I know this question has been asked before in other forms, but I'm still confused. I want to hook my AKG1000 amp to a minimax pre. On an integrated amp, I would turn volume all the way up and control volume with pre. Do I do the same thing with the headphone amp? I'm hoping to get a bit of...

I have a dumb question. Do you connect your headphone amp directly to the source or do you connect the source to preamp and the headphone amp to the preamp? If you connect headphone amp directly to source do you find yourself constantly switching interconnects depending on whether you want...

I auditioned this combo, comparing it to Headroom Cosmic (old model without Base Station 1) and Sennheiser HD600 (no Clou cable). The SAC amp had about 60 hours of burn-in time. Headphone only about 15 hours. First, an apologia. I'm a novice at explaining what I hear. I know next to nothing...

Has anyone here tried any pro audio power conditioners (e.g. ETA Furman, Tripp Lite, SurgeX) in their consumer audio set ups? Most seem to have EMI/RFI filtering. What are some of the features that I should be looking for in power conditioners/surge protectors. Thanks

I asked at Headwize about the compatibility of these two and was told that they're not. I can't get back to the explanation so I'm wondering if anyone here either knows or remembers why these won't work together.

Has anyone heard this cdp? What are your impressions? How does it compare to other cd players between $1,000 and $3000? This question is asked mostly out of curiosity. thanks, Bob

I was looking for info on ART DI/0 DAC and came across this little number: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/resu...wordsdatarq%5D It's designed for recording performers. Has anyone heard this or know anything about what makes it tick? I have the ART mic pre-amp and have heard good things...

I'm listening more through headphones (Senn HD600 and Cosmic/soon-- AKG -SAC 1000) than ever before. I've currently got the Cosmic connected to "tape out" of Musical Fidelity A220 Int Amp with my source being Arcam Alpha 5 cdp (circa 1996). I haven't tried connecting Cosmic directly to cdp...

I don't know what the policy is on cross-posting to wizer and fi. I also know that I'm doing things backwards, but I just placed an order with Jan for this combo and now am seeking people's comments about the headphone/amp combo (i.e., seeking reassurances that I did the right thing). I have...

Do people have experience with the base station for the Cosmic? How much difference might I notice between that and the wall wart that comes with it? I know what Headroom says on the web, but I'm still a bit reluctant to spend $300 for a dedicated power supply to only one component. I guess...

I know that my hearing isn't what it used to be but now I'm getting really worried. I've tried to hear the difference between the processor on and the processor off on the Headroom Cosmic. I've tried both with and without the filter. The result at this point for me is subtle at best. I was...

I didn't know exactly where to put this because it discusses both headphones and headphone amps. I received my order from Headroom yesterday and today had my first audition of the Cosmic and the Sennheiser 600. I can't believe that I haven't listened more to headphones! It's a unique and...

I've ordered the headroom cosmic and sennheiser 600 (although for traveling I'll probably use Grado 125). Now I'm wondering about a good case to house it in. Is the Headroom traveller kit for cosmic and supreme worth what I think is a pretty high price for a case? Other options out there...

My apologies if this question has been asked, but looking through the archives I didn't see it discussed. I am looking for a single, dual-purpose headphone amp or separate headphone amps for home and portable headphone listening. I have gotten to the point in life when I need to walk more to...