I have a problem with my Matrix M-Stage. It usually works good for a while, but then there comes this low trembling noise creeping and eventually overtakes everything. When I press with downward force on my 6.5mm jack I can sometimes make it stop. This makes me believe there is something wrong...

I'm looking to exchange my current USB DAC iBasso D3 for something that's a little more suited for gaming and I'm currently thinking about buying one of the Creative cards. For headphones I use the AKG K701 with the Matrix M-Stage for amplification. Therefore, I think (given the nature of the...

I don't think one should accuse OP for making awful sounding mixes just because he uses Skullcandy.   Anyway, the 100mW thing is probably because they require more power to function at it's best (bigger drivers maybe?).

Terrific amp!    

  Quote:   Indeed it is! Got it pretty cheap because it wasn't in working order. My first ever turntable and I'm happy with the sound. Michael Jackson, for instance, was a completely new (and better) experience :)

  Quote:   It sure looks good, doesn't it :D

  Imma so happy!

ESW9. Very punchy and detailed. Like you, when I've hade enough of my (most awesome) neutral K701, ESW9 is the bad boy I tend to.

  Quote:     Must be the 7506. http://portablespeakersource.com/wp-content/themes/custom/custom/images/sony-mdr-7506.jpg   Thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATHESW9A-Portable-Wooden-Headphones/dp/B0030O0Q2U   Had these for 3 years now.   Unbelievable good. The detail of the bass is astonishing...

  Quote:   Thank you! Though the V6 seems to have red stripes on the cups while these seem to have blue. Is there any difference?

Kind of depends on what output you already have... I see those are rated at 28.5 Ohms. I have a pair of Audio Techinca ESW9 at 32 Ohms, plays fine through an iPod Nano 5G unamped, but with my Sanza Clip they benefit from amplification. But I only knew that because I've heard the difference...

Thread hijack, anyone knows what headphones these are?  

I like them a lot. I don't think there's much, if any, difference when amping them. Haven't tried them with any source other than the iPod Nano 5th gen though but it seems to drive them good enough.

A slightly modified version of someone's foobar skin (Kabuki and Foodly or something like that...). Very nice except that it stutters occasionaly as if it's buffering... Can't figure out why.