So my father, in his version of a midlife crisis, has accumulated quite a bit of vintage hifi gear by pillaging the basements of friends.   So now he has a working Scott 222C (approximately 1962 vintage)   and a pair of Klipschorns (approximately 1987 vintage)   And he wants a DAC...

Taking the annual christmas trip on Virgin this year, and they've got free inflight wifi so... I'm posting this from 34000ft above Milwaukee, while going 543mph. It certainly makes flying a lot less sucky to have the internet! Merry christmas everyone!

Hi all-- I am having a little trouble finding an equalizer for the Mac that will actually control the USB output when a DAC is connected. The iTunes equalizer will, but of course, iTunes doesn't play FLAC. I've been using Cog for FLAC playback, but as far as I can tell, the equalizer I'm...

Does anyone have a parts list for the CKKIII drawn up with part numbers from either Mouser or DigiKey? I'm having trouble locating some of these parts, partially because I don't really know what I'm looking for. I think I have most of it right but I'd really like to verify against a parts...

So as my search for a portable amp continues, I'm stuck at the following place: I've preordered the RSA Shadow, but the price tag is making me choke a little bit since I've never paid that much for a piece of audio equipment in my life. None of my headphones cost nearly that much. I...

I'm trying to make a decision about a portable amp for my iPhone. I only have one set of high impedance 'phones (HD580) but the rest are pretty low impedance. I'm looking for an amp that will really suit my primary headphones (ATH-M50 and ATH-ES7) for my music taste (primarily electronic). A...

For the past four years I've been using some UE Super.Fi Studio3 as my portable IEMs. They've held up to my abuse remarkably well considering I hear a lot of people had problems with the cables for these. That said, I think it's coming to be time to retire them, and I'm looking for a suitable...

I'm trying to determine if these pads might fit a set of headphones I have but I can't find my pads and before I order more and spend $40 I'd like to be sure they'll fit. Can someone just measure the diameter of a set of 770 or 880 pads for me? That's all I'll need to know if these might fit...

Just wanted to update all of you, as I know there have been threads about this in the past. I spoke to "Bob" at Beyerdynamic this morning, and was able to order GENUINE leather headband cover replacements direct. They're only available in black, according to Bob, but they were I think $19...

So I am in the market for a DAC/Amp in the $200ish range. For within $10 of price, I can buy an iBasso d2+ (new), a Corda 2Move (used) or an emerald (used). For a little more I can get the Emerald new, or a Fubar III ($229). I have no idea what might make one superior to another and...

So I thought I was totally content with my setup, HD580s, Edirol UA5 USB interface, Mini3 amp. Then I found Head-fi. Since coming to the forums a couple weeks ago, I've purchased THREE new pairs of headphones, and am currently lusting after a fourth. I can get either the Audio...

Hi all-- I'm finally giving in and acquiring an amp--I've been putting it off and been telling myself I don't "need" one but I think it's time. I also need a DAC as I'm driving off a laptop and I'm realizing it really needs some help. I've got the technical wherewithal and free time to...

Hi all-- I'm currently rocking out to a pair of HD580s. They're a couple years old (at least 6 or 7 years now) and I THINK the left driver is going. I'm finding either my hearing has changed or the bass has softened and is not as tight as I'd like it to be. That said, I really love these...