I was born in 1963. I remember the TVs of the pre-solid-state days. Lots of tubes, ran hot, and had less ventilation than this amp. From that, I doubt airflow/cooling will be a problem.

I'm surprised there aren't more post on this promising headphone amp also. But, I'd like to see a touch screen user interface and the ability to store say about 25 different correction curves. Because I have four pairs of headphones on my desk now with others elsewhere in the house. It'd be...

I'm aware of the differences between Class A and Class D.  But, I believe the Class D power amplification circuitry on the NAD D3020 drives the speaker outputs only.  It probably uses an operational amplifier for the headphone out.  From the objectivist standpoint I should hear no difference?  I...

I was using the high setting.

I've listened  to my T50RP's through my NAD D3020 and my Audeze Deckard.  Through the NAD I found the T50RP's to be very fatiguing.  Yet through the Deckard not fatiguing at all.  I haven't noticed this with other headphones I own such as the Audioquest Nighthawks or Sennheiser HD 700's.   Has...

Another internet direct option is the Aperion Audio Allaire Bluetooth Speakers.  These speakers could be connected by 3.5 mm from the Geek Out 450 to the speaker pair by one cable, no spliter required.  They cost about $400, get good reviews and have a sub out for future expansion.  Aperion...

I stream exclusively.  My computer is linked via usb cable to an NAD D3020.  I use Spotify mostly but sometimes Classical Archives or Hearts of Space.  I listen to Jazz, Bluegrass, Classical, Lounge, and Space Music.  My budget is $150 to $300, maybe, more like to $200. It depends on what's...

My current headphone collection consists on the HD 598's, a pair of seriously old Grado SR80's, a Fostex T50RP, and, for portable listening Phillips Fidelio M1's.  These are the ones I'm listening to lately at least. Of all of them I like the Senns the best. The Fostex and Grado models fatigue...

Weather permiting, I'll be there.  Maybe I'll even visit The Original!

I recently bought a pair of Tascam TH-02 headphones. They cost about $30. They have very good sound for the money. But, they feature a 10' cable.  These phones are suited more for larger heads.  So, those of us with small ones might have to wear a baseball cap while listening to these. Check out...

Thank You MalVeaux,   I thought DACs might not contribute much to the sound of a system.  Because, as you state, the same chipsets show up in DACs of all different prices.  And, I agree that analog stages must contribute more to the sound of a system.   I guess the moral of the story is not...

I have to ask, "Has the community of pro hifi writers and critics ever met a DAC they did not LOVE?"  Seems to me that I have not read a review that panned a DAC.  So, what's up with that? Can they all be not good but very very good?  I doubt it.  So, please if you know of a pro review that...

For what is worth, I had an audio salon owner confide in me once, that most of his "high end" purchases were by doctors, lawyers, and "indian chiefs".  Also that all most of them were looking for was compliments on their taste in audio gear.  They were looking to boost their egos with expensive...

Hello All,   I'd like some thoughts on a pair of 'phones before I buy. The JBL TMG81 is the set in question.  I've read elsewhere that these are similar or identical to the AKG K520.  Anyone know if this is true?  These will be used with an iPhone, w/o an amp, for jazz, downbeat, and lounge...

Thanks M'Lord every little bit helps (no pun intended).