I haven't read all the way through the thread and sorry if I'm repeating something.  The Zik 2.0k have a 192hz processor (or something) compared to the original Zik's 44hz (CD) (or something like this), and this allows them to get away without APT-X.  APT-X is only really needed, IMO, if you are...

Thanks for the insight.  It looks like the Schiit Vali is made for the 600/650's with the power and hybrid tube amp.  I am willing to test DAC's again, but I didn't hear much of a difference between the Schiit Modi and NuForce2 Dacs running through a Garage 1217 Project Starlight then when I...

I'm in the process of getting some HD 650's or 600's but wanted to know the cheapest DAC/AMP I can get to push these.  Used is fine with me.  In grad school and plan to upgrade the DAC/AMP in the future.  Suggestions?  Thanks so much in advance.  I have to get rid of my avatar pic because I had...

It's 2014, and I'm looking for something for my sister.  Her ears aren't spoiled yet, but I know she'll workout more with a great sounding pair of headphones.  When she used my UE Triple-Fi 10's, they hurt her ears, but she loved the sound.  So, earbuds are out!  On the ear makes her ears too...

I bought the Saturn Avantree aptX transmitter/receiver, and I like it.  Of course, I still have cords.  I did some "homemade" testing with my Stone Temple Pilots, Core, Tracks - I have Core on the following: HD Tracks - 4608 kbps, 96 kHz, 134.9 MB CD - 1102 kbps, 44.1 kHz, 32.1 MB (Apple...

I'm looking into these or the Bluedio - http://www.aptx.com/product/bluedio-r2-bluetoothr-stereo-headset    Looks a little familiar, doesn't it?  I like the fact that Monoprice is trusted internet company in the states, and I feel the service will be a lot better should something go wrong.    ...

Please don't laugh at me because we are all different.  I happened to love the sound I got from this EQ setting with a Garage 1217 Starlight and my V1's.     

I can't find a headphone and transmitter that user aptx lossless.  Help me find one!  There is 2:1 compression on "aptX Lossless" by the way.  I'm sure it sounds lossless compared to other other Bluetooth setups, but it's definitely not lossless.  

Things covered in this post: aptX transmitters aptX info  Getting your Mac to use aptX  aptX suggestions KLEER is BS - It's just 2.4 ghz - Until I'm corrected - Or, I lose my internet.   I have procrastinated like crazy researching Bluetooth Headphones when I should have been writing...

Have you found out anything more on this bass going in and out?  I have a 4s with an Fiio E7, but I'm not crazy about carrying the E7 in my pocket.  I have been EXTREMELY happy just using my QC15s around town without the E7, and I enjoy my Fostex ZMF mods for home.  However, they get hot in...

I'm new to the Head-Fi Community and have recently bought an entry-level setup - Garage1217 Project Starlight, NuForce uDac 2, ZMF Modified Fostex's with XLR input.  I have my old CD's downloaded to a 2 TB Western Digital My Passport for Mac in Apple Lossless format, and I have MacBook Pro...

Looks like you can buy it on Amazon, which will go through NuForce for $125 plus shipping.  I'm just wondering what the difference is with sound.  I can't believe I just bought the uDac-2 on eBay for $69 including shipping not knowing there was a uDac-3 now.  

Quick question...Going out from my MacBook Pro Retina (2012) to my Garage1217 Starlight Amp...Will that allow 24-bit sound?

So, it sounds like HD Tracks goes out and uses better Master Recordings.  Ergo, their tracks are going to sound better whether you buy 16/44.1 or 24/192 - I wouldn't hear the difference.  Is this correct?

Lenny - I have an Apple MacBook and don't have the software to convert FLAC's yet.  Any chance you could put that in an AIFF format?     On that note, is there a good free or low cost conversation software package for FLAC's to iTunes?  I'm currently in graduate school, so I can't buy what I...