God, it's been ages since I've been here. Managed to kick the gear bug for quite some time though. I'm currently running two setups- TripleFi 10s through a Schiit Modi+Magni at home, and Klipsch Image S4s on my phone on the go. I'm looking to get a pair of full size headphones. They'll likely...

Hey all, I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, with a Schiit Modi USB DAC. My sound output has 3 choices- Digital Output (S/PDIF) Built-in Audio Analog Output Built-in Audio Analog Output Schiit USB Audio Device The Analog-Schiit setting works, but the "Analog" confuses me. Could it actually be...

I am looking into picking up a Schiit Modi/Magni combo. I had intended to use it with my iBook G4, but I am running 10.4.11, and I apparently need 10.5.x or higher to use the Modi. Upgrading to Leopard will cost me $130 from Apple. I do have a ~5 year old HP laptop, but its pretty old and really...

I'm looking at getting a Chromebook, seems like the easiest way to be able to use a DAC. Also planning on an external hard drive. I could use a stand-alone DAC/amp combo, or a DAC with line out to my FiiO E11. Three questions-   1. Is it better to go with a DAC => E11? Or a standalone...

I've been wanting to try making my own cables for a while. Where do you get the parts for these? As I understand, I can make a mini-to-mini cable with a soldering iron, a length of cable, and the 2 plugs. Also, can I buy 2-pin plugs to make cables for my Ultimate Ears Triplefi 10s? Sorry for the...

Just recieved my Ultimate Ears Triplefi 10s. While I love them, the cables are frankly awful. They are glossy black plastic, prone to puncture marks where the memory wire for the ear hooks end, and hold the bends in them where they were packaged. Looking to replace them, I've come to sunricky's...

I am looking at buying some TF10s in the next few weeks, and from what I understand, they have a removable cable. I sometimes wear my IEMs run under my shirt, then when I take them off they just hang off my collar. Is there any chance that the IEMs could get caught on something and fall off the...

I am tired of stock apple headphones, and I am looking for a serious upgrade. I would really like to have my iPhone in my bag, rather than my pocket. For this reason, I was planning on getting a Jabra Clipper-Bluetooth, plug headphones into it rather than phone. This seems like it would have a...