My setup for headphone listening is PC > Hifiman HM-101 line out > O2 > Fostex T50RP.  Since adding the O2 I now have plenty of power for my headphones, but I'm wondering about the correct way to set the volume.  Should I set the PC volume all the way up and use the O2 to adjust to the level I...

Need recommendations for best sub-$100 USB headphone amp/DAC to match best ~$100 headphones, taking into account driving capability/matching.  Prices may be for used.  Under $100 for each is target.   Headphones under consideration from the "Best ~$100 Headphone thread"   AKG K240...

I just got my HiFiMan HM-101 portable USB 16 bit 48.0 kHz DAC and headphone amplifier from Amazon for less than $27 bucks. I bought a used model in like new condition. I have two System76 Leopard Extreme and Lemur Ultra Thin PCs running Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit and it works. It shows up as PCM2702...

Now that I have good headphones (Shure srh840), and I can notice the difference between a CD on a stereo and a 320 kbps mp3 made from the same CD, I have a few questions as far as using my laptop is concerned.   1. Would I get better sound out of my laptop with a DAC/amp/both with WAV...

today (at the HeadRoom event in Buena Park, SoCal) I had a chance to listen to the prototype balanced IEM cable at the Hifiman table - and now I really want one. who out here has heard one of those blue little things?

  Why don't you build some consumer grade products with Hi-Fi elements?  One of my friend asked me last year. He was right, we do have the ability to build consumer grade products, such as headphones, sound card, players, as cheap as those sold in walmart, and sound a lot better. So we...

    Why don't you build some consumer grade products with Hi-Fi elements?  One of my friend asked me last year. He was right, we do have the ability to build consumer grade products, such as headphones, sound card, players, as cheap as those sold in walmart, and sound a lot better. So we...

Pro-Tip: Click the images to enlarge them if you want to see more details on the product. :) Packaging: The HM-101 comes in an aesthetically clean plastic box that's straight to the point. Unboxing: Inside the packaging you'll find the HM-101 it's self, a mini USB to USB cable, and a...

Hey. I just bought a Hifiman HM-101 after it was reviewed on Engadget and CNet. It came in yesterday and it sounds amazing! I can finally appreciate FLAC songs after years of hating the format for not being playable on my iPod. Except, it seems there's quite a bit of hissing and there's times...

As the title says, I'm looking to know if anyone tested the HM-101 on a linux OS, or if there is anyone confirming if it's compatible without issues.

Hi, I currently have a Fiio E10 but it has a channel imbalance and they are making me pay return shipping.  I do not like MP4nation anymore.  It came like that and I got it brand new and they still won't pay return shipping.  Anyways, I have been reading at how the 02 amp can perform with amps...

Hello all. This is my first post and this is actually my first ever piece of audio equipment outside headphones.   My question is.  I just purchased the HM-101 and I'm wondering how I can mount it or clip it to my laptop display. I'm going to be using it to amplify my external speakers and...

I need some replacement ear buds that are comfortable.. I remember hearing a while back, that a certain type of sony ear buds fit the RE1?

Hello head-fi, long time lurker but after hours of searching I still haven't been able to find clear enough information to answer my question.   Dipping my toe in the water of finer audio equipment - I have 2 pairs of headphones in the mail at the moment to satisfy the breadth of music that...

I have Pair of Shure 840. I'm thinking of getting the sennheiser 598s. I ordered the e10 but is there anything better for around 70 dollars?

Greetings head-fiers, A little background. Hifi is a fickle thing, it seems no matter how much money you spend, something is always wrong with your rig.  Your favourite manufacturer comes out with a new model, maybe my DAC isn't good enough, is all my music 320? I've danced around the game...

Hey what's the best complete setup for about $300. Whether its just headphones or headphones with an amp and a dac or whatever. It will solely be a desktop setup so looks and portability aren't important. I mainly listen to rock (Foo Fighters, Grateful Dead, John Mayer) and lots of Jazz (Count...

Hi all,   I've been using the search function for a while, and couldn't find a specific answer.   I've developed the need for a cheap line-level dac to work in conjunction with my JDS C421 amp. I mostly just use my iphone with 320kb/s track > LOD > C421   I've been wanting to give...

My IEMs are the Vsonic Gr06s. I definitely prefer a technical/analytical sound as opposed to warm sounding.I don't need an amp.    Any recomendations? 

I had just got my HiFiMan 101 and was really stoked about using it. First let me say that none of this is experience in my wife's laptop nor with my onboard headphone jack. I first noticed that when my headphones are plugged into the headphone jack (which is a lot louder than the output...

Just recently found out about the new Firestone Audio FireKey Series; they're a series of portable USB products: BlackKey USB DAC -- looks like a portable USB DAC similar to a Hifiman HM-101, from USB straight to a 3.5mm analog ouput RedKey USB Translator --- a DDC-type component...

Hi everyone, I'm a new member.  I recently purchased a FiiO E6, and while it sounds great on my iPhone 4 with LOD, it doesn't sound too great on my Macbook.  I assume this is because of the amplified headphone signal built into the Mac.     I understand that a DAC/Amp combo would alleviate...

I received my Vsonic GR06s a few days ago and they're great with a Sansa Fuze, but with my laptop and Galaxy S there's a distinct hissing sound. It's probably a hardware problem.    Will the FIIO E6 deal with this? If not, what will that costs under $50? 

Hi, I need a bit of advice as I am a complete novice when it comes to AMPs/DACs and full size headphones.First of all I have a set of Beats Mixr Neon heaphones, and before you begin with the Beats bashing, I will say that it was a gift, and I would never dosh out so much of my hard earned cash...

Hi, I need a bit of advice as I am a complete novice when it comes to AMPs/DACs and full size headphones.First of all I have a set of Beats Mixr Neon heaphones, and before you begin with the Beats bashing, I will say that it was a gift, and I would never dosh out so much of my hard earned cash...