I have this DAC for sometimes and it sounds great via my old Audio-GD Digital Interface feeding SPDIF through coax.  However, I noticed that it would lose lock on SPDIF at 44.1 kHz from time to time.  I cannot duplicate the issue at will but it comes and goes.  I have two DIs, one at home and...

Just recently got the whole set of Pirates of the Caribbean DVD (I know it is old) and instantly love the soundtrack.  And hence I go get individual soundtrack CDs and found out that the recording of The Curse of The Black Pearl (the 1st one) sounds not so good: the sound level is too high and...

I have been greatly blessed by my Ref-1 and appreciate it more the longer I own it. Even with RCA to my CSP2+, it sound just amazing and so nice.  But it makes more sense to use it with Phoenix with balanced ACSS.  So now I am looking for a DAC with similar SQ strength (highly accurate and...

I have passed by several B22 with gain setting in the range of (SE/balanced) 1/2, 3/6, and SE:8 since I was told DT880/600 takes gains about 11/22 to be good choice. So I would appreciate any B22+600ohm beyer users to share your experience. Thanks!

Starting to explore into the tube world. Partly due to their high voltage swing capability, which should be great for my high impedance phones, DT880/600, and maybe coming T1 or HD800. After chatting with Donald @ DNA and Craig @ Eddy Current, I wonder what makes those hi-end amp great, such as...

I have owned Audio-GD Phoenix for a while and am still constantly amazed by its sound. Highly transparent, clear, 3D-like soundstage, refined and balanced sound, and sharp and yet smooth image without any hint of being aggressive. As much I highly enjoy it, I am looking for a similar or...

The clicking noise introduced into my headphone gear by the furnace is driving me crazy. Sometimes, it takes several seconds for the furnace to get started and I will hear the interruption synchronized with the clicking of the starter in the furnace. I have tried some Philips surge/filter...

I am thinking recable my DT880 or even K702 (seems to be problematic) to balanced XLR connections. I would like to hear your suggestions about vendors that do quality work. Also, if I would like to find a sweet spot on the cable choice (meaning cheaper but still good quality cable) and look...

I have been very pleased with one of my two setup: PSA DL III + PSA GCHA + DT880/600 ohm. And I'm looking for another amp that have similar sound trend like GCHA/GS-1 that kind of crystal clear sound. Some possible candidates are: Lehmann BCL, Auditor, ROC,...or even M^3. My previous...

I found a good combo for my AKG702: PS Audio DL III(stock) + Stello HP100. Good weight and full body in most spectrum of the music with good tonality to me. I have also tried 702 with another combo: PSA DL III + GCHA but it sound a little too bright and aggressive to me. So I ended up with DLIII...

I found a good combo for my AKG702: PS Audio DL III(stock) + Stello HP100. Good weight and full body in most spectrum of the music with good tonality to me. I have also tried 702 with another combo: PSA DL III + GCHA but it sound a little too bright and aggressive to me. So I ended up with DLIII...

After getting GCHA for several weeks, more and more I appreciate its clarity, details, and the focus. The instruments sound well positioned with body and good tonal texture. I used to double any real difference between amp, which may not be apparent at <$500 price range, but GCHA really raise...

After playing permutation and combination of my gears, I found a good combo for my DT880 (as in sig.) and really like it. Sarcastically, Caliente was bought for HD600 but now DT880 takes it away for very the good synergy of V-DAC + Caliente. Now HD600 falls back with LD MKIII and Audiosector...

In additional to the classical music that I enjoy for long time, I found movie soundtracks gradually become my new addition. They usually have great soundstage and recording, which brings great enjoyment with my head-fi gears. Anyhow, I would like to check if anyone also enjoys soundtracks and...

Hi, Just wonder has anybody know Lil' Knight's whereabouts. I have one transaction with him last week and have not "seen" him showing up after last Wed. I have not been able to get a hold of him through either his PM, ymail email, skype, or yahoo message. I guess he may have a final exam...

I just noticed that there is some static noise from M^3 (by n_maher) with HD600 BEFORE I power it up with STEPS. The static noise went away if I unplugged the DC umbilical cord, but it re-appeared when I plugged in. When I turn on the STEPS, the noise also went away (with no music playing)...

I am looking for an upgraded amp (from Arietta & LD MKIII) for my DT880 & HD600. Some candidates are: * M3+S11 (hard to get) * Kicas Caliente (some good reviews, but not for sure...) * Audio GD C-2C (great review from Skylab, thanks!) I would prefer SS amp (no time for tube hunting) with...

Hi, I have read many posts about Valab NOS, but not much of Gigalab. Some says they are very similar (and the ebay description seems to proof that to my limited understanding.) But I just spot on a Gigalab re-clocked version, and wonder if it anyone has compare it to Valab 2009 version...

I have been watching the price of HD600 at Amazon and it was more volatile than the stock market. It has been dropped to about $265 and I almost got it and then next day it jump up to $295. It is new from Amazon, not other vendors or its warehouse. Get it while it lasts! Good luck!

I had DT 880 for a few days and am quite please with the improvement over my previous HD 555. I actually just power it up with Sansa Clip and found it quite listenable (for my ear). However, I do plan to invest some and get more out of DT 880. I do plan to try LD III or some tube amp. But I...

I just got DT 880 and tried it with HOTUSB Mark VII (it is a USB DAC/AMP). For some chamber music or guitar, it sound good. But I find this combo often sounds thin at high end and the mid seems to be dry. Also, I need to turn the volume up (to about 1 o'clock) to get good sound stage (or it is...