My understanding is that a DAC frequency response is a combination of the sample rate of the incoming signal, the digital filter being used by the DAC and the analog circuitry that outputs the sound (line level analog if a pure DAC, and if it's a DAC/amp combo it will be amplified by additional...

I placed an order on April 20 through AliExpress, and tracked it closely. It was scheduled for delivery on May 7, however the status changed to "Return to Sender" that day. I opened up an investigation with USPS, who told me that the delivery address was illegible so it could not be delivered...

What I initially thought was a problem with one DAC is actually any USB DAC I plug into my Mac, where after 1 min 50 seconds the audio output goes silent. Always 1 minute 50 seconds! I can get the audio back by: 1. If in VLC, closing the currently open video file in VLC and re-opening it or...

I've seen some cable vendors list their 0.78mm 2-pin cables as being compatible with 0.75mm, but couldn't that cause issues? Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F1VMQ3C/ "Pin diameter: 0.78mm(suit for 0.75mm pin hole earphone)" Under compatible earphones, they list "KZ ED16, ZSA...

Some details just got released on Creative's upcoming high-end PC sound card: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3324369/computers/exclusive-first-look-creative-labs-high-end-sound-blasterx-ae-9-breaks-cover.html

In the latest Brainwavz email newsletter they've announced a couple of upcoming over-ear headphones that look interesting: HM100: Take our popular HM5 headphones, refine the sound signature and design further and you have our HM100. The embossed headband and tan coloring match perfectly to the...

Anyone tried these yet? On paper at least they look interesting: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=605055 Features - Adjustable, leather covered stainless steel headband - Closed back, circumaural (around the ear) design - Rotatable ear cups for easy one ear monitoring - Detachable...

If a headphone comes with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable with a TRRS (Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve) end that plugs into the headphone and a TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) end that plugs into the output device, is it safe to assume that the headphone is single-entry balanced capable? An example of this is the PSB M4U 1...

I was doing some personal research on Philips/WOOX/Gibson/Onkyo and was trying to understand their relationships, and came across this bit of news from a few months ago: https://www.thestreet.com/story/14280618/1/gibson-guitar-may-default-if-company-can-t-refinance-its-debt.html and then there...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone who has the AG1x could comment on what the ear pads are like, and if the are compatible with the ATH-AD900 family of headphones? Specifically I am wondering if the pads are leather-like (not cloth) and how deep they are.

Hi, I recently purchased a pair of Ultrasone PROline 650 headphones (which I am really enjoying, even during their break-in), and I'd really like a cord that ends in a 3.5mm jack, rather than having to adapt a 1/4" jack to a mini when I want to use it on portable equipment - any rotation of the...

Just noticed these over at Audio Cubes - Aiwa HP-VM553/ED700: http://www.audiocubes.com/images/f_aiwa_hpvm553.jpg http://www.audiocubes.com/product_in...roducts_id=141 Aiwa HP-VX100: http://www.audiocubes.com/images/f_aiwa_hpvx100.jpg...