I have an HRT Music Streamer II that I was able to pick up open-box for $120. Though it's not broken-in yet, I like what I hear so far: rich bass and mids, and clear upper treble. However, the soundstage could be better, frankly, and in comparison with my Marantz CDP this is where the HRT loses...

I last posted here about a year ago, after having used Grado cans for years and wanting something more. That led me to a pair of Beyers (DT880 Pro), which I've not been totally happy with. I've had the opportunity to hear a lot of cans in the past few years, so I'm hoping that if I post some of...

I have an older Marantz CD-67SE CDP that I bought secondhand and have kept in great condition for several years. Sound quality is smooth and detailed going from the analog outputs to my S.E.X. amp or Dared MP-5 clone, and the headphone output is loud enough to drive my Beyers and Grados with...

I've been lurking around here for years, but only now have gotten around to registering. I thought I'd share some of my observations regarding the Grado RS-2 (buttonless version) headphones that I've recently acquired, as I've seen a great deal of conflicting statements about these, the "person...