Many around Head-Fi hold the LYR and Bifrost in high regards for the HiFiMan series. I'm curious though, what do you all think about pairing the LYR with the Modi or the E17 (more budget friendly)? This brings up a couple of other questions as well:   By using a high quality amp (LYR)...

Very simple, looking for a good quality 3.5mm to RCA cable...and also, is connecting an iPod directly to an amp a good idea in the first place? Thanks for any replies. 

Exactly a week ago, I received my first taste of exciting and enjoyable music in the ATH M50's. 3 days before I ordered the M50's, I had not even heard of the term "audiophile". I didn't know headphone amps or DAC's or anything like that even existed. This whole world of sound was unknown to me...

I've spent a lot of time on head-fi lately and always run into people who *seem* to know what they're talking about. Terms like "highs" -- "lows" -- "mids" -- "mid upper" -- "voices sound forward" -- "the base rolls off" -- "treble rolls off" -- "recessed" -- "frequency dips and spikes"..the...

First of all, I appreciate any and all responses. Thanks in advance. The question is pretty simple:   Which amp do you think is better suited for the HiFiMan HE-400's? I have the E17, so that should be taken into account as well.    Are there any other desktop amps in the price range...

Before I go into detail about my inquiry, I'd first like to make it known that this is my first post, although I've been obsessed with head-fi for about a week. I'm a mere infant in the world of true sound, so even the most basic explanations and details will be much appreciated. Secondly, I'd...