Thanks for the response! :)   I forgot to mention that I do have the E17 Dac but that is for portable use only.   I will definitely research more on Mavericks product. 

Hi guys,   I am looking for an advice for which DAC to choose from. Either the FiiO E09K or Mav Audio D1 or D2.   Why only these 3 choices? First I need 2 analog (RCA) outputs, one to my Headphone Amp, and another to my active 2.1 speakers. Secondly, these 3 are the only choice I...

Quote: Is there any other way than taking the speakers apart? I don't want to void the warranty yet. :)

Hi guys,   I just bought a pair of Aktimate Mini active speakers. After setting up everything, I notice that the speakers emits sounds from a local radio station very faintly, even without any audio source or the RCA cables plug into. I notice it just by switching the speakers ON. Please...

thanks for the recommendation. i am leaning towards the d1080 currently...about the sound card config, can anyone advise?      

i wanted to still incorporate my Millet Hybrid Minimax with my HD650. Sounds much better to use the Asus STX as a DAC and Minimax as the amp for my headphones.      

 can you plug the speaker's rca cable to 6.3mm adapter and plug it into the headphone jack? is this even safe?     i mean there is only 1 set of RCA jacks on the sound card. So i have to unplug my amp in order to plug in the speaker's rca cable right      

Hi everyone, I currently do not have a speaker setup, but my current audio setup is : Senn HD650 > Hybrid Minimax amp > Asus Xonar STX (thru RCA). I am planning to buy a speaker setup particularly looking at the Swan D1080MkII or the Harman Kardon SS III. (These are the 2 speaker I can...

oh yea!! I forgot to add the Sony S series as well.   I just don't see any reviews on them, and wondering about their sound quality.   As for the hippo, not impress with the battery life.

Read that the Clip+ is rather overrated in terms of sound quality, but a very good value for the price.   I narrowed it down to a used:   Zune 80GB iPod Touch (2nd Gen) iPod 5th Gen Cowon S9 Samsung P3   Out of these, which one are the best candidate?

My iPod video just died on me, and currently looking for a new replacement.   So looking for an 8GB or more, high/great sound quality.   I don't really need a video function as I don't even play movies/videos on my iPod.   Suggestions and advices will be greatly appreciated.  ...

Guys, bought a pair of tubes from Beezar. One of tubes lights up brighter than the other, is it normal for this? Will there be an unbalanced sound? I tried listening to it and couldn't hear any difference, but still curious.

Just got my Minimax from a Head-Fi member a couple of days ago. The minimax doesn't have the tube light (led) and was wondering if I could still add them? Any DIYer in the Los Angeles area care to help me?

anyone?

Not sure if I post in the right section. But here goes. So I just my Hybrid Minimax Amp, previously I have been using my AV Receiver since I use it for my speakers. Is there a way to connect the Minimax through PC to Receiver then to the Amp? This is a picture of the back of the amp...

excellent...now I gotta consider this as a potential purchase...

Quote: Originally Posted by weibby DAC II Why would you say so?

Which of the following will you choose, assuming price is equal. Maverick D1 OR Little Dot DAC II?? Which do you think perform better?

Quote: Originally Posted by NumLock Sounds like your current setup(X-Fi to AVR) should be good enough depending on which model receiver you have. Which model HK is it? One thing is the HD650 is not that great for gaming. I have them myself. I borrowed a DT880 and they were a lot...

Hey guys, I am currently looking for an amp to power up my HD650. I mainly use the headphones for 70% gaming and 30% music. It sounds okay with my current setup, but I am sure it can do better with a proper amp. My current setup is Creative X-Fi Music -> Harman Kardon AV Receiver. I...

where can I inquire to get someone to build the CK2III? Also how much does it roughly costs?

Don't think I can read all of the 80 page posts... But to sum it up, can anyone with the D1 share their opinion with the headphone amp section? How is the sound quality compared to other SS hp amp (particularly Little Dot MKV)?

^Thanks... Yeah I am looking on a used Compass and a used LD MKV. Just so confused which to get. I know the compass have gotten good reviews serving as a dual purpose of DAC/AMP and Pre AMP, but how is the Headphone AMP particularly compared with the LD MKV, is the compass in par with...

bump to the top! by the way my sources are a X-Fi creative music --> Harman Kardon AVR240

1. AudioGD Compass 2. Little Dot MKV Out of the 2 which will you choose that will suit the HD650 better?