For the last couple weeks I've been listening to my UM2's out of a 2G Nano and find I am enjoying the music as much as with my home rig (see signature). I'm not necessarily saying that the UM2/Nano combo sounds technically better or even the same, but the experience is just about as good in my...

With two of my 3 amps, I hear radio noise when the volume knobs are turned all the way down. All are plugged into the same outlet bank. Is there a simple fix for this (besides trying different outlets, which is my next step)? Given the controversy over power conditioners, I'm not sure I want to...

I would like to be able to use iTunes with the Foobar passthrough so that I can send bitperfect output of my iTunes purchases to my DAC. I just downloaded the newest version of Multi-Plugin (2.5.?) and downgraded my iTunes to 7.01 so Multi-Plugin would run. The problem is that when I open...

I am thinking of picking up a Rotel RCD-855 to use as a transport and use a Central Station as the DAC. I've done searches here, and don't see any comments as to the quality of the 855 as purely a transport, other than some posts that it is pretty quiet. Please let me know your opinions. Quick...

I am planning to get a PreSonus central station, and need to hook it up to my amp. It has ¼” TRS Active-Balanced outputs. Need to get it to the standard unbalanced RCA inputs on the amps. What cables/adapters are suggested for this? Also need advice on a decent optical cable between M-Audio...

I have an MG Head on the way that is set up to take a computer power cord, but isn't shipping with one. I see that a local Colorado supplier, Welborne Labs, has "fancy" ones them for about $60. Given the whole chain-weakest link idea is always present, what's an appropriate cord for the...

I really like the binaural Ultrasone Benchmark CD, and am looking for other good reference CD's to put headphones and systems through their paces. Suggestions? Interested in classical, jazz, and alternative rock, but am open to any suggestions. Thanks.

On Sarah McLachlan's "Fumbling Toawards Ecstacy" CD, there is a hidden version of "Possession" at the end of the song, "Fumbling Towards Ecstacy" where there is only Sarah's singing and a soft piano in the background. I think it's really cool and a good way to see how good the singer's pipes...

I'm getting in over my head on all this, but I would like to try the K701's out. I have HD600's that I love, and sold SR-225's that I didn't (mostly comfort issues). I see Abe's has them for $279, but recall a post about Northern Sound having them for less. Anyone know what the best price going is?

I am interested in getting an ALO cotton dock cable (or maybe something a little cheaper...). The ALO site indicates that the standard 5" length is too short for connecting an ipod to a total bithead due to the placement of the input on the TBH. However, it doesn't say what length is proper...

I am (still) looking for a decent < $500 amp to pair with my HD600's in a home setup. Source is a laptop, if it matters. It seems Heed and the G-Lite are highly recommended for these phones. I found the MG Head for $275 delivered in 8/10 shape, and wonder if I would sacrifice much in SQ by going...

I know there have been several topics about these amps lately, but I didn't find a head to head comparison yet. My goal is to stay below $500 including shipping/tax/etc for a nice amp for my HD600's. I've done plenty of searches on the issue, and it looks like the best choices in this range for...

In doing my research here, it appears that a better source is more important than better amping when using Grado SR225's. Assuming this is true, is the Cambridge Audio D500SE CD player a good match for these headphones? I found one for $175 in like new shape. Let me know, thanks. FYI--I'm...