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  1. xcodeguy

    Recommend a DAC for this setup...

    Hi all, This is my first stab at a decent setup and am thinking perhaps I should invest in a better DAC for the optimum of what I have. I finally 'realize' what everyone means by synergy between each component and have found that overall. So keeping in mind synergy, the price of what I have...
  2. xcodeguy

    New to dedicated source/SACD - question

    I'm thinking about getting the Oppo DV-970HD. I will be using the optical out to feed a Headroom MicroDac and then on to a WooAudio6. I've read the user manual for the Oppo and it specifically says that SACD and DVD-A playback will only work with the 5.1 analog outputs because of copy...
  3. xcodeguy

    Grado RS-1 reveals bad source more than custom IEM?

    I have about 10 hours on my new Grado RS-1 and I must say that they are definitely revealing - anything in my collection under 320kbps and it sounds like crap. I've tried the grado's with the LD MicroTube and MicroStack. I like the Microstack better. I have the UE-5c also and being more...
  4. xcodeguy

    Is a Wooaudio 6 overkill for my needs

    I'm seriously thinking about this amp - AKG601, Grado SR60, UE 5c. Source - MicroDac and AAC 20. I know the W6 handles a wider range of impedences but could I look at the Woo3? This will be my first tube amp.
  5. xcodeguy

    What tubes to try with WooAudio3

    I'm thinking about getting the WooAudio3. I have searched this forum quite a bit and even tried to find the right tubes on some recommended sites but the numbers are confusing me. One 6AS7 / 6080 [PDF] power tube - is the number 6AS7 or 6080? Two 6922 / 6DJ8 [PDF] drive tubes - is the...
  6. xcodeguy

    mp3 gain ill effects

    I have been using mp3 gain on an "as needed" basis just to attempt to trim a little of the rolloff I sometimes hear with some of my music. As I understand it, mp3gain is lossless. So after "gaining" some of my music to say 89% - can I "gain" the same music back to 100% or do I need to start...
  7. xcodeguy

    Any comments on the HeadRoom Millet Hybrid

    Anyone have any experience with this amp?
  8. xcodeguy

    Is the EarMax a better amp than WooAudio6

    I'm, asking this question based on the price difference. Is the EarMax more $$$ because it's smaller? Does the EarMax have better components? Better tubes?
  9. xcodeguy

    After not liking HD555, 595 - I found the 600!

    I was so dissappointed the first time I tried the HD555. A year later I gave the HD595 a try. No spark either. I figured what the heck - one more try with the senn. I got the HD600. I haven't had a long time with them but they are really different than the 555 or 595. They sound sooo much...
  10. xcodeguy

    Help - WooAudio3 or WooAudio6

    This will be my first tube amp. Any help is appreciated. I will be driving the HD600 and RS-2. It was recomended that I go with the woo audio6 because of he high impedence of the HD600 (300 ohm). But the WoodAudio3 specs say it can go from 30 to 300 ohm. The WoodAudio6 8 to 600 ohms. Would...
  11. xcodeguy

    My first impressions of the UE-5c

    Indeed they arrived today! One whole week ahead of schedule! Excellent customer service as well. As we all know, the packaging is top notch and the roadie case is very cool. Of course that stays home tomorrow and I'll just toss the standard square aluminum case in my bag and go. This is what...
  12. xcodeguy

    Grado RS-2 or Senn HD 600

    Currently I am listening to my Grado SR-60 and I'm really enjoying them. I'm not trying to simulate a rock concert tonight so I'm not cranking them to the point of distortion. Of course I might add - these 60's aren't really even broken in. I have them amped with my TBH by the way. I've tried...
  13. xcodeguy

    using mp3gain on entire music library

    Some of my tracks will get distorted when applying different iPod EQ's to the music. I have been able to resolve this problem by using mp3gain. However, some of my music is just fine with the EQ settings. So my question is this: If I mp3gain my entire music library just to make all my song...
  14. xcodeguy

    PortaPro's and TBH reunion - yes!

    I've been listening to my MicroAmp, iPod 5G and Super.fi 5 Pro setup exclusively for a little over a month now and have absolutely loved every single minute with this rig. This evening I was listening intently when I decided to give my personal-best-setup a rest and try my iPod + Total...
  15. xcodeguy

    Just Ordered Grado SR225 and SR325i

    After searching and reading all that I could in this forum (way more than enough info to get going) I bit the bullet and ordered the 255's and 325i's. I just couldn't make up my mind sight-un-heard so I'm going to test drive both and decide on one or the other. My only experience with Grado's...
  16. xcodeguy

    Should I Get Grado SR-1's ???

    I'm seriously thinking about the Grado RS-1 headphones. I recently purchased the SR60's. I just want to say this real quick... One thing I defintely noticed about the SR60's was the really poor quality plastic molding around everything from the cord to the actual driver housing. I hope...
  17. xcodeguy

    First Time with the Grado SR60

    As the title says - my first experience with them for a day now. I like them a lot! Yes indeed they are a 'fun' headphone. I find them very comfortable too. They kind of remind me of my Koss PortaPro's only bigger, the sound signatures are very similar. I'm letting them break-in at the moment...
  18. xcodeguy

    Thoughts on this portable rig - need help

    I'm thinking of getting the following kit - yeah curse this forum HeadRoom MicroDAC HeadRoom MicroAmp MicroStack Bag w/ MicroStrap, etc. Grado SR 225's I currently have the following stuff I use for portable music: iPod 5G 30 w/ Total BitHead Koss PortaPro's Super.fi 5 Pro...
  19. xcodeguy

    AAC Protected -> Audio CD -> AIFF

    If I were to burn an Audio CD of iTunes Protected AAC songs and then imported the audio CD back into iTunes as AIFF - would there be any more loss of the already lossy compression of the original protected AAC music? I know that if I went from AAC to Audio CD then import as MP3 I would get...
  20. xcodeguy

    Redwine iMod vs Amp question

    Basically, my understanding is that the Redwine iMod turns the iPod headphone out jack into a really clean line out. How would the iMod line-out compare to the existing line-out already in the ipod dock connector? Is the iPod line-out wired up to that much stuff inside that the signal isn't...
  21. xcodeguy

    Sennheiser HD595...not that great - why?

    I recently got a new pair of 595's. I have them plugged into a headphone amp and equalizer. To me, they just don't sound that great. At the same time, I added a Total BitHead amp to my ipod and UE 5 Pro's which produces stunning and spactacular sound. Are my ears just not refined enough? I...
  22. xcodeguy

    Shure E500 - leaks sound

    I recently got a set of E500's. They sound really good - if anyone is looking for a comparison to the Super.fi 5 Pro's, which has been my question since day one, I'll say this: The E500's are a slight - I repeat slight notch better than the Super.fi 5 Pro's - imo. I'm not going to speculate...
  23. xcodeguy

    Stop Me - I'm outta control OR Happy Birthday Me!

    Yesterday was my birthday so that was all of the excuse I needed to do a little lunchtime internet shopping... I ordered the Total BitHead amp and Sennheiser HD595's from - yup you guessed it - HeadRoom. Figured I'd need something substantial to connect the iPod to the amp so yup, paid a...
  24. xcodeguy

    First post and Hello

    Hello All, I googled for headphone discussions and this forumn was at the top of the list. I've been reading the various threads for the past couple of weeks and this seems like nice friendly place. I'm not an audiophile or have top-of-the-line equipment. Basically my kit consists of an...
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