder if Dan Clark has any plans to issue a full size wireless model? The facts: 1) at 16 ohms, the Ether 2 requires minimal power to drive 2) DAC/AMP/Batt at similar scale to the Ananda BT adds a mere 60 g Without a cable, the...

--edit-- Tried to delete this, but couldn't find an option to do so... Mods if you read this, I heard back from the vendor and they allayed my fears.

Hi, Has anybody bothered to take dB SPL/W measurements on the K10U or equivalent? I suppose this could be calculated based on the crossover circuit and ba drivers but I'm not the man to do that either.

In general, Im a huge fan of global supply and manufacturing, but in the current age of political irrationality, things we never used to have to think about are becoming relevant, and not just for audio. A year ago, made in China = affordable, reliable, fast, and (in most cases)...

Also there may be variation across models.

Anyone know which of the US ciem manufacturers actually build their pieces stateside? 64, JHA, Sensaphonics? With the current trade situation I feel like that info is key to even remotely predictable pricing and turnaround time.

Hi, I'm looking into purchasing a pair of custom sleeves from Sensaphonics for a Shure SE215, just have questions about durability. I'd appreciate any feedback on durability from owners of the custom silicone products by Sensaphonics. In the past, the silicone tips on my Etymotic er-6i UIEMs...

Im just talking about the shells.  the bores are sealed so it shouldn't affect compression.

Im wondering if anyone has tried drilling tiny holes (0.5mm, one per earpiece should do) in order prevent small bumps to inserted custom IEMs (with big shells) from creating a deafening thud?   It seems like this should do the trick, I'm just curious about the properties of the acrylic...

I found a solution to a problem that has been plaguing me for a while and I wanted to share it.   The Noble BTS is a small multipoint-capable bluetooth amplifier.   Since purchasing the unit, I have paired it with my laptop and phone.  This means that the BTS will automatically connect to...

I've got the AT-PHA50BT and its quite good.  Although it has a bigger noise floor than the BTS, it also bigger sound stage and more reliable connectivity.  To be honest, the best soundstage and noise floor combination that I've heard is the [now vintage] Sony SBH50.  It lacks aptX but in my...

My multi-driver IEMs stick out a bit from my ears.  This means they are very prone to small accidental collisions with finger nails during insertion/removal.  These impacts (or impacts with any rigid object) cause ear-splitting thumps inside my ear canals.  Has anybody experimented with...

what gear were you using with the x2?

Does the headband get better when you install it on an LCD-3?

You are probably right.  I guess I should have said that the 400i is so weak in the low end that it sounds rolled-off at normal listening levels.  In any case the X2 clearly beats it in terms of value at this price point especially given its all around greater efficiency.