I have an older USB DDC from Breeze Audio that used to work well. Pretty sure it's XMOS. I'm using it to feed an older Theta DAC that doesn't have USB. I haven't used it for a while and now I can't seem to get any playback device to recognize the DDC for audio out. I have tried two windows...

TL;DR: Looking for an amp with good synergy with closed-back dynamic cans that is desktop friendly. So I've been out of the audio game for a bit. My current setup is Gumby + Saga (tube upgrade) + Threshold Stasis 150 ii (vintage Pass 90W speaker amp) + modded HE-6. I just got the Gumby last...

This was getting pretty off topic in the "Thoughts on a bunch of DACs" thread, but I'm really curious about the Raspberry Pi2 as a "music server." I'm hoping some people who have the Pi2 will chime in here regarding its performance and maybe answer a few questions.   Will I see an improvement...

I'm looking for a closed-back, noise-isolating headphone for listening in relatively quiet public spaces (the library, coffee shops, etc) while studying. Sound quality is the main concern. Portability isn't huge because I usually have some extra room in my pack. Comfort is also priority, but I...

So my Bose QC15s (gift from my parents) died recently, so it's time to buy something with better sound and less marketing hype. I'm not an audiophile (yet), but I figured I might as well go with high quality stuff. I have a quiet office to myself so portability and noise isolation are of lower...

I'm sure everyone's sick of these typical "Which headphones for me?" threads, but I'm a unique snowflake so I need my own thread.  I'm certainly no audiophile, but I've done some research and could still use a little help. [Edit: Changed this post a bit to be a bit more about how these phones...