Product Annoucements

I am pleased to announce two new headphone amplifiers from ecp audio: the DSHA-1 and the L-2. The DSHA-1 is a fully differential (balanced) solid-state headphone amplifier. Designed for exceptional synergy with Grado headphones, it is an excellent choice with other dynamics as well. It is extremely clean, clear, and detailed yet tube-like in its warmth. The unique differential topology uses Lundahl amorphous core input transformers to provide noise free voltage gain (selectable to 6dB or 12dB) and high CMRR (better than 120dB at 60Hz), and MOSFET source followers for output power. The output is transformer coupled: eliminating capacitors from the signal path an…

TomB and I are ready to start gathering people to prototype our new amp. For those who do not know, this is a CCS loaded, transformer coupled parafeed headphone amplifier. The transformers are custom designed 10K:300 ohm with a 32 ohm tap so they should work well with just about any dynamic phones. We would prefer people who have some experience with high voltages and or building with tubes. Also, people who can take a few measurements would be nice, though none of that is, strictly speaking, necessary. All you really need is a soldering iron. Here's how it will work -- we will supply a circuit board, a pair of output transformers, a power transformer, a p…

Hello everyone. My name is Rhydon, i am a long time member of Head-Fi & Head-Case as well as the founder of Symphones. This project is my first venture as a 'member of the trade' here on the forum. Recently there have been a few instances questioning the trust of certain manufacture's and their products. While these situations do not reflect the hard work and dedication of the majority, they have no doubt taken a toll on the community. As a new company offering a unique product, I understand how trust can be important for first-time buyers. While we have spent the last 3 years developing a solid product, i understand how some may remain skeptical. To show our…

I'm going to be previewing a new portable USB DAC/Amp -- no official name yet -- at the Maryland meet next weekend, in the form of a working prototype circuit board. I'll have it hooked up to a MacBook with lossless FLAC. There are several portable USB DAC/Amps available but all of them use the same DAC design -- one of the all-in-one chips from TI which has a USB receiver, 16-bit DAC, and analog/headphone output stage. This chip is really intended for use in things like cheap USB speakers, LCD monitors w/ built-in speakers, and the performance is not very good (my prototype has 10% the THD of this chip, and that's including my headphone amp stage set at a gain of 6 c…

HeadAmp Pico Slim Amp: Pre-Order Requests - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Hey guys, Just letting you know that we have released a new line of products. They aren't on our site yet but here are the details: Denon (D2000, D5000, D7000) These pads are much thicker than the stock pads, allowing much more air flow which means more space for instrument separation, bass control, and overall better clarity. Leather will last much longer than the stock Denon pleather pads. Please take a look at this review thread written by Lee at Cryo Parts: JMoney Denon Ear Pads - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio Price: $62.99USD ($7.50 international shipping flat rate) Beyerdynamic (DT770, DT8…

Thunderpants is open for business. While not really a new product announcement, I thought I'd post to say ThunderpantsTP1 is now an official business with a website. Wish me luck! ThunderpantsTP1 Cheers Gary

Canz3D Homepage I recently obtained my first significant set of headphones, Ultrasone Pro 750s. I selected these specifically for music production, mixing and pre-mastering in a hobbyist/enthusiast capacity. Due to my present living situation, closed headphones are my only option. Mixing and mastering in headphones has long been considered impossible. But I thought that I did my homework, and that the 750s would overcome the historical limitations. Instead, I've proven to myself that producing and mixing a song entirely within these 750s results and a track which does not translate to speakers at all. I was sad. I thought I was going to have to spend more money on "…

Introducing www.JMoneyAudio.com, formerly known as HeadCoverage. I'm running solo now and quality has gone up. At JMoney Audio, we specialize in handmade leather products and other headphone related mods. We have been providing customers with our lambskin leather Grado headbands for over a year, took a short break, and have returned under a new name with a better product at a lower price! Our new showcase product is our brand new V2 lambskin leather Grado headbands available in dark brown and black. Other than lambskin headbands for Grados/Alessandros, we have plans on making a new Beyer headband, new Denon headbands, AKG 240 headbands, and other …

New amplification modules from HeadAmp are coming soon. What I expect will be the final prototypes should be ready in a few weeks. At that time, I'd like to have a limited beta program to allow current GS-1 owners to try the new modules in their own system. If you own a GS-1 and are interested, post here or email me at [email protected]. I will update this post later with a detailed FAQ about the modules. Thanks, Justin

Please read the following, we need your input: I represent a team of entrepreneurs as well as budding audiophiles. Before you’re dissuaded from reading, I’m not asking for money, investments, supplies, donations; anything physical. I’m here to ask you for is your advice; what can we do better, what do you like, what do you dislike-anything, really. In the end, this could possibly benefit everyone, so please offer anything you can. The idea: Headphone Rental and Retail Company I know that this idea has circled around before, and most of the companies who have tried this either recalled their service or failed, but we believe we can tackle this in a more efficient,…

Many of you know that I make and sell these. The price is $25 each shipped at PayPaled, add $2.50 per order for international shipping. Please specify pro or normal bias. Please PM if you're interested, I have a limited quantity left at this point.

