I will bump since I had a similar question.  Mainly regarding the dac's in upper receivers vs amp and dac.

Quote: Supply and Demand could be it, but I think it because amazon have multiple vendors selling.  Since the lowest price is almost always taken the vendors jockey their prices to beat out the other vendors on the site.  I looked into selling on amazon last year and found it to be very...

Quote: thanks, I guess I'll keep them than.   Maybe i should tick my wife off and get the hd650's too

amazon has hd650 for $399 plus $50 gift card hd 600 $349 with $40 gift card does anyone now the return policy of  headphones.com?  I just order the hd600 three days ago.

I see it wasn't a coupon, just go to headphone.com's website for %15 off with free shipping.  That explains why I couldnt find the coupon. good luck   I had to search "hd600" on their website, but as of a minute ago they were still $339.96 when added to the shopping cart.

Quote: headphones.com had the hd600 for 15% off or $340.  I bought them.  I do apologize as I can no longer find the coupon code, but I found it at head-fi.  I bought them at 2pm on 11/22.  I don't remember if it was an all weekend deal or blackfriday only. best of luck   I had to...

 is there significant between desktop dac/amp or will a portable combo dac/amp work.  I would assume a portable would give me the added bonus of using with my ipod/ipad/playbook which I do have also   budget $800-$1500? I figured about $300-500 for headphones amp? dac?   I'm due...

Yes rip.  Sorry

Thanks to all, I really do appreciate your time and wish you all the best. Lake

Summary? So a pc laptop with a good external DAC or a Mac an external amp cd's burned to lossless format and a good pair of headphones   Do I have this straight?   If I do thanks for your help guys and gals.  I hate not knowing how to do something.  the beauty of the internet is...

Is Flac better than alac?  or does it just depend on if I'm an apple guy or not?  Is WAV something to considered?

Quote:     Quote: So to your third point, If I rely on the computer DACs will it sound lifeless?  I'll spend a little money if I have to. and my current daily user laptop is a couple years old and I am always willing to upgrade a laptop.  I have three kids to give leftovers to.

To burn my cd's to apple lossless or flac do I use my computer dvd player or do I need a better dedicated player?

Hi all, I tripped accross this site about a week ago and have researched everynight since.   I had no idea it would be this confusing getting starting again.  Back in the day you could pickup a copy of stereo review buyers guide and every piece of equipment was listed in it.  I had all of the...