I disagree with one thing here. Biology is not just applied chemistry. Why? Evolution.

I agree. This little watt amp would have to be something special SQ-wise. I can just as easily use a Vidar with my 95db sensitive speakers, which are rated to 200w power handling and call it good. What I want is to be able to take advantage of a better amp design by virtue of having these...

I feel like high sensitivity speakers are getting more attention these days. I have some myself and will soon be in the market for a replacement for my 50 watt Emotiva amp. For those who have sensitive speakers, the difference between 20 and 25 watts would be negligible in my opinion. Just keep...

Yup I avoid Starbucks. Always tastes overroasted to me, no matter what type of coffee I get. I roast my own beans at home. Cheap and much better results.

Just another vote here for the low-power class-A amp!

I totally am with you on this one. My Tekton m-Lores are practically begging for this, as are your speakers (from what I can tell). Right now I'm driving them with a 50w Emotiva amp and I really can't complain about the sound, but I'm thinking a new amp might be my next buy for my speaker...

Sweet. I've been reading a lot about these speakers. I have the Tekton m-Lores and love them. I don't really need more than what the m-Lores offer right now, but someday I'm sure I'll step up to something like the DIs (more likely the Electrons, for a smaller footprint). I cannot recommend...

I want these headphones because I want my mind to be blown!

Tough assignment, but here's some variety: Radiohead - In Rainbows Sigur Rós - Valtari Sarah Jarosz - Follow me down Gillian Welch - The harrow and the harvest (or any album) The Strokes - is this it

Woohoo!   Just FYI, I think the output/input specs are incorrect as displayed. They look the same as those for Saga.    Good job. This looks sweet!

I hadn't seen this banner image yet on the Schiit website... Freya imminent?

I am mostly a lurker on Head-fi, but I just have to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed following this Schiit thread. While I don't currently own any Schiit, that will likely change in the future as I am eyeing their speaker-focused equipment.    More than anything I am grateful to Schiit for...

Used Emotiva DC-1 and never look back! Or Mimby...

I bet most of the Tekton (another USA, internet direct company) offerings would sound great with the Rag. Very efficient speakers. I drive my m-Lores with a 50 watt amp from Emotiva. I am eagerly awaiting Schiits new speaker amps...

Aw man, now I've got the itch to try a Linux music server. I will compare this to my current Windows/Foobar music server --> 2.0 speakers (which I thought sounded good!). Luckily I have a bunch of old PC parts lying around...

The one thing I dislike the most about my system right now is that TIDAL doesn't have a remote control app! Come on TIDAL!  I built a PC music server for my stereo system and I would like to control all of my music via my Android phone. I currently use FoobarCon Pro to control Foobar (for the...

  Thanks for the information Keith. This puts my mind at rest. I think I'll look for a reputable surge suppressor now...

Should the DC-1 be connected to power through a surge protector or does it have built-in protection like the Emotiva amplifiers have?   I'm wondering, what would be the best way to connect my devices to power? I have a DC-1, mini-X amp, and music server (PC) that all need hooking up in the...

Thanks for starting this thread. Your thoughts mirrored mine exactly. I had to double check the date to make sure this wasn't April 1. Why would head-fi put a review like this on the front page? Yikes!

I can at least tell you that I really like the pairing of the Magni with the 3.2s (you will find that there are others that agree with this). It sounded too dark out of a Fiio E07k that I had previously and I don't think the Fiio had enough power to really bring out the best in these cans...

I have had my Mad Dogs for about 1 month now and I really like them! First off, I should say that the setup I came from before the Mad Dogs were the ATH-M50s with a Fiio EO7k dac/amp. With the Mad Dog purchase I also picked up a Modi/Magni stack.    Rather then describing the sound of the Mad...

Have you looked at the new amp from Schiit, the Vali? I have been following the main thread for that amp and I seem to recall a few people posting favorable impressions pairing it with the HE-400. Don't know if it tames the brightness of these phones or not, but maybe someone on that thread...

I just discovered this band for myself recently. I can't believe they aren't more popular! Their music hits that sweet spot for me. While I think their latest album is really good, I also think some of the tracks on their second-to-latest album "In the Mountain in the Cloud" are even better. I...

Thanks to this thread I am the happy owner of an upgraded Ipod 5g (early 2006 version) with a 64gb compact flash ssd!    I used the following hardware: 1. Dogix 64gb cf card 133x 2. Micro SATA cables- CF Card 1.8 inch ZIF Adapter for Ipod   There is a bundle for both items on Amazon...