The list of releases for RSD 2014 has been launched:  http://www.recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases   Which one's catch your eye; any must-haves; will you be lining up the day of; is this years list a dud.....?     Personally, I'm quite disappointing with these offerings. Last year there...

With my cans plugged into my Little Dot I+, I hear a short (~1sec) jitter/static, that repeats every 5-15 seconds or so. My cans are plugged in with no music playing (doesn't matter if the volume knob is up or all the way down). Why is this and any suggestions on how to remedy the problem?  ...

Maybe someone can help me out.   I just bought a Marantz 1070 amp. The balance knob is broken off (which I thought was just a cosmetic issue), and on the phono input, there is only sound coming out of the left ear on my headphones. When I plug my ipod into the Aux input, sound is fine in...

A little help would be appreciated.   I'm currently listening to vinyl on my turntable though a Sony receiver (from the '90s), and mainly using Grado 225i headphones. The receiver headphone jack sounds terrible, and I'd like to use a proper amp. But I'm not sure how a turntable setup would...

So this topic has been discussed before. There are plenty of threads on it, and I've read most of them. Problem is that there is much conflicting information. 1. Turning amp on/off with headphones plugged in: may damage headphone 2. Turning amp on/off without headphones plugged in...

Just bought a HRT Music Streamer II, and can't find much info/reviews on it.   Being new to DAC's, I can't figure out what 24/96 capability means, and what the different numbers on the DAC are for? See pic below, what are those numbers (next to the LED's), and do i need to set/change them...

I'm well aware of amp-headphone synergy, but do certain DAC's pair well with specific amps?   I have a Little Dot I+ that I'm thinking of pairing with a HRT Music Streamer II.... any problems with this. (I also have a FiioE10 that I have been feeding to an E9 and Little Dot I+, plus my...

This is getting a bit out of control (...but I love it!).   I skipped on going out for dinner with friends this past weekend, justifying the ~$60 meal price tag as half a purchase of a new Little Dot amp that I have my eye on.   In the grocery store, I neglected to purchase half of the...

Would this noticeably degrade audio quality?   MacbookPro>FiioE10>   I want to split the 3.5mm E10 output 3 ways: to FiioE9 amp to Little Dot I+ amp to powered desktop speakers         Again, would this be terrible for audio quality? Is there something else I could do...

I’ve been doing quite an (unhealthy) amount of research trying to find an amp to pair with my Denon D7000’s, and I’m getting turned around the more that I read. Some help would be great.   I have decided on getting the Little Dot I+ hybrid amp to add to my current chain, using the E9 as a...

What is next after a Fiio E9 for about $200-$250?   I'm not necessarily looking for an upgrade at this price (as something sideways would work), just something different sounding. For the above mentioned price, is there any amp out there that will give me something considerably different...

Looking for some IEM recommendations.   While I have quite a few good over-ear headphones, the apple buds are the only IEM's I've ever used. Going to pair them with an iPod Nano 6th gen (no portable amp). I listen to all kinds of music... and while I could go on and on about what sound I...

I'm looking for some advice as to which receiver to get, to listen to vinyl (on Dual CS 630 Q turntable) with my Grado 225i's.   I'm currently using an old (working very well) Sony receiver from the 90's, but the sound out of the headphone jack doesn't sound that great. I've been told to...

I'm looking for some advice as to which receiver to get, to listen to vinyl (on Dual CS 630 Q turntable) with my Grado 225i's.   I'm currently using an old (working very well) Sony receiver from the 90's, but the sound out of the headphone jack doesn't sound that great. I've been told to...

I'm looking for suggestions on a complementary set of headphones. One last set should do it. I already have the HD600, DT770Pro80, SR225i, ATH-M50, ATH-M30.   The majority of my music will be played on a MacbookPro>Fiioe9+e10, with a variety of music qualities, ranging from FLAC to...

I'm writing an article about music quality and headphones, and would like some help from the knowledgeable folk here.   1) If Mp3's are generally 128 kbps or 320 kbps, and CD's are generally 1,411 kbps, what is FLAC or apple loseless?   2) Does anyone have any academic sources/journals...

I don't know much about cables, so some help would be great.   I have 15 year old unpowered speakers hooked up to my 15 year old receiver. Everything works great, but the speaker cable is not long enough. The current cable has exposed wire at the ends that connect to both my speakers and...

So I'm looking for an amp to listen to my vinyl through Grado 225i's. (secondary use is with Macbook Pro and HD600 & DT770 to introduce myself to tubes)   Would the HiFi-Man EF2a work well (connecting the turntable's red&white RCA into the EF2a input), or does the DAC mess things up? Any...

just wondering if the e6 will automatically shut off after some time, or if I have to do it manually??

So to connect my Fiio e9 & e10, I'm shopping around for a 3.5mm cable. Aer there any noticeable differences between $10 cables?   These are the two I am looking at: Nuforce cable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WREJ6Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&m=A235PXMX0JATIS Fiio cable...

I'm new to amps, so some help would be appreciated! I want to connect my Fiio e10 to my e9 (coming from my MacbookPro):   1) Do I simply use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable from the e10 line out to the e9 line in? 2) Does it matter what kind of cable I buy? For under $20, do they all sound the...

So, I'm about to buy a Shiit Asgard, and their website sells the amp in 2 voltages: 115V & 230V.   What is the difference between the two, and which should I buy?   I'm using a MacbookPro> Fiio e10 > Asgard. Phones are: Beyer DT770Pro80, Senn HD600, Grado 225i.   Thanks!

--->I came on here a few months ago looking for a good $100 headphone. --->After reading all of your posts and reviews, I have now spent a GRAND (yes, $1000) on phones, mods, pads, amp, cases. --->THANKS very much EVERYONE!!! =)   Now for my question - I need some advice please. I just...

I'm not really sure what I'm doing, so a little help needed please.   I have a Fiio e10, and want to connect the COAXIAL out to my receiver. When I type coaxial to RCA in amazon, nothing I'm looking for comes up. What type of cable do I need (the receiver doesn't have optical, see pic...

Hey all ... any help on where I can find c-pads for my Grado SR225i's ?   I've stopped wearing the Grado's because the bowls cause me so much ear pain after 20 min or so. I've tried 414 reverse quarter mod, reverse bowl, etc... and didn't like these options.   Do the c-pads sound good...