I recently upgraded from the 2006 HeadRoom MicroAmp with Desktop upgrade - to the 2007 Ultra MicroAmp. One major difference is that the 2007 Ultra is transportable in that it requires a power adapter and has no battery capability. I talked to the guys at HeadRoom quite a bit before I made...

iPod Classic 160, ALO Jumbo Cryo, 2007 HeadRoom Ultra Micro Amp and UE-5c. It falls under transportable because the amp needs a power adapter - no batteries.

Quote: Originally Posted by slwiser I am use the Lavry DA10 between my Oppo and my Headphone amp at home. Very cool. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by rlanger Definitely deaf! With that budget you should take a serious look at the Stello DA100. It might cost you a little more than $700 to your door (unless you can find it used), but it will be worth it. BTW, doesn't the WA6 rock?! What rectifier...

Hi all, This is my first stab at a decent setup and am thinking perhaps I should invest in a better DAC for the optimum of what I have. I finally 'realize' what everyone means by synergy between each component and have found that overall. So keeping in mind synergy, the price of what I have...

bump - anyone?

Thank you everyone for answering my questions. I have another question for those inclined to help this newb out: Would I benefit more using the internal DAC in the Oppo hence analog out to my amp; or should I go optical to my MicroDAC? Is it safe to assume that since the MicroDAC cost twice...

Can anybody comment if all settings can be accessed via the front panel display and remote - without needing a LCD TV/Monitor?

Quote: Originally Posted by Redo All SACD's are required to include a 2-channel version of the music, and the 5.1 channel is optional. You'll want to setup your Oppo to only play the 2-channel versions of the SACD. You'll also want the Oppo to automatically playback SACD's instead of...

I'm thinking about getting the Oppo DV-970HD. I will be using the optical out to feed a Headroom MicroDac and then on to a WooAudio6. I've read the user manual for the Oppo and it specifically says that SACD and DVD-A playback will only work with the 5.1 analog outputs because of copy...

I have about 10 hours on my new Grado RS-1 and I must say that they are definitely revealing - anything in my collection under 320kbps and it sounds like crap. I've tried the grado's with the LD MicroTube and MicroStack. I like the Microstack better. I have the UE-5c also and being more...

Pretty old post but if your still interested in a personal opinion - I own the UE-5c and I love them. I'm not looking for a new set of IEM's anytime soon. I was on the list for the triple-fis (long story) but ended up with the UE-5c and have never looked back. I upgraded from the Super.fi...

Just after a few songs with these RS-1's and WOW! This is the first time I've ever taken a full size can out of the box, pluged-in and not felt that "maybe this or maybe that will be better after some burn-in" - I mean these are perfect for how I like my music. This kind of take-off experience...

I've worked up the Grado ladder and still have my SR-60. The last top-o-line Grado I owned was the RS-2 - which I ended up selling. So get this - I couldn't resist and received my RS-1 yesterday - but the sad thing (in more ways than one) is that they are currently tucked away in my office...

oops - aac 320...lol