I'm in the market to upgrade my interconnects (XLR) and powercables.  Not that I'm a firm believer in cable magic.  I still want to have solid performing cables.  I'm tweaking my setup and have to decide to go with either silver cables for it's "supposed" transparency, copper cables or copper...

What's the Pros and Cons of using the cd/dvd player in your laptop as a cd player/transport? Sometime my NAS goes on the fritz and I have to use my CD play to listen to my music. Is this optimal or should I get a dedicated CD transport for these duties? Thanks

Can anyone confirm this is a legit place to buy these headphones from?   http://www.digitalbuydirect.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1

Can someone provide a list of different tracks that will attack all areas ie..  Vocals, Sub Bass, Mid Bass, Midrange, Treble.   You know, The tracks that you would use to do some critical listening.    Like tracks that's focused on the Piano, Guitar, Drums, Female Vocals for the highs...

How does these two DACs compare to each other.  The insides of each are very different.  Does less = more, or does more = better?                

Which one is a better fit for high impedance headphones - Senns / Beyers?   Which ones are a better fit for low impedance headphones - Grados?   Which ones are a better fit for HE-500 / LCD2?   Does the Little Dot offer a better price per performance bargen?     Is the Woo WA22...

I have a mixture of headphones, both high and low impedance.  What is the best way to have the M^3 configured?  Medium high and low impedance, or high one way and low the other way.  Please explain.

Looking to get into tubs amps.  The two I'm looking at are the title of the thread.  I have not heard either, so I'm coming to the owners of each for a discussion.     I'm aware that the MMM is a hybrid.  However, what are the sonic sigs I can expect from each and what would be the...

Does anyone have any experience with the Buffalo III DAC compared to other DAC like Audio-gd, W4S DAC2, or any other DAC's in the range?

Does any one know where I can get my Edition 8's re cabled?

DAC's 2K and under.  What are some of the best out there in this price range?   Audiolab 8200CD W4S DAC-2 Audio-gd DAC 7.1 Lite DAC-83 NAD M51   What are you thoughts?

I have not had a chance the hear either.  I'm looking for a neutral sounding closed headphone that has that AKG house sound, with tight bass response.  That's also not so bright one the highs.  Which one gets the nod?

Looking for a good neutral (Like the GS-1) all in one HP amp \ DAC to go on my night stand and that will drive the phones in my sig.     I was looking at the DACmini, Burson 160DS, Audio-gd Sparrow.  Any other suggestions?

Looking for a closed phone to be listened to in the house on the (GS-1)  I already have the D7000, I need one more to compare.  I heard the Edition 8 was better for outside use (iPod I guess) . 

Which one of these are the better buy for around the same price?  Don't have a chance to audition before purchase.  Jazz, Jazz Vocals, R&B, Looking for tight bass with a sharp punch..

I would like to know is this amp still regarded as a good choice for a SS amps?  The phones used will be D7000, AKG Q701, HD650, T70, Pro 900   Other recommendations are welcom.  Thanks.

I'm down to these two DAC's:  The Audio-gd Reference-5 or the Wyred4Sound DAC 1 Both around the same price.  Which are the better paring with said amp and phones ( Woo WA22 + T1 & LCD2)?

Has these two been comparied with each other?  Need to know which one will works well with T1's, HD650's and D7000.

I have my eyes set on a few good amps ie.. SPL Auditor, Woo WA2, M1 HPA, Asgard and a few others.  But what are some DACs that will pair well with these amps.  Phones:  T1's, HD650's, Pro 900, Q701.

Any one know where I can get a good deal on a pair of AH-D5000's?  

Can this amp drive these phones effectively?  If not what is the best amp for these phones in the same price range?   Thanks..

Hello all,   I'm pretty new to the forum..  I have been collecting a few new Headphones ie..  AKG Q701, Ultrasone Pro 900, Audio-Technica ATHM50S and yes the Beats by Dre Detox lol...On the list is The Sony MDR-SA5000 then later on a few higher end phones like the T1's and the HD 800's and a...

Hi All,   This is my first post on this site so I don't know if this is the correct place.  However, I'm in the market for a good DAC with a good HPA in it (DAC/HP  Combo) that is also good at computer audio.  I'm not looking for it to have a pre amp. So out of the ones below which one is...