Running the following: Audigy 2 ZS with kX drivers -> Monster THX cable -> DarkVoice 332 w/Mullard M8100 and Ulyanovsk 6S19P-V -> AKG K701. Problem is that the A2 is hissing... if I crank the volume beyond 40% on the amp, I hear it. Isn't affected at all by the volume on the computer...

So I'm aware that tubes go bad after so many hours. I've had Mullard M8100 and Ulyanovsk 6S19P-V tubes in my DV332 amp hooked up to my AKG K701 for about a year now. They still sound pretty good though lately I've noticed a hissing sound at higher volumes. If I turn the amp more than about 40% I...

Here's my deal: I have a DV 332 and I was experiencing a terrible ground loop hum. I got a Xitel Ground Loop Eliminator which really helped out a lot but I still hear a faint buzz, but it's only in the left channel. I am still running the stock tubes, I think I've had this amp for around 6...

Right now I'm running a pair of stock AKG K701 directly from my Audigy 2 ZS. I have a DarkVoice 332 on the way, and I want to eventually have a source that is up to par with the rest of my equipment. I've never thought my Audigy 2 ZS as a bad card, but I realize there's better stuff out there. I...

Just made the plunge and ordered a DarkVoice 332 -- seems to be a very popular amp with enough power to drive these AKG K701. I should probably notice a big improvement even with the stock tubes-- right now I'm running them directly from my Audigy 2 ZS, which has enough power to get them to...

So I just ordered a pair of AKG K701 tonight, and I haven't decided yet whether I'm going to need an amp or not. One thing I do know about these is that they greatly benefit from an amp. I've heard a few people mention that they are usable without an amp but don't really shine. I'm going to...

I have a set of Sennheiser HD280 Pros right now, they sound good to me, but they are physically falling apart and the cord is tangling up. I want an upgrade. What I will be using them for: Listening to music on my computer through my Audigy 2 ZS sound card, which I am possibly thinking of...

Quick question for you headphone gurus... The cord on my HD280 is tangled beyond belief...almost to the point where it barely stretches from my headphone-out jack to my chair...it's more and more of a pain every day and I've finally had it... Is there any way I can get a replacement cord...

I'm in the market for a new set of closed headphones for under $100. I have a cheapie pair of Aiwa HP-X222 right now, they do OK, but they're kinda falling apart and the sound quality isn't the best, so I want something really good Between the HD280 and the Sony V6/7506, what would you all...