Currently trying out Amazon Music HD on my Mac with their free trial. I normally don't equalize my music but sometimes certain recordings require it IMO. Unfortunately I don't see an equalizer built into Amazon Music HD? If there isn't one, does anyone know if Amazon is planning on adding one or...

I currently have a Lyr 2 and Bifrost Multibit with Gen 5 USB (I only use the USB input). I'm considering giving the Lyr 3 a try, but how does the new multibit DAC module available for the Lyr 3 compare to the Bifrost? Sound quailty is always the top priority -- should I just get the Lyr 3 with...

Audeze Mr. Speakers Grado JPS Labs Abyss Others?

Can someone explain the differences between the 3 multibit DAC chips used by Schiit in their multibit DACs and the significance of those differences? Here's the chip breakdown: Model - DAC chip (quantity) - #bits Yggdrasil - AD5791BRUZ (4) - 20bit Gungnir - AD5781BRUZ (4) - 18bit Bifrost -...

Can I get some recommendations for headphones that I can use outside working in the yard, mowing the lawn, etc. - full-size, over-the-ear - closed - bluetooth/wireless - external noise reduction - tough/durable A built-in AM/FM receiver would be nice but not required. Thanks!

What do you guys do with your old audio magazines? I've got stacks of Stereophile and The Absolute Sound magazines.  Dump them in the recycle bin or are they actually something worth trying to sell? Thoughts? Thanks

I've read through the information on these two DACs on the Schiit site: Gungnir: http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=11 , http://schiit.com/schiit-faq/about-gungnir/ Bifrost: http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=7...

Anyone know who this artist and song is? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF6SBEOKJgo&feature=related Don't get distracted by the amp ...     

How are the Head Gear rankings calculated? Is there a page somewhere that explains the rankings process?

FYI - https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?file=catalogdetail&valbum_code=HD00602527805641

Has there been any discussion here on the new Audeze LCD-2 Rev.2 cables? Aesthetically at least, they seem to be a step backwards IMHO.  The new cables seem very mass-market'ish to me, the Rev.1 cables look to be of higher quality. I know there are plenty of 3rd party cables for the LCD-2...

I've noticed several glowing reviews in the audio magazines lately on the Bryston BDP-1.  While it looks like a fine device, I'm not clear what advantages it has over the much less expensive SqueezeBox Touch to justify the significantly higher price?  The Touch is $299USD and the BDP-1 is...

FYI - Lynx Studio Technology: Hilo Reference A/D D/A Converter System: http://www.lynxstudio.com/product_detail.asp?i=59   From the website: "... Available in the second half of 2011, the US suggested retail price is expected to be $2495.   It is impossible to compare Hilo to other...

Looking at the design specifications of the Schiit Lyr and Cavalli Liquid File with untrained eyes (mine), they appear to be very similar in design? Perhaps these are just typical design specifications of hybrid amplifiers in general?   - Hybrid: JJ Tubes for Voltage gain, MOSFETs for...

I recently purchased a pair of Audeze LCD-2's.  Let me first say the LCD-2's are like a fine, hand-crafted musical instrument.  Very solid, very well made and the presentation factor with the wood trim and wood storage box is excellent.  A beautiful product and a refreshing change from the...

Many DAC's also offer the ability to be a preamplifier. For example: Berkeley Alpha, Wyred4Sound DAC-2, etc.   Given a separate DAC/Pre and separate headphone amplifier; How would one control the volume of a dedicated headphone amplifier using the DAC's volume control?  As every dedicated...

I've been researching balanced headphone amplifiers to be fed by my Lavry DA11.  Headphones will be either the HD800's or LCD-2's.  I would only be using it as a stationary desktop amplifier.   So far I've only been looking at full-size amplifiers as I have no need for a portable amplifier. ...

FYI, Interesting reading: http://www.avguide.com/buyers-guide/the-playback-guide-full-size-headphones

Details here: http://www.gracedesign.com/products/m903/m903.htm

I believe the Bel Canto DAC2.5 has been shipping for many months now but I don't see many reviews of it out there yet.  Too new maybe? http://www.belcantodesign.com/Belcanto_DAC2_5_Digital_Audio_Converter.html   It looks to be a typically quality Bel Canto unit with a quality DAC...

Has anyone heard the Bellari HA540 tube headphone amp?  http://www.rolls.com/product.php?pid=HA540   It's an affordable tube amp and is made in USA but I haven't heard much about it.  Stereophile has raved about their phono amp. I did however find a YouTube review here: ...

FYI - http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/lavry/dac.html

Granted, measurements are not always indicative of final sound quality but out of curiousity I compared the Stereophile Measurements of the CEntrance DACport (June 2010 issue) to another USB-only DAC, the Ayre QB-9...

Question for CEntrance DACport (http://www.centrance.com/products/dacport/) owners: Have you used your DACport with a laptop while running on battery power only?    As the DACport is entirely powered by the USB connection, how much more quickly does the laptop battery run down?  I imagine it...

FYI - Stereomojo review of the DA11: Lavry DA11 DAC Review