Looking to replace my xduoox3 that the headphone jack no longer works. I tried to solder it and could not fix it. Hard to keep up with all the DAPs coming out or existing. Looks like some contenders are FiiO m7 FiiO m6 Shanling m0

I have been relatively happy with my xduoo x3. I think ive had it for a few years and it has just died on me. I am looking for a replacement DAP. I know that there are probably a lot of advancements made since this unit came out. I am not looking for anything in particular. I was happy with...

I haven't followed headphones much in the past 5 years. Still happy with my current setup. Posting for my brother who is looking for a set of cans that are closed back, over ear, under $200. Mostly used for gaming, some music. He does not have an amp.

I am looking to replace my gen5 ipod running rockbox. lol. I am interested in obscure chinese daps and the walnut looks tempting but i need something with a screen and decent storage space. All of my library is flac. I don't necessarily have a set price, but just looking for what is currently...

I have been purchasing more and more vinyl and am looking to replace my old pioneer turntable. I have an older Rotel preamp that is working fine. I have no interest in USB recording or anything of that nature. I just want a nice, bare bones, great sounding kit. I have no problem purchasing...

I have a bottlehead crack. I was wondering if it would be possible to plug in two sets of headphones via a splitter and not damage anything. The cans i would be using are senn hd600 and beyer dt880 600s.

I take the train every morning to work and am looking for some headphones to get me through the monotony. I have a very nice setup for home and don't really need or expect that level of detail when im commuting. I don't want to have to invest in an amplifier. Something cheap (less than $50)...

Well, actually my brother in law needs help. They just moved into a new house and he's looking for some speakers for a home theater. He has points he can use on a couple sites which gives him these three for his top options...

I use my Emu 0404 usb as both my headphone DAC and recording interface, but over the year or so that i've owned it, I cannot get it to play well with my win 7 64 bit system. It is always popping and clicking. I've literally tried everything. Can anyone recommend a replacement, that can act as...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sugar-rautbord/post_2596_b_1070159.html   After watching the spider man sample, i agree it sounds "better" to my ears, but i am not sure why.  There is no way a 128kbps mp3 is going to sound better than the lossless file.  Maybe im missing something. 

I am looking for a portable that has a flat response and good isolation.  I am used to my hd600s and dt880s, but i dont want to use those in public.  I listen to a wide variety of music, anything from jazz, electro, rock, r&b etc...  I have to take the subway to work every morning and dont want...

I just got a job where I am spending over an hour on the subway each way on the commute.  Most of my listening is done at home and I have a great home setup, but know nothing of IEMs.  I want something that will cut out a lot of the train noise, as it can get quite loud.  I dont want be one of...

The right channel on my dynaco pas 3 is on the fritz and I need a good amp tech in chicago.  anyone have recommendations?

Just a few days ago the right channel on my stereo system started to crap out.  Currently the right channel generally doesnt work, but sometimes if i turn the music up loud, the channel starts working again for a little while.  I checked all physical connections and nothing is loose.  The signal...

I started a groupbuy for the bottlehead crack and acted as an intermediary between members and doc b. for all the funds.  Is it acceptable for Doc. B to leave me feedback on the "transaction" even though this was never an actual "item for sale"?

I think the Y split is one of the more challenging parts of a cable to execute cleanly.  It would be nice if we could compile a small catalogue of different ways people execute their splits.  Whether that be with a bought product, or craftyness with shrink wrap.  Lets see them.     My...

My motherboard has a optical out.  Is it possible to go optical in and then use the 1/4" outputs on the back?  Or would I have to go optical in & out?  My emu is super clicky and poppy and im just trying to figure out something that may remedy this. 

My grandpa just got some Axiom bookshelfs and gave me his old IMF Compact Monitor 3 speakers.   These replace the Advents I had, and have a lot more detail.        The foam surrounds on the midranges is shot, but the speakers overall sound great. Just wondering if anyone has heard of...

Saw this on parts express email today.  http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-383  Anyone have insight how this may translate as a headamp?  

I am looking for an amp to drive my Sennheiser HD600/650 as well as my grado sr-80s.  My budget is $250 MAX, and im not sure if i should go with a tube amp or solid state.  Right now im kicking around the idea of getting the schiit asgard, but building a Bottlehead crack is also something ive...

I just got an emu 0404 USB.  I am running windows 7 64 bit, using fubar with ASIO4all.  I do have some general pops and clicks that i cant seem to get rid of, but it really gets bad when im web browsing and scrolling with my mouse (NOT WIRELESS).  I have read through the other threads, and have...

My current computer system is:  FLAC > onboard out (waiting for my emu 0404) > Dynaco Pas 3 preamp > cheapy sonance power amp > EMF Electronics speakers.  The pre and power amp run through a furman conditioner.  For some reason while listening to certain songs, i hear a phase effect in the high...

I just ordered an emu 0404, have not received it yet, but I have some questions so I can be prepared when I get it.  My motherboard has the option of optical as well as coax spdif outputs.  If im understanding correctly, my options for audio out to the interface are USB 2.0, optical, or coax...

I have about $400 to spend on speakers and a sound card.  A 2.0 or 2.1 setup is all I am looking for, and want passive speakers, as i will send audio out to an old pioneer receiver.  Have no problems buying used gear.  So, if anyone could recommend speakers that cost around $300 and a sound card...

I need to get a new recording interface, but I would like it to double as my DAC for listening to my FLAC files as well.  PC running windows 7.  I know a lot of people use the emu 0404 as a standalone DAC.  Does anyone else have suggestions for recording interfaces with good DACs?  Lets say $300...