Hi, just ordered W40 for my AK120II. I want to listen balanced, but the stock cable doesn't provide that. What is the most comfortable aftermarket balanced cable for W40?

Just got AK120II and they sound amazing!! I have never had a balanced rig before, and was wondering if Sennheiser IE80 would pair up nicely with the DAP. Does anyone have a first-hand experience with this set up?

Hello, I decided not to bother reading all the previous posts. Can anyone summarize what are the best tubes for this amp? Thank you :D  

Besides my usual head-fi gear, I also have some speaker setups for my casual listening in my room. The Swan M200 Mk-II is my main monitor-like speakers that I hook up with my Schiit Bifrost. The only thing that comes out is pure bliss. However, when I hook my Bifrost's line-out to the Aux...

I haven't read all the posts, so please do understand. I was wondering how BitPerfect compares to Audirvana Plus.

Thank you for the feedback! I decided to go for the Lyr and I love it!!! 6moons said some really good things about HD800 and Lyr, and I might get ortho somewhere down the road, so I thought I should invest in something long-term. I probably won't buy another amp in a loooooooong time...

I use my Lyr as coffee warmer (jk, the cup's empty)

Okay, since I can't really afford tube rolling (I'm broke lol), I'll go 'head and try the 6BZ7, and later, if I get some cash, the 23's. Thank you guys for contributing to this thread!

Hey guys, I'm a late comer to this thread, and I am too lazy to read all 176 pages' worth of texts lol (I gave up at 34). So far, what are the best recommended tubes for HD650? I listen to all genres btw (except heavy metal). Also, if possible, can you guys give me some links to where I can...

Hello, I'm a newbie audiophile with Senn HD650 and FiiO E7/9 combo. I am planning to get a Schiit, but I don't know which Schiit (lol) will be the best for me. Although I currently have only the HD650, I will soon upgrade it to HD700 or HD800. Also, which DAC will go along well with this...

Quote: Bobeau, I sincerely apologize if I have offended you.   What I meant to say was that I literally cannot comment on the SQ of E8 because I have not listened to it. Nothing more, nothing less. I have never said ANYTHING about it being overpriced. I just said it was out of my...

Thank you, Prospero, for answering my question.   And Bobeau, while I love the modern look (sorry, but I can't comment on the sound quality as I have not listened to the E8) and the reviews are good, they are way out of my price range (which, by the way, is about $500±100).   Now, I can...

I'm curious, but how does Smeggy's Thunderpants compare to Sennheiser HD650?  (Yeah, ones is open and one is closed)   I need closed cans that can match the SQ of the HD650 (the sound signature doesn't have to be exact; but I am looking for something that can replace HD650 when I am in the...

Oh, I see. Actually, that doesn't sound bad at all. And I do like the wooden finish :) I know this one's way out of my budget, but how does Beyer T5p sound?