HI,   I am new to hi fi and posted in the other summit-fi forum but was told my question would be better answered here. I would really apreciate any help please.   My current set up is a pair of Shure earphones and a Fiio E17 and E9k, I just bought a pair oh Sennheiser HD700s and about...

Hello People,   I have a Yamaha home theater receiver (RX-V430RDS) and I am planning on buying the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 ohm. I've been using the receiver for over a year now (mainly for watching movies). I can drive headphones up to 560 ohm. Will it be good enough for my...

Hello folks,   I've narrowed down my search for a DAC+amplifier for my brand new HE-400s to the following options: (JDS Labs) ODAC+O2 DACport LX + [(Fiio) E11 OR JDS Labs cMoy]   I can get either combination for just less than $300.   Which option would you recommend? I'm...

So I am considering getting the Sennheiser HD800, and I was wondering which amps/DAC's go best with it for under $1500 total. I've heard that the Burson Audio HA-160D is a very good combo, but I'm also wondering about amps like the Woo-Audio WA2 and Apex Arete. What are your thoughts on the...

Hello everyone   I got a Klipsch RB 81 MKii and i want a new integrated stero amplifier. I Listen only Rock,Hard Rock,Metal, i see: Marantz pm 8003 Denon pma 720 ae Nad c356 bee What is the best ??

howdy ive been an audiophile for a couple years now i own a couple untrasone headphones the hfi 580s and the dj 1 i use one at home mostly for my mixing table and the other to travel and ect. i think its time that i invest in something better ive been looking at the denon ah 5000 and the 2000 im...

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Just got some thoughts i want to share about audio sources. I have got my computer, iphone, and finally heard a couple of amps.   First off the computer is an awful source with its built in headphone amplifier/dac. Very little bass, and the bass that might exist seem to be unaccurate and...

  I'm a complete Audiophile noob. I was wanting to know what the lowest prices might be for an entry level tube amplifier for headphones? Also, what differentiates one tube amp from another? What should I look for and what should I avoid? Which ones sound the best and which ones sound the worst...

  I am a noob audiophile. I was wanting to know what brands of tube headphone amplifiers are Japanese designed/engineered/made (if there are any at all) either modern or vintage commonly available here in the United States? And also what is the consensus about any of these Japanese brands?   ...

Any comments on this?     I'd probably update the Elekit with better tubes and caps, so the price difference would be small.    Anyone heard either (or both) with HD800's?    All comments welcome. 

I have been looking for several months and know nothing about amps. can anyone tell me what this is?

I have seen headphone amps described as bright, dark, or mid-centric - never seen one described with the last type of sound signature - the v-shaped curve...?   Can you think of any headphone amps with this sound signature?

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I'm really LOVING listening to headphones.              I mean absolutely LOVE it.... and I'm surprised, because just 2 years ago, I swore I would never do the headphone thing again.           2 YEARS AGO:        I got on head-fi (like many people do when they...

Hi All   I have built some Audio Note kits, and run a DAC kit which is really great sound for the money.   I note Audio Note kits (Canada) have brought out a kit Headphone ampl It has got to be the cheapest way to get top quality into those headphones, and the kits are fun to make!  ...

Hi all It seems my Ipod Classic really can't handle my EX1000.  I heard about PHA-1 and HP-P1 can supply my Ipod Classic with much more power. Which one will be better?   Thanks

After 18 months with the Mad Ear plus HD II I am aiming to try some new tubes. Below are all on Ebay at the moment. Matched Pair Golds Label SYLVANIA 5751 Black Plates 3 Mica $170 Matched Pair GE 5751 Black Plates 3 Mica Square Getter $71 Matched Pair RCA 5751 Black Plates 3 Mica Square...

Hi,   I am anxiously waiting (I have been) for the Objective Desktop Amp (ODA) from the NW AV Guy for a while, but his blog hasn't been updated since May.   Anyone who knows him could tell us about the progress or ETA?   Thanks

In Audio Utopia I would like to be able to buy a full amp with a seperate headphone amp circuit and dac like the ONKYO 9070 integrated with a network streamer like a CAMBRIDGE AUDIO AZUR STREAM MAGIC and ample power and inputs like the NAD - C356DAC Is such an apparatus available on the...

I've been lurking and searching around like a nut for a product that sits my needs...   I want to be able to hook up my power amp into a box (with banana plugs), have a 1/4" TRS and/or 4-pin XLR out + passive speaker terminals out to connect to my full-size speakers...   So far I've only...

Hello to all,   This is my first post on this forum and as my name says, I'm listening to flat portable music gear: an iPod classic 120 with standard white earphones from the box. I want to do something about it, but first I need some expert advice. Let me explain:   I'm an audiophile...

Hey. I got the AKG K550s, I have used em mostly with my laptop at uni but decided to get some iems for that instead. So now im plugging them into my gaming computer at home instead, the only problem now is low sound and lack of elements in the sound. I understand this is due to the bad onboard...

I'm new to headphones and was looking for a pair with punchy bass, good highs, and good depth for around 200 or less dollars. I don't mind if the set up involves getting equipment that will exceed 200 (I'm expecting it to). I just want the headphones to be $200 or so. I was thinking of getting...

Hi.   I just ordered the Audio technica ATH M50 headphones and i plan on using them for listening to music,watching HD (and 3d) movies and playing games.I will basicly use them for everything sound related. I know they arent the best headset but i dont have the cash to get the high end ATM...