I was wondering if a dac would significantly improve my portable listening experience.  I am currently using a 160 gig ipod classic with a Triad Audio L3 amp and SR-71 amp.  I switch between my Ultrasone Edition 8 and my Beyerdynamics 990DT premium headphones.  My music genre is pretty spread...

I was wondering if a dac would significantly improve my portable listening experience.  I am currently using a 160 gig ipod classic with a Triad Audio L3 amp and SR-71 amp.  I switch between my Ultrasone Edition 8 and my Beyerdynamics 990DT premium headphones.  My music genre is pretty spread...

    I was wondering if speaker stands would improve my listening experience.  I am above the speakers when i sit down.  Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

  What is the ultimate sub to use with my Era D4 speakers?  I don't want a huge sub.  I have been looking at the Era Sub8 woofer.  If you guys have a better idea, don't hesitate to let me know.  I will be mostly listening to music.  Occasionally, i will watch movies.  Thanks guys!

I was wondering if i needed a sub for my setup.  I know its probably personal preference however I want to hear your opinion.  I am currently running an Idecco with Era D4 speakers.  I think it sounds great but i keep toying with the idea of a sub.  My source is mostly an ipod classic and my...

Guys, I need help! I hooked up my SR-71 to my iPad and to my disappointment it hasn't been a good experience. I receive a lot of background noise at high volumes. My headphones are Edition 8's and 990t. The 990t sounded the worst out of the two. By the way this only happens when watching iTune...

Guys, I need help! I hooked up my SR-71 to my iPad and to my disappointment it hasn't been a good experience. I receive a lot of background noise at high volumes. My headphones are Edition 8's and 990t. The 990t sounded the worst out of the two. By the way this only happens when watching iTune...

Fellow Hi-fiers, I just received my Beyer 990DT 240 ohms in the mail today. i was excited until i hooked it up to my SR-71 and listened to my tunes. I felt that the volume was not loud compared to my edition 8s. I have my gain set to high and the pot volume is set to 3 o clock position. I don't...

Fellow Hi-fiers, I just received my Beyer 990DT 240 ohms in the mail today. i was excited until i hooked it up to my SR-71 and listened to my tunes. I felt that the volume was not loud compared to my edition 8s. I have my gain set to high and the pot volume is set to 3 o clock position. I don't...

This newbie needs help guys!!!! I am addicted to hi-fi now. I just purchased my edtion 8 for portable use. Now i am in the market for a nice open headphone that i can listen to at home on my macbook pro and ipod. i was kind of thinking Grado or AKG. Unfortunately my main audio source is an ipod...

Please help!!!!!! I am a newbie that has high expectations for sound quality. Most of my music is off Itunes. I know that lossless is the way to go. However Itunes is simple for me and i do not have the time to invest in purchasing cd's and converting them. I currently own shure E530s and now...