Last time I spent money on "proper" audio cable was 12 years ago. The speaker cable was from Van Den Hul in the UK. Now I use cheap 12 gauge solid copper wire with thin insulation from home depot. It's better and cheaper (. I also tried the lamp wire or zip cord which did not work for me). My...

Quote: Thanks Pacha, I love that place.  

Thanks ! I love that place.

As much as I love my DMK-IV as a DAC the LCD display on mine has developed issues where the illumination is very uneven. I am glad it's only cosmetic but still annoying every time I look at it...

Thanks for the replies. I honestly can't hear any audible difference but I might try a few options and compare.   Happy New Year, Guy

Happy New Year Head-Fi'ers !  

There are rumors that using iTunes to RIP CD's directly to ALAC does not work as well as Ripping to AIFF and then converting to ALAC.    Wondering what are your thoughts and experiences with iTunes, AIFF and ALAC and if you use other methods with a Mac.   Here is a link to one of these...

Hi ! Happy New Year.

I recently got the HLLY and as a DAC I really like it. Well built and has some weight to it. Doesn't feel as cheap as some others at the price. As far as the headphone output I was not as impressed but you have to keep in mind I am using entry level Grado SR-60's. The remote control is a nice...

Just tried the sock mod and Bass is better.

I have had my SR-60's since 1998 and it's been one of my best audio purchases ever. Originally I bought them for use with a good old Technics portable CD player from 1994 (Pre "i-story"). I had an issue with the cable a couple of years later and needed new pads (the old style ones) and Grado...

It's the "i". $10 is not bad for an "i". Works for Apple.

Just came across the UE Super Fi 5 Vi on Amazon for under $70 shipped.   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DERZK0/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A3QAX8970KLBXT&tag=dealnewscom

  Paris, Summer 2010

Buy a couple of serious subs and carry on.