I'm about to make a purchase on Grado GS1000 and need some help on choosing an Amp (tube) for my set-up. I'll be using Macbook Pro+Duet+GS1000 and want to add an tube Amp. I was looking at the Onix SP8 for that I can get it really cheap from one of my friends. As I've read that many people...

I had a chance to purchase a BOSE QC3 with deep discount and bought it o a whim. And, I am debating if I should start using it, or better off to sell it on eBay for a small profit and put that mone towards something else. As I'm looking for an amp, it is very tempting. I was wondering if...

Hi As I'm sure there are plenty of headfi members who are into hi-fi as well, I'm posting this question to get some insights from more experienced members. Question: I was looking around for a headphone amp that I can use with HD 600, and if I didn't really need a portable amp and all of...

I'm looking to buy yet another pair of headphones that can be used without an amplication. I've never had a ful-size headphones and am expecting to gain somewhat noticeable improvement over my Shure 530 which I used with macbook pro and iphone. I want to get a full-size headphones which can...

I've been using Shure 530 for the last fewmonths (on and off, since I'm not too much of a fan of in-ear phones) on iPhone and couple of other portable devices. I'm getting tired of having an in-ear type phones. Now, I'd like to buy a pair of on-ear type headphones that can satisfy the...

I was wondering if Apogee Duet is good enough to bring out most of those high-end HPs potentials? I mean, those demanding HPs, such as HD 600/650, AKG 701 and DT880/990. I'd like to know if I should limit myself with more efficient HPs, or I don't have to worry too much about it. As...

I'd like to know if the sound of IEMs (shure530) can be improved with a dedicated DAC/AMP. More importanlty, I'd like to know what kind of improvement one can expect? I'm considering Apogee Duet, Ibrasso D2, and Pico. I'll be pair them up with Macbook Pro. Are they overkill and better off to...

I'd like to know what are the headphones that can be well matched with iPhone. I plan to use headphones with iPhone and Macbook pro with a decent soundcard, if I can find any. At this moment, I don't want to go with extra amp route, and IEMs that I've tried so far are not giving me...

I'm looking for a decent soundcard that I can use with macbook pro (intel core 2 duo). I know MBP comes with express slot but been told that most manufacturers dont support mac osx. Is there any simple way to improve sound quality on MBP? I carry my laptop around frequently and want to...

I need some advice from seasoned head-fiers on headphones. This is going to be my first "major" purchase on headphones and would like to get some recommendations on where I can start my search for "my" perfect cans. Until now, I only listened to music through hi-fi system through...