I'm hoping someone here can provide me some guidance.   I picked up a Music Hall mmf 5.1 turntable & Pro-Ject Phono Bix MM that's connected to my Denon AVR-X2100W reciever with a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 and Wharfedale subwoofer. I like the warm sound from this setup but it doesn't have...

Hello,   Can someone recommend a good phono preamp to go with a Music Hall mmf 5.1? I'm currently using a Pro-Ject MM phono preamp and would like to upgrade.    Thanks!

Hello everyone!   I was wondering what's the general consensus on AV receivers on this board? I see lots of insight & opinions on all kinds of equipment except for AV receivers. The specs on some of them are very interesting. I'm seeing some of them are able to stream FLAC 24 /192.   Thanks...

Hello,   I'm thinking of getting a new Mac Mini to act as a media server. I already have a Schiit Gungnir DAC (with USB), Rega Brio-R amp and a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 speakers. I was wondering if the folks on Head-Fir could share with me their comments, opinions, experience on the Mac...

Hello,   Does anyone here know of a vendor who sells aftermarket replacement headbands, preferably for the Shure SRH940? I love the the SRH940's but the headband sucks and they are starting to crack. These are my second pair, the first were replaced by Shure. 

Hello,   I need some suggestions on what to do with the following components:   Rega Brio - R   Schiit Gungnir   NuForce U192S USB to S/PDIF converter   Fiio D3 & E17   pair of Emotiva Airmotiv 6 speakers   pair of Wharfedale 10.2 speakers   waiting on a Olive One...

Hello,   Here is my current setup  :   27" late 2009 iMac > USB to NuForce U192S >  Optical to Schiit Gungnir > RCA out to Rega Brio R Integrated Amp   There is no sound above 96 kHz sample rate. The blue & white LED between 192 & 176 is on the NuForce U192S but no sound. All other...

Hello,   Here is my current setup  :   27" late 2009 iMac > USB to NuForce U192S >  Optical to Schiit Gungnir > RCA out to Rega Brio R Integrated Amp   There is no sound above 96 kHz sample rate. The blue & white LED between 192 & 176 is on the NuForce U192S but no sound. All other...

Hello,   I have a Rega DAC on loan to hear how it sounds with my Rega Brio R & Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 speakers. I liked it very much but feel very hesitant to pull the trigger. I don't know how old the Rega DAC is but I'm finding reviews going back to 2010 so it's been around awhile and...

Hello,   Is it possible to easily swap out / upgrade the chip in a DAC? I saw these ads on ebay and was wondering if it's worth the roll of the dice.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/221184337485?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649  ...

Hello,   How difficult is it to change the female end on a power cord? I have a Transparent Audio High Performance PowerLink power cord that is too big to fit in my Rega Brio-R. I removed the IEC housing and it fits now but rubs up against the speaker inputs. Can I or is there someone out on...

Hello,   I've just recently acquired a Rega Brio-R, a pair of Transparent Audio The Wave speaker cables, and a pair of Wharefdale Diamond 10.2 speakers. I'm using a Fiio D3 as a temporary DAC with some old Monster RCA interconnects & a Dynex Digital Optical Audio Cable hooked up to my late...

Hello,   I fell under a spell of irrational, spontaneous madness and impulsively acquired a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 speaker after a demo. Here are the specs:   http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/products/product/tabid/78/pid/166/cid/172/language/en-gb/default.aspx   Format...

Hello,   I just picked up an Entech Line Noise Monitor Meter from eBay. I'm not sure what to make of the results. I get a reading of 27 - 25 when I plug the meter directly into all the outlets where all my gear resides. Here is a list of what's plug in. Various combination of items are on...

Hello,   Does anyone know who sells the AQVOX USB Low-Noise Linear Power Supply in the US or something similar (or better! ) ?   Thanks! 

Hello,   I need some help finding a good pair of powered speakers / monitors for a music room. They would be used for various things:   * general music listening   * using Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5 for guitar & bass with an Apogee Duet 2 as interface  ...

Hello everyone!   Can someone recommend a builder who can put together a custom breakout cable for the Apogee Duet 2?   http://www.apogeedigital.com/images/duet2-breakout.jpg http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/duet2.php   Here's what I'm looking for :   * 2 meters long with...

Hello,   My SRH940s are my favorite sound wise (also have AKG K550 & Senn HD650) but they are my least favorite when it comes to comfort. It it possible to swap head bands on the SRH940? Is there a web store that sells headbands?   Thanks!   CB

Hello everyone!   I'm considering of getting the Schiit Bifrost & Lyr down the line and was wondering if the folks here would share their experiences & opinions about them. I will be connecting them to a iMac playing Apple lossless files, some are 24/96 & 24/192. I have a couple of...

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Hello,   What's the best way to connect a headphone amp to an Apogee Duet 2? Should I use the headphone out or the the line outs on the breakout cable?   Thanks!

Hello,   I need some help here making a decision. I accidentally destroyed my SRH440 and have to send back my SRH940 due to a growing hairline crack. Here's my current setup:     Ebtech Hum Exterminators -> Monster Power Station Pro 1000-> 2010 27 Apple iMac -> Audioquest Carbon...

Hello,   I'm close to picking a new pair of cans and need some help. Right now it's either the Grado PS500 vs RS1i. I dig both of them but I'm having a hard time choosing between them. I like the balance of the PS500 plus it's a $100 bucks cheaper but also dug the crisp high end of the RS1i...

Hello,   Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative to the Vaunix USB Hub?   Thanks!   CB

Hello,   Can someone recommend a NAS drive that has USB ports? I had a ED MyBook Live that took forever to copy & paste media to and was buggy?   Thanks !   CB