In regards to plugins/components in foobar: sure, I even used older version since someone mentioned similar problems with more current ones. I have to use the dsd processor or set the output to PCM to convert DSF/DFF on the fly, otherwise the player doesn't seem to recognize the audio-stream...

Was someone able to play DSD through the X7ii used as an external DAC? I tried different sources/applications (foobar2000, JRiver, mpd) and the only thing I got with DOP was a lot of noise and the music extremely quiet in the background... :confused:

I'am having a problem with my recently acquired Fiio E17K beeing fed by my trusty old S3 running Lolipop: if the audio stream is closed, may it be through a pause or a track change, the DAC basically quits working. What's really strange is that toggling through the inputs pauses the playback (as...

Hello everyone,   as the title suggests I'am in search for a portable headphone amp which fits my everyday life. I know there is no jack of all trades device out there but maybe some of you could guide me into the right direction for a specific dac/amp.   Sooo, how does my daily usage look...

Quote: Cutting off protective earth would be indeed a pretty stupid idea, especially if your favorite electronic device comes with a metal housing .   Btw: both N and PE seems to be conntected properly. Therefore something amp-internal has to be wrong.

Quote: I already un- and rescrewed the screw a few times, just to check if a lose toroid could be the source of noise. And  the screw is definitely connected  to ground, I checked it with a multimeter.     Quote: Tried several different wall plugs within our house, unfortunately...

Quote: I tried some cheap dynamic iems and the background noise is there too. My question right now: could the reason for the hum/hiss solely be the potentiometer itself?     Quote: I read everything considering ground problems in this thread. It's just I can't hear any noise...

Isn't the alps in the M-Stage grounded at all? As I mentioned before I get some good noise by touching the pot' right about 3/4+, but if I place my finger at the metallic part of the alps housing, the sound out of the IEMs goes off like a lawnmower. Again with my Beyers or AKGs I can't hear...

Quote: This might be the case, at least the background noise isn't introduced by the source (no RCA or USB connected at the time of testing).     Quote: The DAC module is nothing special, but for the additional price asked it isn't a bad deal by any means. SQ wise it shouldn't...

Quote:   My TF10 are equipped with the UE Custom-Cable and still hum quite noticeably at the lowest gain setting. I already tried a different power cord, a different plug (wall plug) and tightened up the screw at the bottom of the amp.   By the way, I noticed something interesting: if...

Neither my DT880 nor my K530 hum at all, regardless of gain and volume. Seems the TF10 have pretty sensitive drivers...  

Has anyone meassured the weight of their M-Stage? It somewhat confusing to read all these different informations: most retailers says 1,5kg, some of them indicates a weight of 2kg (including packaging?) and the manual says 1,4kg. Well I threw everything on a scale: the M-Stage USB (current...

Quote: 400$ seems like a bargain! Here in germany the D5000 sells for around 599€ (Amazon) up to 799€ (~ 785$ - 1048$) , which is kind of ridiculous in comparison. For roughly 300€ I would be tempted to try these cups, even with my small budget as a student =D.

Thanks for everyones advice.   Today I got the M-Stage and as of right now, I'am pretty happy with my purchase. The DAC does a great job, definitely a step up from my Realteak onboard sound. The bass goes deeper, has more impact and texture. Overall the sound signature of the 880 has gotten...

  Quote:   This and the lack of analogue inputs is kind of a dealbreaker for me. Getting an amp like the c-2, the m-stage or even an used Violectric (preferably with usb input) and a better dac later one might be the right way to go.

Always these tough decision...   I'am in search of an amp for my Beyer (and occasionally the TF10). Afters hours of reading the Lehmann-Copy sounds like a reasonable decision, since their SQ is pretty well received. Problem is: i need a dac to compansate for my onboard soundcard which would...