edit: closed and moved to LCD3 thread for advise 

EDIT:  After reading thread here at http://www.head-fi.org/t/512517/why-is-spdif-better-than-usb , it seems like its all about implementation and jitter isolation.  I've decided to not go with DDC in between as SPDIF already have galvanic isolation.  Thanks   Hello Everyone,   I'm planning...

Hello Head-fiers   I currently have the Bel Canto C5i integrated dac/amp that is connected to the V4 Magnum as well as the Philharmonitor (http://philharmonicaudio.com/philharmonicaudio/philpages/monitors.html). Both the integrated amp and the speaker were purchased last summer and V4 was...

Hello head-fiers   I'm pretty much settled on headphone setup with my Magnum V4 and Centrance Dacport; now would like to venture on to the speaker side for home use.  The speaker system will be used 60% music, 30% gaming, 10% movie.   The one I'm aiming for is 2.1 system and the new Mini...

Thanks for the advice!! I will take down this for now.

EDIT: nvm it was my silly mistake

Hello Head-fiers, I need some advice from you cable gurus in order to finding out the right interconnect cable for me. My rig will be Xciter DAC, AMP, and Grado GS-1000i. I would like the price to be under $250 with .5m Some characteristics I'm looking forward is upfront mid and tight bass...

I'm about to purchase NIB GS-1000 from individual seller but he does not know whether its i version or not. He claim that it is the latest model but does not want to open the box. Is there any way to find out whether its GS-1000i or not without opening the box? Thanks

REMEMBER!! this is initial impression. ED8 only have 5 hours of burn in. Hello head-fiers.. I've recently sold my HD800 in order to purchase GS/PS1000; however, I've stumbled upon a really nice deal on Edition 8 that I couldn't resist. I heard many compliments on them about their bass...

Hello head-fiers, I've just took a plunge and ordered edition 8. Now I would need to look out for dac/amp solution. I'm currently thinking about the iQube V2 but am open to other candidates... Budget is $1500 and I would prefer to have amp headphone output to be mini over 1/4 since I don't...

Hello head-fiers, Just wanted know if C&C XO+ will make any hissing sound with highly efficient iem or not. I'm thinking of pairing it with jh11 pro.. I've tried searching it but head-fi search function does not let me use "C&C" nor "XO+". I will appreciate any kind of help. thanks

Hello fellow head-fiers.. I worked my butt off during this summer to collect some of the fine headphone rig and it happened to do so. After 3 month of part-time jobs, I was able to become a proud owner of HD800 along with nice pico dac, DNA Sonett, and APS cables. My first experience through...

Hi guys, this is my first time acquiring a tube amp and I would like to start tube rolling. On the label, it has two tube slots with one being 5AR4 and another being 6H30. I have close to none knowledge in tubes and have no clue which one will suit my need. I did search a bit on 5AR4 rectifier...

Hello fellow head-fiers! I joined this board back in March and I've started to notice the meaning of "sorry for your wallet" quote. Ever since becoming a membership here, I have bought HD800, DNA Sonett, Pico DAC, and APS V3 balanced cable and RCA interconnect. Roughly about $3,400 in total...

I think I need some help here... I've just received a brand new HD800 from a brown truck this morning. Unfortunately, I can't hook it up to my amp because I'm still awaiting a balanced cable from apuresound so I've decided to go local radio shack and get stereo to mono jack adapter(THIS IS JUST...

I live relatively close to Music Direct store at Chicago and would love to audition some headphones before purchasing. I would like to know if you guys carry 1. K601/701/702 2. HD600/650 3. 225i/RS-2/RS-1 Thanks!!

Viewing a thread - Little Dot MK VII Oh boy...

I was originally intended to rip my cds to flac file to play it on 8GB sansa clip I've bought for $49 at local wal-mart. But I have no knowledge and previous experience about ripping to file besides mp3. I checked this site and followed all the instructions » Step-by-Step Guide to Secure CD...

T5 I tried to search it but the search function didn't let me use "T5" due to being too short. Any one have a hands on experience on these? Its only 4GB but I like the idea of memory stick style. I wonder if it lets drag and drop/bookmark feature..

I was originally going for IEM but am having a second thought on fullsized headphones because of their advantage in soundstage. I'm going to use it with PDCP > Optical cable > iBasso D10(DAC/AMP) > IEM/Headphone. I mainly listen to country pop, pop, and rock. I don't mind whether its...

I'm sorry for the noobness.. I did search quite a bit but still have not got a hang of it. I currently play my lossless files straight from my 4gb nano 3g to er4p and need a new mp3 player due to lack of file storage. I'm also planning on doing some major upgrade by buying a set of amp and...

Hi, I currently own ER4P and usually listen to them straight from my ipod. My father is showing an interest on the sound quality I get from this portable and I think it will be a great idea to buy a quality headphone for his next birthday which is coming up in April. I asked him couple questions...