Hey guys, Not a frequent thread starter, but interested to see what comes of the collective HF mind in response to the following query: What desktop amp is flexible and versatile enough to drive a sensitive dynamic headphone (PS2000e) AND a power-hungry planar (HE-6) well for under $2000 (new...

Well, now that Audio-gd has joined the R2R pool, I reckon there could be a dedicated thread since the Schiit and Denafrips guys have 'em too! The R2R 7 thread is alive and well, and a few of us have even posted our musings on the little brother R2R 11 there, but now that the R2R 2 is out, so I...

Any non-US head-fiers have experience with this new offering from Yulong? I know the DA8 was by and large a success and this guy seems to be following in those footsteps. On a sidenote, there's a drop going on for this guy right now that really gives you some bang for your buck. Any...

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After annoying countless head-fiers, reading every review I could find, and chiming in on multiple threads, I decided, why not take matters into my own hands? I'd been looking for a contrasting compliment for my PS1000 for a while now and I've owned a few T50rp mods (ZMF Master V2, Peterek T50...

So I need to break the habit of buying and roaring multiple pairs of mid-fi cans... So in typical head-fi fashion, I'm going to put up some $$$ for a single DAC/amp combo and a pair of Ethers. Ive come across a few options for the combo unit and I'd like some input from users who've owned or...

If you're one of the Average Joes like yours truly (pun intended...), who doesn't have buku $$$ to spend on boutique cables for your cans, it's no secret that options are slim. Without going the coin toss route that is Chinese sellers on eBay, there are a few head-fi members or small private...

In this corner...   the reigning budget-friendly detachable-cabled in-ear: the Shure SE215!!!       And in this corner...   the newcomer looking to steal the title: the VSonic VSD3S!!!        So I won't bore you with a huge writeup about the improving bang-for-your-buck ratio...

Every once in a while, eBay turns up some interesting stuff. This month's most interesting find is a seller peddling handmade planars out of the Ukraine. He goes by Koval and offers a few different models ranging from ~$150 up to a pair that is no longer listed which was marked up around $600...

After posting in numerous threads and blowing up numerous inboxes in an effort to get definitive answers, I took matters into my own hands. How does Hifiman's new HE400i stack up against the legend, the HE500?   It's well-known that the 400i's tuning does not follow in the footsteps of it's...

Here it is.   For those of us who had, have, or lust after a pair of the infamous SennGrados this is the thread for you.    Thanks to original efforts by wje, a tour thread courtesy of yours truly and 7keys, and boatloads of enthusiasm drummed up by those who've gotten to hear this beauty...

I recently made the switch from a nice safety razor to shavette and then more recently to a straight razor. Why didn't I do this sooner?! Such a better shave! Picked up a professionally honed razor sight unseen from Larry at whippeddog.com. Surprisingly affordable. A basic accessory set from...

Gentlemen, prepare yourselves. It's time.    For those of you who are unaware there's something new in head-fi that both Grado-heads and Sennheiser fans should hear: the SennGrado.   You may have seen or heard about them in the Grado Mods thread or the Non-Grado Driver thread. They're...

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…   Before getting into head-fi, I was still a very avid music buff. I had (and still have) the largest iTunes library out of my friends. I did and continue to listen to music for an average of two hours a day - not to mention being a music teacher and...

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Out of Audirvana, Fidelia, and Bitperfect, which are you using and why?   Comments from users who've tried more than one especially welcome!

Alright full-sized budget junkies, here are my needs:   1. Isolation - I'll be using these for drum lessons so they need to block out a good bit of extraneous noise AND keep sound leakage to a minimum.   2. Comfort - Circumaural is preferred. May be wearing these for hour-long sessions at a...

My brother turns 21 tomorrow, which means in Alabama, I need to buy something for him today.   Suggestions for someone who is not a huge beer drinker and has had very few types of liquor? I'd like to keep it under $50.

So. Since getting into head-fi, have you noticed that your sound signature preferences have changed? I have big time.   Since joining up in April, I was a deep V-shaped signature guy. Loved my bass and treble and didn't care what the mids had to offer. Favorite IEMs? Sony MDR EX210 from Best...

So this weekend I breathed new life into my 6 year old iPod Video. Put a new battery, click wheel, and front and back casing on. (an HD upgrade may be on the horizon)    In any case, I've decided to RB it, but I've had issues installing the software. I'm a Mac user so I installed all of the...

Found this guy on eBay recently.   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121218306538&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en     Made by Australian-based Aumsen.   http://www.aumsen.com/Product/Headphone%20Amplifier/   Anyone know anything about these amps? I...

I thought that a thread like this would be a good way to share some valuable knowledge.   Post no more than TEN tracks that you use to test/compare SQ for any given pair of headphones. Then, briefly explain why. Mine are:   1. Someone Like You by Adele, Live at Royal Albert Hall - The third...

Hello DIY cablers,   Are there any brave souls who'd be interested in making a new cable for my TPeos H200? The connectors are hard to come by but it has been done before so I'm sure they're out there.   Any input regarding the availability or possibility of this happening would be...

After a quick search, the only threads available regarding Xduoo are concerned with its portable amps.   Just found these two on eBay.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/xDuoo-TA-01-Tube-24bit-192KHz-USB-DAC-HiFi-Headphone-Amplifier-/290976915350?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43bf935f96  ...

Hey guys, Ive almost sold off my mid tier IEM's and now I'm looking for a pair of beaters for under 50 or 60 bucks. I'd like to have some that are worn cable up, although cable down isn't necessarily a dealbreaker. My preference for signature is V-shaped, I'm a big fan of the TF10 and H 200...