What are people's opinions on using the iBasso T4 with the SRH840s (and a Sansa Fuze to complete the picture)? I'm loving the smoothness, detail, and mids of the SRH840 unamped, but finding bass impact lacking (even with the wonders of the Rockbox EQ system -- I can increase the bass...

...and that someone (aka me) is looking for your help. As this is my first taster, I'd like to keep my budget roughly around the $100 mark, and after extensive reading, I've narrowed my choices to the following three: Xenos 0HA-REP Practical Devices XM4 T&D Dreamwork XRTA X-1 Sound...

Despite the fact that I am a satisfied HD485 owner, the head-fi bug has gotten me all interested in the eH350 for pretty much no reason whatsoever. I guess I just want to explore some other aspects of that smooth Sennheiser sound...something with perhaps a bit more in the mids and a touch less...

Hey folks. I went to update my signature yesterday, and then again today, and I keep getting the following error when I click the "Preview" button: Quote: Originally Posted by head-fi.org The following errors occurred when this message was submitted: BB code size value is too...

I'm having a problem with Windows Media Player 11 regarding album art: In some seemingly random instances, my album art files (stored as "folder.jpg" jpegs) disappear from their source directories as a result of using WMP. WMP is clearly still getting the art somehow, but it is no longer visible...

Hi folks. My custom-built desktop PC came equipped with an Audigy 2 ZS soundcard. For months now, I've been plugging my headphones into the headphone out of my Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers, mainly for the convenience of not having to reach around my PC console every time I want to plug them in...

For those of you awaiting the new line of in-ears by JAYS, they have officially released their first product: the d-JAYS. Prototype impressions were pretty favorable, so I'm eager for the reviews to start rolling in. Quick, all you cash-to-burn types -- snatch these up along with the metro.fi 2s...

Thought this might be deserving of a broader brainbase...From the same nestle that brought us (albeit very cryptically) the "Developer's Cut" v3.02 Carbon firmware apparently comes a new clue, posted in this Riovolution thread. So far, it reads, simply: "Oh, and another thing... 5th...

Okay, so here's a little experiment I thought could be useful for general reference. I've been curious at times (like when I'm hooking my portables' headphone out to the cassette adapter in my car) what volume level is actually closest to line-out. The players I've been using are: Rio...

I was afraid this would happen... I've only had my beloved Sharp MD33s since last X-mas, and - despite careful use - the wire sheathing for the left bud has separated right where it converges with the other wire. It still functions okay (for now), but the wire is visible underneath...

For those of you in the Boston area, I noticed the iPod mini on sale at Filene's for $150. The player's still $250 on their website, so it looks like you have to go in-store for this deal. Not sure how widespread it is, but I'm guessing this is some kind of crazy Veteran's Day bargain...might be...

A couple weeks ago, I made the decision to pick up one of Sony's d-ne500 mp3 CD players, and though I'm generally pleased with the little thing, I've noticed something strange: The player occasionally makes what I'd describe as a temporary mechanical "jamming" noise (it sounds like something...

I haven't seen this posted anywhere (search function inclusive), but does anyone know if there are any significant differences between these two PCDPs? Is d-ne500 really an upgrade, or just a higher-priced shell + remote? Personally, I'm inclined to go ne500 because I think the black one looks...

Just a quick question - I remember reading that the MZ-N1 MD unit had a "design-defective optical block." Does the MZ-R910 (which, if I'm correct, is from the same era) share this problem?

In the past, I used an MZ-R700 for making live recordings and (painstakingly) transferring CDs to MD for portable listening. Then my player started skipping...and I caught the upgrade bug. So, my question to you folks... Are there any significant differences between the two players above...

Seeing as how my Sony MZ-R700 started crapping out on me, it looks like I may be in the market for a new MD player...and I'm thinking, "Why not upgrade?" So if we forget the fact that I'm broke and can't afford such a thing, I ask: What do all you experienced MD users recommend? I really...

It recently dawned on me that I could use my Sony MZ-R700 MD recorder as a portable player. So I started transferring songs and carrying the thing out with me. Everything sounded great, until... I noticed the player kind of skips (although it's less "skipping" than the audio briefly dropping...

Hey. I know the "lollipop plastic" styled iCool headphones are one design mistake most people would rather not see again...but I have the chance to buy a set for $20. At this price (regardless of appearances...I'd do something about that, trust me), is it worth it? I've read lukewarm to positive...

Hi, I'm looking for an older PCDP with a decent-sounding, powerful headphone out (for listening at my desk) plus a line out (for making MD transfers) -- that plays CD-Rs well. I picked up a Sony D-235CK from a thrift store a while ago, and that would seem to fit the bill (a step up from my...