Hello everyone, (NOTE: Order before the end of Jan' 2009 and you will receive free IeGO GU-R301 socket upgrade! A $30USD value free! ) We are proud to announce KECES' first dedicated headphone amp/pre amp in the current product line-up. First of all, photos! Front angled view, as you can see the input select and gain select switch. The rest of the layout is just like DA-152. Front view, slightly more boring but shows the front more clearly. Rear view: Two sets of inputs, one bypass for your other amps and systems, and one pre-out to your power amp or active speaker. Basic specs: [*]High performance headphone amp with up …

HI All, Pete and I have introduced the Apex High Fi Audio Butte headphone amp. It is a great starter amp and sells for $495. Tyll put up a review of it on Innerfidelity today see it here. I would like to make a Butte available to 6 members of Head Case to audition in their own rigs and write up a little review of it. You can email me at [email protected] to sign up. You need to send me your Head Case user name, and shipping and contact info. You will get the Butte for 2 weeks and then you will send it off to the next participant. The Butte can ship to the first person signing up tomorrow. I hope to hear from you soon! Todd

Hi everyone - never thought I'd ever become a "trade member" but after getting the DIY bug to cut some Grado cups I realized I could offer them to others as well. For what the lathe and other woodworking have tools have cost me to buy and set up I easily could have picked up an RS-1 or GS-1000, but that wouldn't be any fun, right? I'm very proud of the pieces I've produced so far, and will have more on the way very soon. For now I'm only making cups for Grado (& Symphones Magnum) drivers but I might include other types in the future. My work can be seen on the 'products' page at: www.ohrenholz.com Much thanks!!!

HI All, Both Pete and I have been hard at work creating new products for the high end headphone listener. Our newest creation is the Apex High Fi Audio Arête. The Arête uses a single ended discreet JFET gain stage and the same MOSFET output stage as our Peak. It serves as both a headphone amplifier and a preamplifier. The Arête is $1095 and comes with an external switching power supply and can be upgraded with our Volcano power supply! Save $50 if you order the Arête and Volcano together (the switching supply is not provided in this package) or upgrade to the Volcano later for $750. Both power supplies operate 110v - 240v, 50Hz to 60Hz …

This headphone needs no introduction. Having been released late 2009 this headphone has taken the audiophile community by storm and with a good reason. The HE-5 is regarded as one of the best headphones available today, but at a very reasonable price. We were so impressed with the sound reproduction and quality of this headphone that we will now keep them in stock. Our only issue was with the stock cable in regards to design, construction, and materials used. Combining the HE-5 headphone with the APureSound V3 cable makes it the best headphone available for purchase today. Headphone Specifications:

Hey folks, It's been a bit quiet at Rockhopper Audio. I've been working hard to finally clear out the build que and get to pre-builds only. Well that time is here. Rockhopper Audio I've got a new site and two great balanced amps for sale right now. A balanced M3 and a balanced Beta 22. There are 10 single-ended Beta 22 amps on the way starting in January as well. Cheers, Stephen (thrice)

As some of you already know APureSound is the official reseller of Einar Sound amplifiers. Einar Sound contacted us and send us a demo unit to try. We absolutely loved the amp taking sound quality, price, and build quality into consideration and agreed to be their reseller. The VC-01i is a result of many years of research and development. It was designed to be a real uncompromising balanced solution, along with the hardest effort to minimize practical dimensional size. The entire circuits from input to output process separately the positive and negative phase of the signal for each channels. It is capable to drive any headphones, balanced or unbalanced, with either hig…

I'm happy to announce the new Neko Audio D100 Mk2. The D100 Mk2 incorporates new Jensen output transformers for an additional 6dB of gain while maintaining the same smooth, detailed, and transparent sound. The D100 has received rave reviews, including the coveted TONEAudio Magazine Exceptional Value Award of 2009. "...the DAC to beat for reasonably priced digital excellence." - Jeff Dorgay, TONEAudio Magazine Read the full review. "...the best DAC I've used to date." - Jake Montzingo, Affordable$$Audio, Issue 42 Read the full review. "The sound? Pure bliss." - Peter Davey, Positive Feedback Online, Issue 42 Read the full review. Existing units can be …

As of August 1st 2014 I will no longer be designing TRIAD Audio products and will be Leaving TRIAD Audio starting in Aug 1st. I have granted Brad of TRIAD Audio A licence to continue making the Products like the L3, however My abligation to provide technical support will end in August and TRIAD AUDIO will not be Involved with the manufacture of any future Products like balanced Amps ect from my hand so please direct all service and technical issues to the TRIAD AUDIO site.

The blog isn't pre-built, but the products are. Great amps! No waiting. Rockhopper Audio M3 and Pass Labs Pearl Phono up right now.

http://www.uaudio.com/apollo Apollo® is the first professional, high-resolution computer audio interface that delivers the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording. This 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt™- ready interface combines genuine UA analog design with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality and onboard Realtime UAD Processing. Using Apollo, music producers and performers can finally track audio through a range of classic UAD analog emulation plug-ins — from Neve, Studer, Manley, Lexicon and more — in real time, and with a sleek, elegant workflow on both Mac and PC.* Key Features 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt™-ready audio interface for Mac and PC* Realt…

Hi all, I've finally had a chance to update our website to version 2.0 with more information, pics and various updates. There have been questions and queries about our amps and who we are so feel free to look us up @ www.purityaudio.biz. Post your questions and comments here and I'll be glad to respond ASAP. Oriel

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