I have a desktop amplifier for bookshelf speakers. I ordered a new subwoofer. But the connection between them cast some cloud over me. The desktop amplifier is the old version NAD 3020 which has the description on its subwoofer output: dedicated mono mini (3.5mm) output for powered subwoofer...

I have the HD800 which I love it and would keep it even I have more and better one. I had been interested in the Byerdynamic T1 first generation. Of course I like the 2nd generation even more. I had Klipsch Synergy home theater system and bookshelf RP-160M. Needless to say I love this brand...

I searched on web and cannot find any such cable. I need it to connect the 4 pin XLR to the headphone output on HDVA 600 so I can put the two 3 pin XLR (or the 1/4" TRS male) to the input of a powered amplifier for bookshelf speakers. Btw, from DAC Audio GD-19 to the HDVA 600 I am using...

I had a few head phones which work for me greatly at home. I am looking for one that I will use at office. My Sennheiser HD Pro 380 is closed back and it does not feel comfortable. I haven't frequented this board for quiet long and I am not aware if any headphone meet what I need. 1. decent...

I am using DAC-19 from Audio-GA and HDVA 600 to power Sennheiser HD800 and the set is pretty good. But Sometimes I don't like headphone hooked on head. I want to get the Klipsch RP-160M bookshelf speakers. Can I use the same DAC-19 from Audio-GA and HDVA 600 to power the Klipsch RP-160M...

I am looking for a good quality Digital Audio Player to play lossless (FLAC preferred) format music and output signal via digital connection (optical, Coaxial or USB) to dedicated DAC and Amp and to headphone. I am looking for this to avoid using PC all the time to play music. I do not carry DAP...

Has anybody listened both and made some comparison?  On paper and over ears.

This is on this kind of setup:   DAC --> Amp --> Head phone   From what I read is that most people prefer the balanced transmission over unbalanced between Amp and headphone. And balanced does have advantages.   Since many DAC and Amp are integrated into on gear it seems there are not many...

Prices are very close, $800-849. Which best suit Sennheiser HDVA 600 Amp and HD800 phone? No plan to buy yet. Just searching and reading. 

If we can put the quality in number from 1 to 10 for both DAC and AMP, is there a rule to make the combination to get the best out of fixed budget? Assuming we can't afford for 10 on both DAC and AMP.   I know it's kind of silly and awkward to do this because it's never a linear thing between...

I used foobar2000 to play FLAC music. At the bottom of the software the status bar always display 44100 Hz though the kbps may change. for FLAC files they are in 600-1000 kbps range. For Mp3 files they are 320 kbps at which I ripped the CDs.   I see 44100 Hz all the time for all format of...

e.g I have Sennheiser HD800 and HD650 (also AKG K712) but the two have different connectors. I just bought the HD800 and the HDVD800 and that's a big toll on my wallet. Now the balance cable for HD800 is at $380 or higher. I wonder if I can have some kits that I can covert the balance cable to...

In theory and practical use.   USB S/PDIF optical S/PDIF coaxial XLR-3

Is it good idea to buy brand new or open box (likely returned by customer) from dealer to save $400-600? I have concern that the open box one has quality issue or potential problem that I would be unable to detect.   I just got HD800 and have no budget for HDVD 800 (ideal one for me) at all...

It's said the DAC on the HDVD 800 isn't that great though the whole unit as DAC/AMP works fantastic. The HDVA 600 has the same amp but is about $600 cheaper. So is there any dedicated DAC at around $600 that can be teamed with the HDVA 600 that outperform the HDVD 800?

I used to buy CD from old music clubs like Columbia House or BMG but they were all gone. It's pretty expensive to buy CDs. But recently I found many famous violinists and pianists' performance or some symphonies can be found on Youtube.com. Some sound is crappy and some sound is really good.  ...

I can't find more suitable forum to post this so I put it here.   I like this wireless headphone. It's using Bluetooth 4 and NFC to connect. Now I have two questions.   1. Can Bluetooth (4 is the latest) keep fidelity of lossless music? I searched on the web and cannot find any detailed...

I want best possible sound from played from iPhone. I do have home stereo system and a couple of decent headphones with amp at home. But occasionally I may need to play some music from iPhone for like 10-20 minutes. I have at least 10 GB space on iPhone for music and that's enough for me to put...

I think there is no such sudden change on how you hear the sound. The sound may change gradually when the impedance change in the absence of an amplifier. I bet very few people have plenty of headphones with various impedance that cover wide range with minimal incremental changes.   My K712...

Does anybody have both of these? Or have used both especially on the analog connection?   I have the HDP and like it. The PA2V2 has the #1 rating in the portable amp group and is also inexpensive. I wonder if it's necessary to buy it given that the HDP is adequate for me now.

This is a dumb question because I believe I am using its DCA function. But after I read its overview at crutchfield I became a little confused.   on crutchfield it says: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cool features for a top-notch...

My wireless Sennheiser RS 220 can not be used directly for movie to decode Dolby or DTS. I have to connect it to my receiver through the analog cable. The stock cable sucks, it's white/red RCA----white/red RCA on two ends -----> merged to ----> 3.5mm Y splitter -----> 1/4" adaptor (not...

I have these two and love both and use NuForce  icon HDP to power them. I haven't made extensive comparison and I am not really good at comparing those. The only difference I can tell now is the decay on K712 seems better and K712 also sounds louder at same volume level on the amp due to its low...

Which one do you prefer? Which one is technically better for the sound?   My Senn HD 650 and RS 220 are oval shaped and I almost do not need to move it after it fits well. AKG K712 is almost round. I do have the space to move then back or forth and perceive different sounds. Sometimes I like...

It's more complicated in choosing an amplifier than selecting a headphone. Headphones have more publicity and can give people more direct and concrete idea and concept. As for amplifiers, people have less knowledge on how it works and less information on those manufacturers relative to...