I've read reviews on the HM-101 describing it as sounding "warm", and "not analytical or cold". The thing is, the reviews didn't specify those characteristics as being attributed to the DAC+AMP, or just the DAC itself. Is the HM-101 DAC "warm" sounding? Or is it the combination of the DAC and...

I'll have to wait another two days for the last two parts to come in, but I'd like to start soldering now. I'm using 63/37 solder (RA flux, 2.2% flux), and I was wondering how long after soldering can I wait without cleaning the board before damage occurs? I'm pretty sure the "A" in "RA flux"...

On the amb website, only the Full configuration (A) has a panel drilling template in PDF format. I'm building the Full++ configuration (uses Box Enclosure B2-080), and from what I can see, my only resources are the .png images and the dimensions chart that provides all of the lengths and radii...

A family member is looking for a set of isolating headphones that meet the following requirements, in order of importance:   Isolate well - She wants to use her headphones in loud environments.   Budget: Must be under $40 U.S. She will mistreat them. Spending too much money would be...

I know that a lot of you head-fi'ers enjoy photography. Do you submit photos of your headphones to Amazon's product pages? And does anyone ever look at them? Lol.   For example, here's my photo of a pair of KSC-75's that I uploaded to Amazon...

Got an email this morning from amazon - you can save $50 on HF5's (bringing it down to a price of $100) with the coupon code, "CED3JMZB". Offer ends on May 31st.

So Foobar2000 is the best choice for audio playback. Unfortunately (yet obviously), it doesn't play videos. I've been trying to look for the best software for video playback for quite a while now. I've already tried VLC player, and can confirm that it is, in fact, NOT the best video player...

A copy and paste of the title: Is $250 for a new iPod Video 5.5th Gen. a good deal? Still worth it?

Man, all of this is so confusing. How do I get a "true" line out from my computer? I mean, you know how when you connect the lineout from an ipod (via lineout dock) to a headphone amp, the volume control in the ipod does not affect the volume of the signal exiting the lineout dock? How...

Hey everyone, I'm finally willing to get full-sized, open, circumaural headphones, as they offer more than IEM's can. What I'm looking for is reference sound - Untouched, neutral, transparent, "artist-intended" sound. That means I don't want emphasized bass, mids, or even highs. I'm not...

I've always been a short-haired guy. When I found head-fi, got into audio, and eventually found out about hearing-protection, I began to wear Etymotic ER-20 earplugs whenever I found necessary - that is, during marching band, jazz band, and symphonic band at school. Or even when there was really...

I've begun to live a healthier lifestyle through running by joining the track team at school. I need a player that weighs almost next to nothing, and that can attach to my arm or waist. I wear shorts without pockets while I run. Right now I think my best candidate would be the 2nd generation...

I'm wondering if the iPod shuffle in this ebay page is real or fake: Apple iPod™ Silver Shuffle - eBay (item 260212077674 end time Feb-15-08 10:34:42 PST) I've searched the forums for "ipod shuffle fake", but the search results I got didn't even include the word "fake" Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone, I've been considering to build a mini^3. I'm wondering which parts I should get based on this parts list: The Mini³ Portable Stereo Headphone Amplifier I'm building the "high performance" version instead of the "extended runtime" version. Which parts should I get; which...

The best ripper for CD's is EAC. What's the best ripper for DVDs? I'm talking about music AND movies. IS there such a thing as the EAC of DVD rippers? Thanks in advance.

So when you're out and about, listening to your portable rig, where do you put your dap+amp combo (or other)? I find that the iPod+cmoy combo is too think for my pants pockets, so I find that I'll either hold it in my hand or put it into one of my jacket/coat pockets.

Are there any sound quality differences between the 5th generation and 5.5th generation iPods?

I know a friend who is offering his old 60GB iPod video (5th gen or 5.5 gen, not sure) to me for $100. No shipping, since he goes to my school. Is this a good deal? Thanks in advance!

Yep, that's right. I got a new pair a KSC-75's to replace my old pair. I performed the quarter mod and the kramer-mod on the old pair about two years ago... or whatever it says in my sig. Since then, the drivers have been wide open and exposed to anything in the atmosphere - dust, hair...

iLounge: Etymotic debuts Bluetooth, iPhone headsets Quote: Etymotic Research has introduced a pair of new headsets: the hf2 headset for the iPhone, and the etyBLU Dual Mode Bluetooth Headset. The hf2 (which stands for “high fidelity hands free") combines the sound quality of the...

I was watching a video about most all of the popular and famous online video such as the numa numa video (dragostea din tei) and the recent "all hail technoviking" video. Then I had an idea... why don't I google the stuff on that video that I haven't heard of? So "salad fingers" came to my...

Hello everyone, I think that making my own front and rear panels for the mini^3 will be far too difficult. Getting it pre-made from AMB's website will cost me $40. Is there a cheaper alternative?

Which is better based on sound quality? A mini^3 or a portable/semi-portable pimeta?

Hello, I'm in GuangZhou. Any good audio shops around here? Internet access is very limited, so I may not respond immediately. Thanks!

In a couple of days, I am going with my school band to Australia for 11 days. It's going to be a loooong plane ride, so it's a good thing that I've recently finally received the last puzzle piece to my portable rig. iPod 4g -> Cross Roads iPod line-out dock -> ratshack cable -> cmoy -> ER-4S...