I hope I'm not disrupting this thread with a noob question like this, but could someone steer me towards some great compilation CD's of popular classical music? Just looking to get into the basics of the major composers...with great recordings, mixing, mastering to make some HD650's sing.   I...

Nothing? Anybody?    Didn't really want to shoot randomly in the dark with so many compilations out there--my wallet would be even more angry that it already is :(   Really want to find stuff with great sound-staging & separation.   I see this thread here too, except the tastes seem to be...

  The Schiit website is pretty clear on the differences--the uber models only offer more connectivity options, no increase in sound quality.

Looking for some well-recorded/mixed/mastered classical music compilations to enjoy with some new HD-650's :)   I'm not a total noob, but am clearly super-far behind knowledge and experience-wise from other members here. My tastes probably seem rudimentary....mostly classical music 101 stuff...

  The CS4398 appears to be in the EMU 1212m PCIe interface also   http://www.creative.com/emu/products/product.aspx?pid=19169   Also wondering how this DAC compare to what's in the Schiit Modi and other similarly priced DAC's...

Sorry noob question...   Is the Schiit Magni 2 Uber going to sound much better than my Presonus HP4 for my HD-650's?   http://www.presonus.com/products/HP4/techspecs   I don't need the four headphone outputs of the HP4, but I do need the stereo/preamp OUTS, hence why I'm checkin out the...

  Should I rule out the Fiio E9? I see lots of people pair it with the HD-600's and seem pleased.   Probably going with either the Asgard 2 or Magni 2 Uber....if I can figure out the difference lol.   Also, I'm pretty much set on just going analog in at the moment.    THANKS! 

I'm leaning towards the Magni 2 Uber or the Asgard 2--having trouble discerning the reason for the $100 difference though. Has this been discussed already here on Hi-Fi lol?   How about the Fiio E9? I see lots of threads where people are happy pairing it to their HD-600's.    Looking for...

    Thanks cel4145!   The HD-650's sensitivity is 103db with an impedance of 300ohms.    I'm currently on a Presonus HP4 which is 150mw per channel @ 52ohms, and my 650's don't sound very good. I was hoping that it was bcz they were still in their burn-in phase, but some head-fi'ers here...

One year thread bump! :P   Came across this thread as I was researching the MOTU Microbook II, which is also 30hms @ 200mW. Also interestingly, I'm looking to power HD-650/600's with it.   Is OP or nickxpx happy with his current configuration? Learn anything new?    From my few hours of...

As the title says. Would like an amp that is flat/neutral and uncolored to power these HD-650's. At times I would also like to use it for audio post - production, etc If it has a separate preamp output with gain control, even better. Thanks!

How about the Audioengine D1?   http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=833986&gclid=CjwKEAjwu72pBRC9hsn2-e34vRUSJACnSYsTwD2Ia2lJjqVXcL6pB8vIx6WxIVgvNneLRkl1VQ_uVBoC_hzw_wcB&is=REG&Q=&A=details   THANKS!

Thanks so much jodgey4!   Am I correct that the NFB-15 (WM8741 Chips) has a more colored sound or "rounder bottom end" as I saw mentioned in another thread? The NFB-11 would be more flat and reference quality I believe, correct?   People sell used NFB-11's here on HF? I'm pretty new here...

Thanks guys!   Is the NFB-11 $325 + shipping in USD?   "in which case there are cheaper DACs with a similar sound with just optical in probably."   What other SPDIF/Optial headphone DAC/Amps I should look at, regardless of whether they have a separate pre-amp out?   I'm on HD-650 cans at...

I'm curious as well.   From what've read though, it's not good for less sensitive cans like the HD600/650.    http://www.head-fi.org/t/63814/presonus-hp4-studio-headphone-amp

Thanks Jodgey!   How would u compare the DAC on the 1212m vs the NFB-11? Should I just utilize the 1212m's and go analog through a BETTER AMP than the Presonus HP4?   I guess I should rephrase my question/post to finding a better HP and PREAMP OUT unit....since my monitors are powered...

Looking for an amp that has a headphone out and a preamp output for powered studio monitors.    Right now I have the Presonus HP4, and I'm reading that it's not very good for powering higher ohmed cans like the HD600/650.   Does anyone have some suggestions around $200-300?   EDIT: Thought...

I'm pretty new here--have been reading a lot and have posted a couple of things (hopefully within forum guidelines :P)   I'm an avid musician and semi-pro audio engineer working on radio and TV commercials for the ad agency I work at, and music projects with friends as a hobby. I also just...

First off, what are ppl's thoughts on this signal path?   And some background, I am a semi-pro mix engineer working on post-production and some original music here-n-there. I love just listening to music too though :)   Is the HP4 the weakest link? I'm not sure if my HD650's are just not...

+1 on these being heavy....I actually didn't notice until I started using other cans DT77, K271 MKII's, HD280's..   I track in a studio setting, and these would slide off the back of my head after about 7-8 mins, depending on how much I was moving. Totally distracting.   That said...I...

Quote: Nice....I'll look into that.   Do I have to worry about the headphone outs not being powerful enough to push high ohm headphones?   Also, dont I need surround sound capable headphones too then? Thought I saw some for sale at Gamestop but didnt even try em on.   Thanks!

Yeah Im just 2.0 stereo running off a Fio on PS3.   Another site I was on said Battlefield 3 had great sound (maybe won an award?). Just grabbed it online for like $20 lol.   And Softdrink...I guess when I say "sound design", I mean everything. I know thats complicated. That's why when a...

Just started getting into gaming with quality headphones on. Wow what a difference >:) !!   So can anyone suggest any games that just suck you in with their super realistic/beautiful sound/design? Been playing Assassins Creed 2, EA NHL Hockey, Fallout 3, and COD: World at War & MW1...

I'm not a huge gamer, but I'm currently playing this game and have tried it on DT770's and now AKG K271's.   I think the music is nice & atmospheric. The climbing/motion/action sound effects are GREAT, as are the swords clashing, etc.   However, the voices from passing pedestrians as...

+1 Company of Heroes   The single player mission was actually pretty incredible, I remember ****ting in my pants while setting up a defensive position with some limited available resources to repel a German counter-attack. The timer was counting down, and once I was done, all I could do was...