Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Introduction to the Zero DAC and Headphone amplifier.

Posted 09-17-2008 at 01:30 AM by Currawong
Updated 04-06-2009 at 12:47 PM by Currawong (Fixed a couple of things.)

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Jan 2009: After the issues people have had receiving faulty Zeros, we have asked the maker of the HDAM upgrade to design an alternative to the Zero. This is now known as the Compass. You can read the Head-fi discussion about the design. This is likely to be available from February and, though it's a bit more expensive than a fully upgraded Zero from Lawrence, it is made to much higher standards.

April 2009 Edit: This guide is merely for information only. It's not a recommendation...

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Headphoneus Supremus

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An Excellent Article on the Growing Chinese Hi-Fi Industry

Posted 03-19-2009 at 03:40 PM by Haoting
Updated 05-02-2009 at 04:20 PM by Haoting

DIVINE OUTPUT: Speakers in the shape of incense burners help the ‘Temple of Heaven’ hi-fi system sell for $15,000.

HI-FI
The Sound Of Music

Chinese audio manufacturers are offering consumers a radical value proposition by the high fidelity industry’s standards — great sound at great prices.

JEHANGIR S. POCHA IN BEIJING

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Are Tubes Better than Transistors for Sound Quality?

Posted 04-23-2009 at 06:49 AM by Haoting
Updated 06-22-2009 at 04:38 AM by Haoting

The glowing tubes of a XiangSheng Music Curve D-2020 KT100 tube amplifier.

I've decided to post Grant Fidelity's convincing argument to why tube based audio components sound better than transistor based ones. Here is what Mr. Ian Grant (of Grant Fidelity Home Audio ) says about the issue:

Why Tubes ?
Tube audio used to be quite common back in the 50-60s then they were...

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Introduction to the Compass DAC and Headphone amplifier

Posted 03-05-2009 at 12:19 AM by Currawong
Updated 09-03-2009 at 02:46 AM by Currawong

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Introduction to the Compass DAC and Headphone amplifier.
Important: If you want to know about shipping or the status of your order, you need to contact Audio-gd. Nobody on the forums knows, only Audio-gd does! Please don't forget to check Audio-gd's web site for the latest info, including shipping times.

The History of the Compass: (Read this specially if you're new to audio gear and Head-fi.)

Like many people, back when I took an interest in Head-fi, I'd...

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Headphoneus Supremus

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5.1 adapter/systems for stereo headphones guide.

Posted 06-10-2008 at 01:44 AM by kool bubba ice (Ultimate gaming headphone guide.)
Updated 06-10-2008 at 01:46 AM by kool bubba ice (error.)

What do I need?
Headphones & a 5.1 adapter. See below for some recommendations.

1. JVC SUDH1
Pros: Can be had below retail. Portable & small. Nice build quality. Supports DTS. the Japanese version has an AC input.

Cons: Eats batteries like crazy.
Not made for hard to drive headphones.

audiocubes.com jvc.com

2. Astro mix amp

Pros: Used DH next gen chip set. Nice selections of inputs including USB....

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