Headphone Reviews

Analog Source: Thorens TD-124 turntable, Ortofon RS-212 tonearm, EMT XSD-15 cartridge.
Digital Sources: Apple iPhone 3G & iPod Nano (fourth generation), Marantz SA-7S1 SACD/CD player, Benchmark DAC1 D/A converter.
Preamplifier: EAR 834P phono preamplifier.
Integrated Amplifier: Leben CS600 (headphone-amplification mode).
Headphones: Sennheiser HD-650, Westone ES3x custom in-ear phones.
Loudspeakers: DeVore Fidelity Gibbon The Nines.
Cables: Digital: Stereovox HDVX. Interconnect: Q-Audio Tao (unbalanced), Chord. Speaker: Auditorium 23. AC: Belden shielded, heavy gauge.
Accessories: PS Audio Statement Wiremold power strip, Generic steel equipment rack with wood shelves.—Jim Austin