Hi all, although i can build amps im quite lacking in understanding how they actually work.  I was looking at the AMB Beta 22 designs as i'd like to build one eventually and noticed that the design can use 2, 3, or 4 of the same board for different iterations of the amp.  I think i understand...

Hey everybody i was wondering if there's a portable headphone amp for electrostatics besides the Stax SR001 MK2.  I'm not even sure if they for more than just the IEM Stax either.  Anyway is it really that hard to make a portable power supply for them? or just not profitable? thanks   -Sean

hi, well i've heard STAX are the best for gaming, but to be honest all of the newer ones are out of my price range and i know about older models and what to look for in them.. So i was thinking about going for the AKG Q701.  They seem to be pretty ideal with a wide and accurate sound stage and...

Hello DIY'ers,  Im still a noob at this kinda but i have made a mini^3 portable amp already so i do have some experience.  I was wondering if id be better off making a Bottlehead Smack or a Cavalli EHHA rev. A for my next amp.  I currently only own a pair of ultrasone 900 pro's which i'm pretty...

Hi all, ive always been interested in Stax earspeakers for being electrostatic but could never justify the cost with their proprietary amping.  Now i've heard that electrostatic headphones hold up over time very well and older models can be had pretty inexpensively. If my first focus was on...

Okay... hello again headfi it's been a while fortunately for my wallet. So im building a new desktop soon and i want it to give the best sensory experience possible.  I come here to address the audio aspect of that.  I currently have an Audio GD NFB-12 DAC/amp that i run all of my audio...

Anybody seen this before or can comment on if they sound good or not? Compared to typical dynamics seen around here? [=http://www.hifihacks.com/?page_id=20][/]

okay i've narrowed it down between these two. I've heard great things about both amps. They would both have the stock hardware, maybe ill roll tubes later on though. I have ultrasone pro 900's as my main set of phones right now. I'll also be running it through my NFB-12 dac. So the ultrasones...

okay i've narrowed it down between these two.  I've heard great things about both amps.  They would both have the stock hardware, maybe ill roll tubes later on though.  I have ultrasone pro 900's as my main set of phones right now.  I'll also be running it through my NFB-12 dac.  So the...

So before you rip me, i've read all the threads on this i could find searching, but there isn't any that really satisfied my question.  Right now i was looking at an AMB mini^3 build or the ibasso t3.  I'll be using it with my cowon J3.  What is important to me mainly is soundstage and tight...

Hi, i've emailed him twice now, been almost a week still no response   I was just wondering if he's really backed up or what? also if i were to get my TF.10's re shelled does it come with a new cable for the $90 as well? cause my current cables are starting to go.. Can anyone comment on how...

Hi, i was wondering if i should go all tube for the 900 or hybrid? i've always had a thing for the diy bijou.. but if the low impedance of the 900 wont cooperate i could fine a decent hybrid im sure.  would a little dot I+ do a good enough job? or maybe a mini-max? i'm really not sure how much...

yes, what should i pay? what's too much, because they go new for $370 shipped right now on one site.   edit: are these fakes?! http://cgi.ebay.com/Ultrasone-Pro-900-S-Logic-Surround-Sound-Pro-Headphones-/300567532506?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb3893da

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/adam-audio-adam-audio-a7x-powered-monitor/h65551007000004?src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=874406677   non functioning, but does anyone know where to get replacement parts? these problems dont sound terribly hard to fix. 

Okay i was looking at the beta 22 and bijou kit from glassjaraudio.  I wasn't going to do any crazy upgrades, just the stock included stuff.  Will one of these sound better than the other? or is it worth it to drop $200 more to get the TU-882AS.  Although my price range for a good head phone amp...

Hi, i've had my aktimate for a bit and i love them to death, however i've recently gotten into dubstep and well. the bass just isnt enough from the 5in. woofers  so any recommendations?  I'm looking to not go over $300, but seriously if i need more for sub on pair with these speakers i can save...

Hi, im looking for a new soldering iron and ive narrowed it down between these two..   http://www.xytronic-usa.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=203   http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=49&PID=4800&Page=1   Hakko in general seems to have a better rep, but i've also heard good things...

Hi, i've had my tf.10's for a while, love them absolutely.  However one problem, as of late the right side will sometimes go to noticeably lower volumes than the left.  Now i think i have worse hearing in my right ear anyway, but sometimes when i'm using the tf.10 it becomes unbearable. After i...

Erm hello again fellow head-fier's, hope I'm not asking too many questions lately but I really appreciate the great advice I get. Makes it kinda hard not to ask with such good responses! Anyway to the amps. I've narrowed it down between these two. I'm very confident I can get them together and...

Hey headfi, i have some aktimate mini bookshelf speakers and they sound very nice.  I was wondering if there is a headphone/amp combo that could rival the sound quality of some decent bookshelves.  these speakers are considered entry level hifi gear.  I do have an NFB-12 dac that i run my...

Alright, so I have 600 ohm dt990's at the moment, and despite a lot of complaints, I really like them running from my built in amp in my nfb-12. However I heard a decent tube amp will really make these shine. Is the woo audio wa3 the best rig amp wise I could get sub $500? I took a look at some...

Okay so bone stock I've heard that most people like the crack better slightly. However I know you can change out tubes and circuits, so which has the best potential upgraded? I plan to buy a tune amp and stick with it for a while. My current headphones are DT990's 600ohm and im looking to bring...

alright ive actually spent a lot lately and planned to end it at the dt990's for a while. i have the audio gd NFB-12 Dac/amp combo and apparently its rated for 150mW at 600 ohms. idk if thats enough to get the full potential from these cans?

Okay this is very new territory for me. But I understand certain pieces like the audio he digital interface have an internal clock that keeps sampling consistent. Is there like a virtual clock or anti jitter software for my pc that can provide smooth consistent data to my dac?

hey guys im still relatively new to head-fi and hi fi in general, just wanted to thank everybody here for being generally nice people.  Never met a forum community so friendly and helpful thank you!