I just built a new htpc with an asus p5k premium motherboard. I've been using the zhaolu with my existing audio system. Should I keep my zhaolu and connect to the optical output or ditch the zhaolu and purchase the prelude and connect it to my receiver using the analog outs.

I received my Zhaolu 2.5A from Eddie about three weeks ago. It only sounds slightly better than the dac in my Pioneer VSX-84 receiver. Switching back and forth between the two is barely noticable. The unit I received even had a few upgrades. The two caps at the psu was replaced with blackgates...

I can get a zhaolu 2.5a with the blackgate mod, and the occilator with TCXO for 230 shipped. I can also get a 2.5c for about 215 shipped. Whch one should I pull the trigger on? Will the 2.5a with the upgrades be significantly better than the 2.5c

I Just recently built my first power cable. I've been reading a lot about whether a power cable makes much of a difference or not. So before spending a lot of money on a high end cord, I decided to just purchase a cheep volex cord to see if there was a difference from my stock cord. After doing...

I just Purchased a pair of HD280s for my studio. So far, I think they are nice studio monitors given their sound isolation qualities and flat response. Now since I can get the 580s for 125 shipped, I'm thinking of returning them and going for the 580s. Being an open air design, can I use the...