USB as the source from my computer. Needs to be able to power HE-400 Cans and have an RCA/XLR out so I can run some powered monitors.   Can spend up to $500.

Hey guys, I've been using (read: lurking) head-fi for my recommendations for headphones, such as my DT770 Pro 80s, but now I'm looking for a pair of more detailed, more airy headphones and the general consensus is that there isn't one.   I've got a Headroom Total Bithead amp/dac and I'm...

what would be better sounding?

So I have been really enjoying the Bitfrost/Lyr combo with My LCD-2s and the sound is great when sent to my parasound amp/studio monitors.   The Lyr arrived a few days before the Bitfrost and I was using an Apogee duet 2 as the dac feeding the Lyr the sound was good but when the Bitfrost...

My iBasso D-Zero has an annoying pop when I fist kick it on. I assume larger headphones can handle this, but what about sensitive BA IEMs?

I have a Schiit Asgard.   The manual was pretty blunt on this(big surprise ), as it said you can leave it on all the time, but it also said you should turn it off if you're not using it for a couple hours.   Is there a general consensus on this, or is it pretty much the same as how...

Saturday 19.10.2012 i bought a pair of bowers and wilkins IEM's, today i found this forum and have realised that for me to satisfy myself i need to upgrade from these IEM's to a more stationary setup with full-size earphones, amp and DAC.   i'm a student for the time beeing so i dont have a...

Hi,   I got a DT880 and HD600 for classical music only. And I am considering an AMP for about $800 (500 to 1000,cheaper will be appreciated).   Looking through several amp:   Little Dot VI (balanced output is attractive)   SPL auditor (a little expensive)   beyer A1 (heard it...

hi, i was looking to upgrade my home system, as i am just playing out of my computer at the moment, through my horrible dell speaker. i was wondering what what amp/dac should i get, as i am planning on buying the dt990 pro's for home use next year. I was thinking the nuforce icon hdp, but i...

Hi. I am in phase of research for my next system. The headphone will be Q701. But i am frustrated about powering section. I listen music %80 from my mobile phone and %20 from my computer. They are in different rooms. I listen while working on desk with mobile phone. So i couldn't decide to buy...

Sup headfi, putting some money into my rig (have 580s, putting 650 drivers and 600 grills on), and I'm looking to grab a new amp (currently just running cans straight out of my computer input).  Any recommendations on the strongest pair with the HD600 series for around $250? (ideally would like...

Hi all,   Here's the nuts and bolts of it.   Headphones: Sennheiser HD650 new.   Source: Toshiba Laptop   Budget: AUD $600.00   First post to this forum. I may have gotten a little carried away and I now have a pair of Sennheiser HD650s on the way. I have made this purchase...

Wondering what amps you would all suggest that would drive my DT990/600s to their full potential, that would also work with some hifiman or Audeze cans later down the road. If getting one with a built in DAC, or even a seperate external DAC would help over my TiHD, let me know. I'd probably...

I'm starting to like my new HE-400 - bought last week after much discussion on Head-Fi.   Now I need a DAC and Amp - either integrated or separate - both are acceptable to me.   I'm quite aware that hundreds of options exist. Since the HE-400 is my ONLY audiophile headphone, and will be...

Hey guys   I have a set of Beyer DT770s 80Ohm.   I recently bought a Creative X-Fi Surround HD USB soundcard. It sounds fantastic BUT the THX TruStudio Surround Pro sucks big time, and when I'm taking a break from music listening to game it is a NO GO. I have heard Dolby Headphone before...

Hello everyone!    Hope someone can give me some sound advice...    I currently listen to AT M50s powered by an ALO "The National" AMP from a Macbook Air via the headphone jack using Fiio cables.   I have some money that i want to spend on upgrading the system... but I'm stuck in the...

Hi Im looking at buying the AH-D2000... but i was wondering if these would sound alright if I listened from my iPod Touch? would they soundbetter if i listened from my laptop? or if i plugged them into my stereo? basicly do i need to buy an amp to go with these? thanks

Hi,   I started a thread trying to find the best amp/DAC combo to get for my HD650 for around +-500$. The more I read, the more my preconceived opinions change. I read on Head-Fi and Headphonia that the HD650 and the BottleHead Crack are really a stellar combination, but of all the threads I...

Alright, so i've been lurking around threads for a good amp for the Beyers but i haven't bought them yet because i can't decide which ones, main uses will be for listening to Rock, Pop, dubstep/electronic, and alot of gaming(all games, fps,rts,rpg,mmo,etc)i would say50/50 for between music and...

After doing a bunch of searching and basically frying my brain, I decided to just ask. Im going to purchase some Denon D7000 headphones next week and I need an amp/dac as I will be running it from my macbook pro. Im not coming from a long audio history, so Im a bit Novice. After searching the...

Hi, First post here!   Just bought Denon AH-D600 Music Maniac. Looking for an amp/dac to go with these.   Will mostly play music from my Macbook Pro   All kinds of suggestions are welcome.   Open for portable headphone amps as well   Thanks in advance!

Hey guys,   Is there an amp/dac integrated combination you would recommend for the HE-500? Does anyone have any experience with these headphones and the O2+ODAC combo? Any recommendations are appreciated. Price range is around $400 but I can be flexible if it is worth it. I would prefer a 2...

man.. sorry for all the questions and slightly redundant posts... haha..    Was wondering, between the Lyr and Asgard which would you guys think is a better sounding amp for an lcd-2/hd800 combo?   At he moment I"ll be using the Dragonfly as my dac.   I'm guessing with the tubes of...

I'm currently waiting for an Asgard amp to arrive for another pair of headphones, and I was wondering if it would be possible to run these off of it. I've heard you can damage headphones if you put too much power into them.   I know it's completely unnecessary, but I can't plug them into the...

I've been listening to my K550s mostly amped lately, and I've had a bit of an epiphany today.   I actually think the K550s sound better unamped, connected directly to my cowon.   The mid-high spike is amplified when amped and makes it hard to listen to bands like Radiohead and Linkin Park...