I just got this phone today. So far I am EXTREMELY impressed. I previously had 4 generations of iPhones, and I was ready for something a bit more.... open.   I noticed an actual difference in sound stage (wider) and detail when I plugged this into my stereo. Hardly a blind test, but I am going...

I am looking for something to use on a new Android phone that is similar to the Apple ear buds. I dont want IEM, just something I can quickly use to make a call. Looking at about $40-50 max.

Basically, Windows 8 has some change that dramatically increases latency and probably audio judder and crackling.   It appears to be related to a power saving feature, but this has not been confirmed.   I think we maybe should start some sort of petition on this.  ...

I just got some Denon 7000s and I am not entirely happy with them. The mids are bit too recessed for me.    Can anyone suggest a pair of headphones (ideally closed back) where the mids are not as recessed but they are still very comfortable. Thanks!

I bought an M2Tech Hiface about a year ago when it was being billed as the greatest thing since sliced bread.   I use it currently as a pretty decent laptop sound card outputting to my home stereo receiver.   I was hoping that it would eventually get Linux support. Does anyone know if...

Hi, I generally do not like IEM. I bought some Sennheiser MX880 ear buds, and I loved the sound, but they are now broken.   For a replacement, what do you suggest? I would be willing to consider an IEM, but I think I would prefer earbuds. A good quality volume control would be great, or...

I just bought a pair of balanced monoblock amps for my speakers, and I am considered hooking them up to my Little Dot DAC I.   I need the LD DAC in another room for headphone use, however, so I will need a new DAC in my living room for this setup.   Can anyone give me an updated...

I was hoping to use my Musiland Monitor 02 US on my work computer in a medium security environment. I think it would be allowed, so long as I do not have to install third-party drivers.   Would I get basic functionality (DAC, Amping) with the default windows drivers? Or not work at all?  ...

I am considering buying zero to 2 new portable earphones.   I believe I want one ear bud style that would be appropriate for running (safely hearing cars).   I believe I also want one IEM style that would be appropriate for the library and/or work and air travel.   I would most...

I would like an earbud/IEM in the $50-60 range with almost no isolation for max safety on roads.   Anyone know of a good model that fits that bill?

I am considering getting the Brainwavz M2 to pair with the iphone 4.   I do not have a portable Amp atm.   Here are my questions:   How much do they isolate? I do not want total isolation for safety in the street (hearing cars) and so I can answer the phone at work.   Do they...

I just finished building my Black Dragon based XLR cable for my HD600 cans.   Plugged them in. MAJOR differences in the sound. I absolutely LOVE it.   It is a MUCH wider sound stage. It simultaneously seems to remove the Senn veil somewhat, but at the same time, I feel like I moved...

Does anyone here have the hiface Linux drivers yet? Can you send them to me?

I tried to use a SOX resampler with my new Little Dot DAC + Hiface BNC and I got scary crakles and pops at 192 rate. I figured no biggie, I don't want to resample music anyways. Well, today and I tried to play a native 192 rate FLAC file, and I also got crackles and pops, making it impossible...

I installed both WASAPI and ASIO for my hiface and I believe that the WASAPI implementation is dramatically better. I get crackles and pops with the ASIO output via BNC to my Little Dot. The crackles and pops appear to be associated with CPU and hard drive utilization on my quad-core, intel...

In the above image, at the Y split, there is some rubber like material covering the techflex. What is that called, and where do I get it? Thanks!

I just got my Swan MK200MKIIIs. The first thing that I noticed was that the box was extremely heavy! Both speakers are heavy, but the speaker with the amp is heavier than my Onkyo AV receiver. After opening the box, I found that both speakers were encased in cloth and plastic coverings...

I noticed that some 128 bit rate files have a sort of clipping or distortion that the same song at 320 bits doesnt have. Much of my music is unfortunately 192kbits. What about songs that are older and have some "analog static" ? Is there any chance that it would harm my headphones or...

Ok, some of you guys are probably computer experts out there. But for those who aren't, a few tips: Fans The current reining champ in quiet case and cpu fans is either the Scythe Gentle Typhoon or the Slipstream. The Typhoon is considered better as a CPU fan, the Slipstream is...

In the last month+ I have bought everything audio related listed in my sig. I have also bought Swan M200MKIIIs and a new 4TB media server that I am building. And new slient PC cases, and new high end almost slient case fans. I hate you.

I see a lot of people write about Woo Audio, in particular the W22 and W6 SE like they are the best of the best when it comes to amps (at least in the price range of mortals). I personally have used a few different Little Dot models and have found them to be excellent, esp the MKVII+ in...

I just took the speaker grill off one of my Polk Monitor 60s and it sounds different than the other one.. (better, I think). Is this a significant thing? What is the consensus on speaker grills?

Do DACs use opamps or just amps? What exactly is an opamp and are they really bad or is that a myth? What about the Little Dot DAC I or the Little Dot MKVII+ amp?

I have a LD DAC_I on the way. It has balanced outs which will feed my headphone/LD MKVII+ headphone amp. I want to use the RCA outputs to go to my monitor speakers. Is this possible? Can you turn off one output or are both on at the same time?

I have read tons of reviews that warn about Grado comfort (or lack thereof). I wear glasses, so comfort is pretty critical for me. So, can someone direct me to something that sounds a lot like a Grado SR80 (or better, but with a Gradoish sound) but is super comfortable? Thanks! Bonus...