I know that most don't recommend tube amps for planar magnetics, but Quad specifically made a tube amp for the Era 1 and I am wondering if anyone has a tube (or other amp) recommendation for this set that doesn't cost an insane amount. I am currently running a modi-magni, but my magni has an...

I love the sound of my Hifiman Edition XS, but I am beyond disappointed in the build quality for a 500 dollar product. Not only do they just feel chintzy, but now they have developed an audio distortion issue in less than a year of use. I had the original HE400s back in the day, and while they...

I have am currently running a Modi/Magni stack with my Edition XS. Generally, it sounds great. However, my understanding is that this stack is a little bright, and since the XS is also a little bright, I think I might do well with a warmer/darker amp/dac pairing. I am going to be using the...

My old Hifiman he400 broke (original blue version, not the se or the i) and I'd like to get a new set of cans but its been a while since I've looked. I loved the sound of the he-400, although I always thought the design was lacking (tight headband, and the ear pads should have been thicker)...

Earlier this weekend, I was digging around the house and found my uncle's old Carver 900 "Magnetic Field Power Amplifier." Having just purchased the HifiMan he-400s but not having enough to spend on an extra amp at the moment, I decided to test out the headphone amp on it, in case it was an...

I am having a hard time choosing between these models.The first two area really hard to find, but I found a seemingly reputable store that sells them (seyo-shop), and now that I have access to all three, I dont know what to do. I listen to pretty much every kind of music, and I am looking for...

So, I need to buy some headphones, and I have heard people say that the Grado Sr225i is the best rock headphone for the money, but is there anything else you would recommend up to the 300-350 price range over the Grados?   Is there anything in that price range that handles rock as well, but...

I need to get a new set of headphones and I am experiencing the paradox of choice (we create choice so that we can find exactly what we need, but we create so much choice that the decision becomes too difficult and we make no choice at all).   I tried the Beyrdynamic dt880s this week and I...

I mean, I know I'll be able to use them, but does it have enough power to really make them shine?      http://www.nodevice.com/images/sm/big/2008_09_30_07_31_29/47850_1.jpg     http://www.nodevice.com/images/sm/big/2008_09_30_07_31_29/47850_2.jpg     thanks.

I have 3 JBL HLS810 speakers, with two more on their way. I was wondering what a good subwoofer would be to pair with it.   Price range: I can go up to 250 or 300, but I would prefer it to stay around 200.     Product MPN MPN HLS810 Key Features Speakers Function Main /...

  Model 96012L Solid Oak top, Oak veneer bottom 4 ohms nominal Frequency response 43 to 20 KHZ +/- 2 1/2 db 33 to 20 KHZ +/- 6 db Sensitivity  93 db spl @ 1 meter 2 6 1/2" bass midrange drivers 10 MM titanium tweeter 36" high, 12 5/8" deep, 9 3/8" wide.  ...

I am buying the AKG 702s this week, and I am wondering, is audio quality lost when going from Computer sound card > receiver > headphones (plugged into 1/4" jack on the receiver)? What is the best way to go between the soundcard and receiver for the best quality? My sound card ins and...

I am buying these for 80% music 10% movies 10% games A few songs that might help the recommendation: YouTube - Trentemoller - Evil Dub-Moan YouTube - Pollini plays Chopin Nocturne op.9 no.1 YouTube - Tool - Lateralus YouTube - Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Stay Or Leave YouTube -...