Hi, My problematic system is running from a Toshiba laptop into a USB DAC (Keces DA-151).. I have looked into scenarios of people complaining about noise in this computer audio forum and I suspect that this problem is a ground loop problem by reading into other people's situations.. but I...

Hello peoples.. I am looking to upgrade my Fubar II to a mid-range usb dac. I am looking at several DACS including the Keces DA-151, Musiland MD10 and the Yulong DAH1. By the sounds of it, lots are favouring the Keces but is it because they are that good compared to its competitors or is it...

Hello, I came across an interesting contraption much like headphones but they utilise another way of reproducing sound for human perception - not dynamic drivers, not electrostats, not orthodynamic, not balanced armatures. Check it out! Bone Conduction Headsets ("Bonephones") I'm...

Hi, I have received a new amp yesterday (G&W AT-F100) which is a great amp for my W1000 through initial listening tests.. I am using it with a Fubar2 USB DAC.. Prior to this amp reaching me, I used my 2Move as both source and amp with my laptop.. Yesterday, the Fubar2 > AT-F100 combo...

Sorry for the inappropriate post then.. I didn't think this was a problem but obviously it is..

Hi.. I am curious as to how the two types of DAC's compare.. The Firestone-Audio Fubar II and Spitfire have different chips - the Spitfire has a PCM1793 which is 24-bit with a higher sampling rate of 192kHz compared tothe Fubar's PCM2702 at 16-bit and a lower sampling rate of 48kHz.. Does...

Okay.. Today, while listening to Mr. Mayer jamming on his guitar, a sudden static noise played instead of Mr. Mayer's guitar.. I immediately stopped the playback and the sound stopped, but pressing the play button on iTunes revealed that the problem is still there, but with music playing also...

Hello all.. I'm sorry if this has been discussed before, but a search turned up no results I need.. I am inclining to buy an MS-2i to complement my K701. I find, at times, my K701 to be quite detached and distant. It was more so when I paired it with an Aria.. The X-Can does bring it out...

Hello people.. I recently aquired an X-Can V3, modded with blackgates and custom PSU.. now I am looking into tubes.. I was told a tube dealer, tubedepot.com, which seem to have a good range.. Any other suggestions as to where to buy tubes? They must accept international orders, or better...

Hello.. I picked up my Fubar from the local post office this morning and had a quick listen.. My initial impressions on it, comparing it to my Aria DAC was that it is rather slow-sounding and relaxed and because it is slow it is forgiving to lower quality recordings or low bitrate mp3's and...

I'm now looking into headphones with resonance. I enjoy hearing vocals and acoustic instrument resonance when listening to headphones. I get this with my ER6i but not with my K701, as it is an open can. So anyone can recommend a particularly resonant headphone? I want sq comparable to the...

Hi, I am a laptop user -- as main entertainment center and as my source for aural pleasure.. Using an external DAC. I am planning to buy online an external HDD to allow more storage for music, photos, videos, etc. because I have so much programs my laptop HD is nearly full.. Some questions...

Okay, I have finally successfully built myself a cmoy based on tangent's schematics and etched my own board. For now, just to test the circuit, I used a cheap, generic op-amp (LM833 by National, I think) from Dick Smith's (much like Radio Shack in the US) but I cant even listen my headphones on...

Hi all.. I recently bought a K701 after much thought of an upgrade and it sounds awesome with my Aria after just a day of burn-in and I am eager to listen to it after its finished its burn-in period to her it to its full glory! I am now looking into tube amps to alleviate what I think is...

Hi.. For my general listening, I use my K701 connected to my Aria and use my laptop as my source. Now, I have been using my Aria's built in DAC with spectacular results and now craving for some DAC-action! I was wondering if using a dedicated DAC such as the Musiland MD10 or similar...

Hello to all.. Any aussies, or anyone for that matter, know a good interconnect maker in Australia? I'm looking for a decent interconnect for my set-up (RCA-RCA and RCA-mini) and I'm not willing to pay more than around AUD$50 for a single length of cable due to my budget and considering my...

Hi, I'm pretty new to this whole headphone business and I have already spent my money on an Etymotic ER-6i and an Aria..! Yes, I'm stupid enough to think the ER6i would benefit much from an amp; that's my excuse! But now I've got it I'm not willing to let it go.. I am looking for an open...

Hi everybody, I listen to various genres of music and was wondering, is there a small equalizer hardware for a headphone set-up so that I can change equalizer settings manually? There is an equalizer built into my CD player, but it only offers pre-set settings (Jazz, R&B, Pop, etc.). Thanks.

Hi, Just wondering what the difference between the Alessandro MS-2 and the MS-2i..?

Hi all, I am curious with Ultrasone's high-end models (Proline 750 and 2500). Has anybody used BOTH models before that can explain the main distinctions between the two models sonically (they sell for the same price at my headphone retailer, headphonic, so I am still deciding which I will...

So what's the thing behind audiophiles obsessing with either headphones or speakers, but not both? Many audiophiles spend thousands, tens of thousands and even into the hundreds of thousands to fulfill their audiophilia needs. However, many argue you can get headphone set-ups which cost maybe...