already decided what to buy no need 2 respond since i cannot delete this thread thank you, :) tom

Does anyone make/sell any headphone amps similar to the NuForce Icon2 (combo usb/dac/amp) that provides > 22 dB gain??   Thank you, Tom

Looking for more choices of sound cards to learn/buy for listening to digital audio, my first priority. 2nd priority is ripping from CD to flac. I don't need something super-complicated. So far the only option I've found in my price range is M-Audio Audiophile 192 - High-Definition...

  Seeking recommendations for sound card I can install for 24/96 and 24/192 digital audio?? can spend around $150-200 at the extreme most   N.B. I don't have "golden" ears, I need something that will be as smooth and  clear as possible without adding anything   For ripping hi-res...

  I'm seeking recommendations for a headphone amp or amp maker that can build me a headphone amp with 35-50 dB "gain" -- please don't admonish me etc., I know what I am doing, I have a -70 dB hearing loss, I need more amplification than you do...again I just basically need a smooth response...

Thank you for posting these ideas...they are indeed out of most people's budgets. :) :)   That said, can anyone point me to headphone amp manufacturers who can provide me a headphone amp at <= $300-ish wherein I can have 35-50 dB GAIN??   Please don't tell me that's too much, I know what...

Hello, I am new to this forum...so far people have been very nice. I have Koss Pro4AA Titanium headphones that I want to use with my PC, which has a Creative Audigy SB Audigy 2 sound card, and I've been advised that if I want the sound louder, I should acquire a headphone amp. Please...

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Thank you, everyone, you made everything MUCH clearer for me!! I will look on this forum for amplifier information... Recommendations on what to look for (equipment, specs, etc.) would would be most helpful, I noticed someone said Cmoy...I will inquire on the...

Hello, I am new to this forum, I hope I am posting to the correct forum area. As you might have guessed, I have Koss Pro-4AA Titanium headphones that I bought 3 years ago. Not the most super-comfortable headrest, but my trusty 15-year-old Pro4AAAs wore out!! Anyway, they work fine with my...