I keep getting redirected to ad sites when using chrome on android while on Head-Fi. I had this problem on my previous phone and it is occuring on my new phone. I am running the latest version of chrome on android 4.4.3.

Apologies, this has probably been answered many times but the more I read the less clear things become.   I have a DAC which has the following specs:   Output Signal Level: XLR 3.0 Vrms @ 0dBFS each pin Output Impedance: 75 ohm   Now I have read that it is recommended that you have a 10:1...

As the title says, should I pull the pin on the Audio GD rig or is there something I am missing?   Proposed headphones: Denon D7000 Senn HD650 LCD-2   Musical taste: Bass Head A little sensitive to highs All Genres   Other points: Single ended only Solid State only...

In my recently raoming of the intertubes I came across This. It got me thinking about how people site transfer rates in coax vs optical as a potential source for higher fidelity. So, my non-electroengineerish brain started wondering if there was a potential different bewteen USB and Firewire...

There is a stange situation with the electrics in my house at the moment and since I am not an electrician I am not sure if I can explain it correctly so please be patient. I have noticed that the wall switches in another room near my beadroom cause my desktop speakers to make either a loud...

I have been looking into spdif connections and noticed that most of the low-mid fi products that I have seen prefer RCA ports instead of BNC. It appears that on paper the BNC is superior, so why is it not the standard for spdif ports? Edit: Actually, a lot the high-end stuff I have seen also...

I need some help on this one. The proposed setup is this: MacBook Pro > ?Dac? > Meier Concerto > D2000/D7000/T1 I listen to most styles of music (Classical/acoustic/death metal/electronic/jazz etc.) I am a bit of a bass-head and I prefer laid back trebles. Most importantly I prefer a...

Does listening to Movies / Music in a 2.1 system result in the loss of parts of the audio when compared to listening to a 5.1 system? To rephrase. Many (if not most) movies are produced these days with 5.1 in mind. When you choose to listen to a movie that is intended to be 5.1 through a 2.1...

I have owned a Meier amp (Arietta) for some years now and am coming to that point where it is time to step up to the next level in gear. I still have a lot of love for the amp and have become so used to having crossfeed on that I am reluctant to give it up. So my question is, has anyone walked...

I hope this is in the right section, I mainly wanted to keep this as "scientific" as possible. I got into a heated discussion with a friend of mine about the term "clarity" when it comes to the use of separate drivers. This topic came about when discussing my use of headphones for gaming and...

Please read rules before posting. Rules: 1. Only one post per Headfier. 2. 60 word description maximum 3. One picture only 4. No other comments, "x2's" or any other responses Basically you get to "plug" one artist for whatever reason. Give a brief description (60 words or less) about...

Title says it all. I'd prefer full orchestral versions, but if it's good I want to know about it. I am particularly after one that has good dynamics, deep and clear bass and hopefully no unwanted squeaks from the violin section. Thanks.

Spotted these on an advert... This be some serious BLING! Anyone know?

If I rip a K2 HD cd to my computer using a lossless codec will I still be getting the same sound quality as if it were playing in a cd player (obviously ignoring quality of gear)? Thanks.

A question struck me today. When people usually recable their 650's they just unplug the original cables from the connectors and then plug in new ones right? Well with all these top-shelf cables, they still stop before they hit the driver and have to travel through (presumably lower grade) stock...

I was not sure where to post this, thought this might do. I am wondering if anyone around here has experience with computer-based music programs. I used Cubase a long time ago, but I have heard good things about Sibelius. What platforms are better PC or MAC? What I am looking for: I need...

Hey all, I don't know much about hifi's, so I was hoping I could get some help on this. I need to get a Hifi that plays CDs and Tapes (I guess it will have an Aux in). This needs to be a small as I can get (within reason) with the best quality speakers I can afford. I am looking around the...

Question: Because a headphone driver has to produce the full range from a single driver (guessing it's two way) can the large vibrations caused by bass affect the other frequencies that are simultaneously being produced? Particularly the mid range as I assume it is produced by the same part of...

When you read through many of the high-tech articles about power it keeps coming up that it is best to plug your system directly into the wall socket for the cleanest possible power. Then there are those that say NEVER use MOVs because they make change the quality of the sound. So falling short...

I have been on the hunt for a solution to my problems for some time now and I refuse to believe that with the popularity of computer audio this product does not exist. I want to create a serious audio setup irrespective of what computer (PC or Mac or Both) I choose to use. All I want is a way...

I have had my sights set on an Corda Opera for some time now, but before I pull the trigger on this I thought I should just get some other opinions on the matter. So the question is, are there any other SS amps around the Opera's price range that have a USB DAC... (or are a USB DAC), or maybe...

Situation: I currently have a dodgy PC, packing an SB Live Value (old version). I will soon be getting a Macbook Pro. I was looking into getting a Squeezebox (not modded) so that I can initially use it as a DAC and later just as a digital transport. My other option is forgetting about the...

I live in Australia, so many of the power options suggested on these forums I cannot use. So, what specifications am I looking for in a surge protection board? Are there things I should avoid? I was hoping to use this also for my PC, but it is primarily for my audio stuff so if using the...

I was wondering if the Squeezebox was a good choice for building a system off. Reasoning is that it has an ethernet port and hopefully will keep it away from my noisy computer. I thought also that I could later use it to feed a better DAC, but I don't know if it's bitperfect or if there is...

I would put the Corda Opera as one of my dream amps, but there seems to be a mixed review on the DAC. To all those who have an Opera, do you use the Internal DAC or do you use another DAC? Possible suggestions for a good DAC to pair with the Opera?