Are there any budget portable mp3/hi-res players you could recommend? I have Sansa ClipZIP with RockBox firmware but the screen is too small for my old eyes. I just need something to take with me while walking and also to test equipment with. Would play mp3 and FLAC files. No need for any fancy...

My NVX XPT100 cans just bit the dust. One of the drivers is no longer functioning and I have tried pretty much everything to get it working without a success. I am looking for recommendation to replace the XPT100 which were my favorite headphones. The reason why I liked them so much is the...

I have the NVX XPT100 full-size headphones which I like a lot. They have a tons of hours on them but recently I lost one channel. Swapping cables doesn't fix the issue so it has to be the driver or connections within the earcup. I have opened the bad side, checked the wires, reflowed the...

I just finished testing the newly delivered Taotronics TT-EP01 headphones. The active noise cancelling does nothing. None of the background noise was cancelled. The volume got increased a bit when ANC was turned on but that's it. Anybody else that have the same model and experienced similar...

Second time asking for recommendation. I just returned the Koss DJ100 cans as they were not comfortable for a long period of time (30+ mins). Basically, the earcups did not extend down enough and pushed my ears up. So I need something that's comfortable and also offers clean sound. I am not a...

I am currently building SSMH (Starving Student Millett Hybrid) amplifier and need a portable source that will be a good match for it. This will be for a bedroom headphone system but space is limited that's why I can't go with a desktop source like CD player or a turntable. HTPC is also out of...

Anybody have a tested schematic for charging 9V battery?   Thanks.

Looking for a schematic for a decent headphone amplifier that will run on 5V. It is not going to be USB powered so I can provide up to about 2A of dedicated and fairly clean power.   Thanks.

I couldn't find a better title and I am not even sure if this is a right sub-forum but here it goes:   I have a decent vintage stereo system in my living room. As source I have an extensive library of mp3 and FLAC files with an external DAC between my HTPC and stereo system. Overall, I am...

Long story short, my wife broke my super budget Sennheiser's HD 201. I do not care if it was Intentionally or not, but I told myself that every time she breaks something, I will get it replaced with new item costing twice as much. Since MSRP for the HD 201 is $30, I can spend something between...

Are there any all-in-one headphone amp kits that would have the phono stage built in? I am looking for a one box DIY solution to build for my Pioneer turntable. The amp will have to power vintage AKG 240 and Shure MM type cartridge. No need for MC cartridge support. As to the budget, I would...