Sabaj support is non-existent (I had an issue with a different Sabaj product; contacted support and 8 months later am still waiting for a response) so I will have to fix this myself, if possible. Is the LCD used a common OTS component and, if so, does anyone know the model number or how to...

Output is correctly set in the D5. Any help is appreciated.

DAC: Sabaj D5 One of the differences I see with the XMOS drivers installed is I can select 16 and 24-bit depths as opposed to only 32-bit with the default Windows USB driver. Are XMOS drivers only for those using an audio interface and/or playing back lossless?

I dislike everything about my DT177x so I'm looking for something that sounds different, if not better. Would the HD600 fit that role?

I'm unable to find a single genuine review from an audio or headphone site for this amp that's been available for 5 years. For the price - they can be had for as little as $79 - I have trouble believing the specs and features listed on the official site. It obviously doesn't have real balanced...

Curious if anyone has experience with both or know of any comparisons. For desktop use with DAC and amp.

I have in the past been pretty careless with the soldering iron when working on these. Now, however, due to unfortunate events the Fostex are my only headphones. Anyway, because of all the tinkering I've done, the positive contact of one of the drivers has slipped off the film and I'm unable to...

Are there any physical mods I can perform to make these a little livelier? I'm not after accuracy, just a more dynamic and impactful sound for games and movies. The only thing I've done so far is swap out the rather flat and uncomfortable stock pads for the ones from a pair of Fostex T-X0 (I...

The left 3.5mm jack of my Beyer Amirons separated from the two wires with no indication of which went where. Would both 3.5mm inputs be wired the same -- black to +, white to - as the right one is, or should one be wired differently? Would like to be certain before soldering. edit: remembered I...

I received a pair of Beyerdynamic Amiron Homes in a trade but with one of those horrible "Fantasia" replacement cables all over Amazon. Unspurprisingly, now after very little use, the left channel is cutting out. Wiggling the end plugged into the amp brings it back temporarily (tried inputs on...

Beyer Amiron Home PC USB to Sabaj D4 Schiit Magni 2 Uber When using the Sabaj as just a DAC and the Magni as amp, the volume (gain/level?) knob stops making any noticeable difference at anything over ~10 o' clock. Switching between low and high gain on the amp makes no difference. Other than...

2020 12.9" iPad Pro. I don't know if I'm overlooking some settings or if the camera is defective, but I have yet to take a picture that could even be described as adequate*. Despite clean lenses, proper lighting, and steady hands, pictures are out of focus and seem to have some sort of...

I know this isn't strictly headphone related, but I am using a headphone amp as a pre-amp, so there's that. I've had a pair of the Monoprice 8" powered monitors for quite some time but due to their unbearable hiss/static they've spent most of their life in storage. I decided to try tracking...

USB -> Sabaj D4 -> Magni 2U -> Sony MDR-z7 All three have volume control. What's the best way to set up volume/level in this chain? Obviously the Magni would be used as the master control, but should the DAC and PC before it both be at 100% or something else?

My biggest problem with the z7 is the pads are thin enough that my ear touches the driver (there's very little in the way of a grill.) I've experimented with placing different materials under the rim of the earpads but results weren't great and I'd rather just get a new set of pads, maybe velour...

I know it's not a popular or well-known DAC so I'm not hopeful of finding an answer. An hour of searching led nowhere so this is my only other option. I'd like to replace the 3.5mm input with a 6.35mm jack so I no longer need the huge bulky adapter. Basically, with the rear panel off, the PCB...

I recently bought a Sabaj D4 and am really enjoying it. The improvement in quality over both onboard and a JDS Labs OLDAC continues to surprise me. It's not a high-end DAC, but for me it's all I'll probably ever need. Anyway, I've been using the D4's integrated amp but I'd like to add in my old...

I assume it's 100% PC and speaker amps and use the preamp for adjusting level, but I'm asking because there is quite a bit of audible noise from the speakers when their gains are set to maximum that isn't there at lower settings. Is this a separate issue or is there a different way to set the gains?

I have a pair of Monoprice 8-inch powered monitors on the way and am looking for the optimal signal chain from my PC. I'm currently using my motherboard's integrated audio while I shop for a DAC. I'm wondering if the Magni's pre-amp is sufficient or if discrete would be noticeably better...

I prefer a DIY kit so I have the option of modding or subbing components. I've spent a lot of time browsing kits on AE and am left with mostly confusion. It seems some don't include the needed USB daughter board or actual decoder chip which, combined with the terrible descriptions, makes any...

I'm trying to decide between a few DIY amp kits - one uses a sealed toroidal transformer, the other a wound circular type (the technical name of which I don't know.) What practical differences would the more expensive sealed type have over the other if any? Edit: visual aides:

I just noticed the right driver of my Sony MDR- z7 has a ding in it, no doubt from my fumbling with them. I tried to push it out from the back with a Q-tip and very light pressure, but I had no idea just how thin and fragile these diaphragms are. I stopped from fear of making it worse. Does...

I don't think it's an intended effect as I've heard it across multiple mediums of all qualities. It seems to only affect lower mid-range frequencies, most noticeable on loud passages like explosions, some drum beats, etc. It sounds to my untrained ear like the amp doesn't have enough headroom...

From what I've read there are some nice headphone amp kits available - aliexpress seems the most oft mentioned site - based on proven designs. The only issue is I can't find any of these, mainly because I use a mobile device most of the time and that site is a mess in mobile browsers (no doubt...

I can't explain what exactly it is that makes it difficult to listen to the MDR-z7 for long, other than a tonality that disagrees with me and quickly results in fatigue. However, they are incredibly comfortable and easy to drive, so I am asking if there are any simple mods that will affect the...