Posts by lordsegan

Basically, Windows 8 has some change that dramatically increases latency and probably audio judder and crackling.   It appears to be related to a power saving feature, but this has not been confirmed.   I think we...

I just ordered some AKG 271 and I hate them.   I am starting to think the Denon's are better than I thought....

Up to about $700. Less is great. If I could get something for $2-300 that would be ideal.

I just got some Denon 7000s and I am not entirely happy with them. The mids are bit too recessed for me.    Can anyone suggest a pair of headphones (ideally closed back) where the mids are not as recessed but they are...

I bought an M2Tech Hiface about a year ago when it was being billed as the greatest thing since sliced bread.   I use it currently as a pretty decent laptop sound card outputting to my home stereo receiver.   I was...

Hi, I generally do not like IEM. I bought some Sennheiser MX880 ear buds, and I loved the sound, but they are now broken.   For a replacement, what do you suggest? I would be willing to consider an IEM, but I think I would...

Want a Little Dot DAC_I   Willing to pay around $200 depending on how old it is and where you are shipping from etc.

I run mine on floor stands. I have never had an opportunity to run them on a desktop unfortunately (crappy furniture budget with all the electronics spending). I could believe that they might sound deeper/fuller on a...

I have never heard the EMU 0404, but I would say yes.  Does the EMU have balanced out puts?

My grandpa has several fully functioning stereos around his house from the 1950s and 1960s. Some of them are tube amps.   One is a HUGE Packard Bell unit from the early 1950s with what looks like two 12" woofers.   In...