Any thoughts on this? I can score a good local deal on the Beta22 and it's not every day you see that happen but does anyone know how it compares with the H10? It's with the HE-560.    there can only be one,   Thanks!

Hello,   I have a question regarding amplifying planar magnetic headphones. If I have an amp outputting 4W max power, will it feed purely resistive planar magnetic headphones at that 4W of output regardless of impedance, so essentially all that matters is the sensitivity?   Thanks! DK

Hi,   I use my Xonar soundcard to send Dolby Headphone to my DAC when I watch any multi channel viewing content and I was just wondering if my configuration is set properly. In sound properties, is Speakers listening to the soundcard and S/PDIF Pass-through Device listening to my external DAC...

Hi headfiers,   Looking for an amp for 47 ohm CIEM's I got this week (Perfect Seal Sportbud Silver). I tried using my regular desktop amp, as well as my fiio e12 but they both cause piercing treble with these in-ears that ruin the listening experience on many songs. Was debating whether to get...

Hi, I heard they have amps that sound the exact same. Can anyone who's heard both confirm? As I don't need the dac on the 6005 and would pay $100 less if I got the 6004.

Hi, I'm thinking of getting the BM2 TC-7533 dac/amp, link: http://www.homehifi.co.uk/products/7533.html. I currently have a fiio e12. Would driving my cans from the BM2 to the fiio e12 retain the soundstage quality, good separation, luscious mids, etc  of the BM2 but warmth and bass boost of the...

Hello.   I'm currently awaiting a shipment of Audio-GD NFB-15.32. NExt month I will be to allocate funds for new cans. I can get the HR-560 or LCD2 rev 2 fazor  both for $750, $800 respectively before shipping currently (don't know if deals are still gonna be up come next month)...

Hello,   I'm looking for a amp/dac from $200 to $300 as the title implies. Was going for O2+Odac but found out about the close to no input options. I'm looking for coaxial + 3.55 inputs to deliver dolby headphone from my soundcard. So I heard Audio-GD NFB-15.32 was the next step (multiple...

Hi there everyone, I use my computer for 20‰ music, 50% movies and 30% gaming. Im looking for the best soundcard, without an included amp, I can get and the warmest and bassiest amp i can find with a low impedance rating good for the akg k550s. I heard the O2 amp was good with those cans but...

Hi there everyone, Im kinda lost here. Im about to buy a xonar dx for my pc and im looking for an amp to drive my akg k550s. I heard the O2 amp is good with them but I also heard they have weak bass and are clinical sounding...which would be a waste of money for me if thats the case. Basically...

Can the stx power and sound good with Ultrasone Edition 8's?

Hi,   I'm wondering if an stx can drive ultrasone pro 900s and q701s by itself.

Hello everyone,   Right now I have Senn HD-598's. I like them very much but I've heard the k601's have a bigger soundstage and are much clearer. That they do everything the 598's do but are much better in certain aspects. There's a deal goin on around here that has the AKG K601s at 2/3 of...

Hello everyone,   Someone mentioned the Pioneer's as having better sound quality than the 598s. I knew they were clear for being closed headphones but this is very surprising to me...I'm an audiophile novice and I'm a bit perplexed by this as I thought closed headphones would have less...

I just got some HD 558 that I modded using the 598 mod and I'm happy with them for general use. I use them for everything currently but I'm now looking for some proper mid-range bass headphones that work great for hip hop, electronic music (mainly IDM and trance). Other reason I need closed...

Looking for a cheap temporary DAC. Both are at about the same price. I'm not too good with tech details so I'm looking for your input.   Vantec: http://www.vantecusa.com/en/product/view_detail/439 Xonar U3: http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_U3/#specifications   I'm...

Hi everyone,   I'm new here and that also means the audiophile world. I'm looking for headphones but am saddened by the fact that I only have a choice with the sennheiser brand where I live. I'm seeking your assistance. Choices would be HD 598, 548, 518 or the HD 25-1 II, but I heard those...