I don't own a DAC1 but am strongly considering purchasing one. I have read several statements particularly in the full size amp forum about the DAC1 headphone out being sub-par. I am just wondering what the nature of the issue is. I have read 2 distinct complaints and would like to know if there...

Hi, First: I read the sticky at the top of the forum, and I don't know if this post falls into the forbidden category. I purchased the Nightfly Trilogy today, and it sounds simply awesome, but would like to encode the audio to flac. The audio is in the video portion of the DVD (video_ts)...

I would like to buy an 'all-in-one' high end headphone amp/dac/pre-amp combo. My current contenders are: 1) Headroom Ultra Desktop Amp/DAC 2) Grace Designs m902 3) Meier Symphony Must have USB input and pre-amp out. Ideally I would like DAC rate indicator lights (which the headroom does...

Hi, I am considering ordering the ultra desktop amp/dac. Are the assembled electronic modules are conformal coated? Thanks.

Hi, I just received my OK3s this week and while they are beginning to sound fantastic with burn-in, the microphonics are almost incomprehensibly bad. I understand that the OK series cable is substantially improved over the PK series, but I doubt the microphonics were worse with the PK series...

Hi, So I am thinking srsly about picking up an iaudio 7 very soon (Birthday is in 2 weeks and it would look sharp with my Westone 3s). I would like to know how old the model is and if it is due to be replaced anytime soon. Rumors welcome. Thanks.

So I have narrowed my choice of IEMs down to IE7s, Phonak Audeo PFEs, and Monster turbines. I plan to use these for everything, and I run. I run a lot. I currently run with Senn PMX-70s but since getting into head-fi I can no longer tolerate the sound. It is thin and there is no low-end so if...

I'm sure I am not the first to think of this, but I thought I would post it for us newbish grado owners: So rotating cups were driving me crazy what with the twisted Y cable. I added decorative rubber bands around the cups, and then pulled them behind the plastic block and over the round...

I'm looking to get my third real set of phones. I want them somewhat bassy, punchy and clear. I would prefer them to be portable. They must have a detachable cable. They must also be able to be fitted with velour earpads. I can't take leatherette. A key requirement is that they be speedy...

I have done the reading, I'm still a wee bit confused and would like some confirmation of my current thoughts. I currently have a Grado 325i and an ATH-A700 (closed version). I like both, and while I do use the grado as my portable phones, they aren't really good portable. They are heavy...

Does it really make any difference? Lots of DIY cables in the ultra-long sticky thread use canare F-12s, but the higher end cables seem to prefer switchcraft. The price is obviously not a factor, maybe the canare is more widely available? Thanks.

I am considering purchasing either the ATH-AD900s or the SR-325is. I would like to be able to drive them with and without an amp (which is the main reason I chosen Audio Technica and Grado). I auditioned some ATH-A700s and some SR-60s. I really liked both pairs. I listen to a lot of Zeppelin...