Thank you!    What I'm most concerned with is twofold:  1. the quality of the headphone plug on these integrated amps. 2. the quality of the phono preamp on these integrated amps. However, as you say, most audiophiles listen to speakers rather than headphones. So it is tough for me to...

Thank you for your response! One of the reasons why I am looking to replace the old Hitachi is because I hear a humming sound when the Hitachi is switched on, which distorts my listening experience. I am quite surprised that you mention that I should stick with the Hitachi. I figured they would...

Hey there, About five months ago I purchased a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Ortofon 2M Red turntable and am extremely pleased with it. I am currently running it through a really run-down Hitachi HA-300 amplifier that I snatched from my grandfathers' basement. I mainly listen music through my...

Hi all,   I just discovered this forum while browsing for durable in-earphones. This will be my first post here, so I am sorry if I posted this thread in the wrong place, I obviously don't know the forum ethics here. Back to my story,   I am looking for some durable in-earphones. I am...