For context my Monolith THX 887 Amp croaked last night. Unfortunately, I now have to look for another Desktop Amp. I'd like some community input. This is my criteria: Must be black in color to match the rest of my desktop Not made or manufactured by Schiit, Topping, Drop, Monoprice, Singxer...

I picked up my first Tube Amp (xDuoo TA-20) a few weeks ago. In the process of researching tube amps I saw repeated claims that Planars and IEMs aren't going to perform well with some tube amps. Everyone I asked mentioned trying a hybrid tube Amp. A few cursory searches revealed that there isn't...

Can anyone recommend a portable DAC capable of DSD512 playback besides I-Fi Audio's offerings?

Given the choice of the following headphones which one would you keep and why? AKG K872 Audeze LCD-XC Audeze EL-8 Audioquest Nightowl Carbon Focal Elear Mr. Speakers Aeon Sony MDR-Z7

I'm looking for a closed back pair of Over ear headphones under $700 USD. I prefer the sound signature or The Focal Elear and Shure SE846. The new headphones would need to be Warm but resolving/neutral, free of sound leakage, with a replaceable cable, No DSP or noise cancellation, and no...