Hey guys, I have a pretty nice desktop setup currently, ADI-2 Dac FS, Liquid Platinum and HD650, I also own Denon D2000. I picked up a pair of airpod pro a couple months ago, and the more I use them the more I appreciate them. I very much enjoy their sound signature and often wonder if there...

So I'll try to wrap this up briefly and I want some opinions. I had been a long time subscriber of tidal, a little over 2 years, and I cancelled my sub. About 6 months later I receive an E-Mail that says "Try us again, we've changed, here's another trial on us" this email had pictures and...

I just wanted to chime in about this device. I purchased it some time back, probably owned it 2 years now. I was skeptical at first, and I've used it with several DAC's now, and even some with relativly high end USB implementations, like Schiit GEN5. I honestly purchased it to clean up Schiit...

Never tried IEM's before. Im a noob. How good are they? Do they compare to Planar or Dynamic over the ear's in the same price range? Thosand dollar IEM comparable to thosand dollar Planar/Dynamic? Better? worse? Andromeda vs HD800? LCD2? HD650 ? Less money needed for amplification? I...

So i know the XU208 is the new hotness. The F1 and X1 boards.   Cant someone explain the difference between the F1 and X1? there's a large price gap   furthermore, If I don't intend to use a LPS, or other power supply with the F1/X1 would it be more wise to get a Xmos U8 implementation with...

I recently acquired a balanced headphone amp, I want to re-terminate my Denon D2000 to balanced, I already recabled them a few years ago, I can't remember with exactly what, but im pretty sure it's Mogami 2534.   I can easily take apart the TRS connector and figure out what is L+ and R+ but of...

Had a ground loop between my O2/Odac combo and KRK Rockit 5's. Ground loop disappears when headphones are connected. The Hifidiy USB Isolator solved the problem, unfortunately the device is not transparent, and has a negative effect on the audio quality. I will not try to describe the effect...

Got my Odac module in from JDS Labs, installed into my O2. Some brief thoughts :   Clean clean clean non-offensive treble, but great resolution tight, controlled, impactful bass. resolution dead quiet, silent unforgiving warm detailed easy listening plug n play, no...

Hey guys,   was wondering if these have a problem with cracking since they are made from wood? I know HiFiman had problems with this, and i've seen one guy who said 2 pairs cracked. Whats the word on cracking with LCD-2? Headphones at the kilobuck level should last, and im seriously...

So from what i've read, i take it the Audio GD Digital interface is pretty much the uncontested leader in sub 250$ USB>SPDIF?    To get a worthwhile upgrade over that i'd need to spend a minimum of 450$ for a Stello U3, or 579$ for a Audiophilleo 2?    Opinions and Advice!    Also...

Hey guys,    I've got a HiFiman EF5 headphone amp, im also using some KRK Rockit 5's. Can I use a 1/4 to RCA adapter out of my EF5 into my powered KRK's and use the EF5 as a pre-amp? Any problems doing this?    Thanks  

I recently built a Mini3, all the intial checks are fine except one.. The battery charging circuit, it only reads as 03.12ma for current. supposed to be 16ma. Voltage is fine @ 12.17 volts. I double checked the R8 resistor and it reads 74.6r. I double checked polarity of C2 seems fine. Im at a...

Hello, I recently purchased some Carol 10/3 some Marinco 5226BL plugs and WattGate 320i IEC plugs. In the directions for these plugs it states to not tin the leads of the wire. I found it nearly impossible to get the wire into the clamp's without tinning it. What is the reason to not tin the...

Every now and then you hear a recording that is insanely good, and immediately of a much higher quality then 90% of the rest of your large, lossless collection. Mostly older music, and mostly in the "blue grass" genre. The type of music is irrelevant, and this recording can be so good that it's...

Hey all, recabled my D2k with Mogami 2434 and was wondering if I was supposed to connect the copper shield to the ground connection of the TRS connector? The way I have it now is Left and Right signal and 2 ground wires, I don't have the shield copper attached to anything.

Im looking for a cheap place to get Adhesive 3:1 heatshrink tube. Also some recomendations for cable building supplies. Anything other then: Parts Connexion Markertek performance audio

I've got a valab dac and the resistor in the left channel has caused a "hum" in only that channel at high volumes. I replaced it with a cheap radioshack resistor as a test and the problem went away. My question is what happend to this resistor (it's a PRP 330 Ohm). I did not realize resistors...

Hello, I recently was modding my DAC and accidently put 01UF input caps(digital input, coupling capacitor, connected to SPDIF COAX) instead of 001UF, now all I get is static, I installed the 001 back, but it does no good. What do you think got fried? Everything downstream? thus, the whole damn...

Hello, I recently did the DIY markl mod on my D2000, I followed the guide exactly. I think it ended up sounding to damped to me, to much bass was gone. Im experimenting now with doing all the mods except the strip on the back of the driver, I took that off today and it sounds much improved to...

Hey guys, my gear's in my sig, im looking for a better PC transport, what are my options? Im thinking of an EMU 0404 PCI, has anyone got experiance comparing the X-Fi's Flexijact SPDIF to a EMU 0404, has anyone done this upgrade and noticed an improvment? Im considering USB > SPDIF Converters...

hey guys, I just got this Duet in recently, using with the hardware in my signature, minus the Valab, which is in for exchange. What can I say.. huge improvement, much more then I was expecting, i'd say nite and day, some of it is probably the power cord im using with the duet too, which is the...

Hey, Im thinking of re-cable for my D2000, I don't want to spend mega bucks on jena labs, or apuresound, I just want the stock D5000, I think i'll be quite pleased with it for it's cost ratio. Anyone know where i can get my D2000 re-cabled with the D5000? I know lawton audio sells the cable for...

This dac looks really interesting. Any one heard it? How does it compare to a modded Zero? Almost the same price, but looks alot cleaner and not wasting money on a headamp/pre amp.

Hello Head-Fi, I need to update my signature, all of that equipment has been sold, as of now I have no phones,amps or dacs. I've decided I want Denon D2000 headphone's. Now I can't decide what amp/dac to get. Budget is 300-400 tops on amp/dac. I don't absolutely have to have a DAC right...

I can't decide on which of these I want. Im leaning towards the Inifnity setup for the full range, 360 towers.. Infinity Primus 5.1 pack http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/bu.../1149884408200 SVS 5.1 http://www.svsound.com/products-sys-sbs_black.cfm AV123...