These interesting tests have been linked at Head-Fi before, but I think they deserve their own thread. A Spanish website has performed several ABX tests, in some cases matching Sony Discman or entry-level Pioneers against various High-End sources. I find no flaw in the tests: high-end amps...

I need the advice of my fellow head-fiers. I have been very unhappy with the headphone/line out of my new Asus W2V, which is marketed as a high-end multimedia notebook. I complained to my retailer about a tinny sound with complete lack of both bass and highs, and included links to posts from...

I finally got a headamp (Corda) to go with my HD600 and upgraded to the Clou red replacement cable and better interconnects at the same time. I am very satisfied with the sound, but ... I'm tired of switching interconnects between the Corda and my integrated amp whenever I change from...

Crossposted to Headwize ... I'm considering replacing my 4-year old SONY component system with something newer, better sounding and preferably smaller. Are the CD players in the newest quality minisystems (such as Denon D-M30 or Yamaha Pianocraft MCR-E100) approaching good components (such...