I just rewired and packed the cans on a set of stanton dynaphase 60 headphones.  Now i'm picking up a 60hz buzz in each ear, with the headphones UNPLUGGED.  I can hear it when i get closer to a dimmer switch, or if someone turns on the light. it is very apparent.  Is there any way to prevent...

I dont mind a little coloration if it enhances the listening experience. What are people's thoughts on the Schiit Magni vs the Vali? Is the "tube sound" worth an extra 20$? Or would somethign else be better?

Those both look pretty good. I dont know how much it matters, but I listen to a lot of electronic music at high bitrates. Everything from chillout, to drum and bass, to psytrance, and such like that. It seems a lot of the amps I find dont do very well with bass, and for me that is an important...

I'm looking for a decent desktop headphone amp that can drive most things I can throw at it. I currently don't have anything too terribly special, just a set of modified monoprice cans atm. But i do plan on getting better stuff in the future.  I currently have a Fiio E11 and I love it, but I...

Well i just managed to get the board out without damaging it. Turns out you do need to desolder the volume pot. It actually wasnt difficult. At least now i can repair the flaky input jack. 

I have a Fiio E11 amp I bought used over a year ago.  The input jack has a broken solder joint and will only work if it is pressed on in a certain way.  The issue I'm coming across is, I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the board out of the shell. I got both covers off, screws...

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Okay, so I've been traipsing around this forum for a bit trying to figure out what I should pick up to replace my modified Shure E2C IEMs. I was given a pair of the E2Cs a few years back and I loved them. I ended up wearing out the cord as anyone who has owned E2Cs knows, so i recabled them and...

I know this forum is full of these posts, but i really am having a hard time with this. I have little to no reference point to make a decision on anything and it makes it very difficult to find something suited for me. Any help at all would be appreciated. 

Okay, so I've been traipsing around this forum for a bit trying to figure out what I should pick up to replace my modified Shure E2C IEMs. I was given a pair of the E2Cs a few years back and I loved them. I ended up wearing out the cord as anyone who has owned E2Cs knows, so i recabled them and...

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Keep us updated.

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w2893 is decently thicker. 

Well considering the prices of silver lately, good luck finding something cheap.