Hi all, My EF1 died today and I'm not exactly sure what I should be looking for to repair. It died while I was having issues with my computer and making changes to its bios. The amp was plugged into the front onboard audio jack and each time I saved bios settings the computer would completely...

Ok so this is a cry for help from my fellow Head-fiers in the U.S. I am an avid gamer and love my headphones to bits for playing games as well as listening to music. Now Electronic Arts has a promotion running in the U.S. with exclusive game unlocks using codes from specially marked Dr. Pepper...

HDMI LPCM Dolby Digital To Multi-Channel/Optical Audio Decoder With Amplifier Was looking into whether or not something like this had already been made and it seems like it has. Not sure what to expect from it but just thought I'd bring it to people's attention.

Ok so I'm just wondering if theres anyone else who is experiencing the same thing or whether or not its just me having these issues. Basically when I'm running a Dolby True HD or DTS-HD master audio signal I can not turn any DSP modes on. It basically just goes into straight mode. What my...

Hi just wondering if the EF1 with 110v has different circuitry to the 240v or is the difference only in the massive power adapter that comes with it? Thanks in advanced!

Ok so I just got an EF1 in. I had an old voltage converter lying around as it was the 110v version. Didn't know if the voltage converter still worked so i started it up. I then smelt something horrible. switched it off to see a little spark at the back of the amp where the transformer plugged...

Ok so my setup goes like this: Auzentech X-FI Hometheater HD -> Yamaha RX-V663 -> Head-Direct EF1. the Auzen card uses Cirrus CS432A whilst the Yamaha receiver uses Burr Brown PCM1704 My question is, do I have to run digital out to the receiver to use the receiver's DAC? The reason I...

Ok so I'm looking to upgrade from my MD5000s that have served me extremely well. I love them to death but the slight sibilance and harshness at the top end are becoming fatiguing to me. I am in love with its soundstage and as an avid gamer, I can't play using any other phones in my inventory...

I'm looking at a Rudistor amp for my MD5000s but I do not know which to go for. I have used the Pico as an amp for them so far and although they are great with them, I barely use them portably. So I'm looking to sell off the humble pico to help fund a dedicated home amp. Thought about going...

I've been contemplating making this purchase for a while now. Do I need it? No. But I definitely want it. I already have an md5000 and a liberated SR80 in the full sized cans range. Will the 780 be a worthy addition to these? Or will I be better off sticking to the current two that I have? I'm...

I have to admit I really want a pair of these now. Had seen them on the Alienware website a lot as I am as much a computer enthusiast as I am a head-fier. I brushed them off as just another push for a dumbwitted gaming headset. Now my next purchase will be an Hfi-780. However I've been reading...

Hi I bought a D2 recently from the US and it came fully charged. Its now half way through its first battery usage and I'm wondering if I need a voltage converter as well or if I just need an outlet converter that will allow me to plug its AC adapter into an Australian outlet. The voltages...

I am currently tossing between the SE530, SA6, Image X10, Image X5, and TF10s. My source is a Cowon D2 and using a Pico as the amp. I have MD5000s and love their sound. But they are much too big and cumbersome to be used portably. Anything that would sound similar or have a signature that...

As the title states, which IEMs or portables have good synergy with the Pico? I'm using my Cowon D2 as a source and am currently looking towards the se530 vs Triple Fi 10 vs the Image X10 IEMs. Which of these would benefit most from the Pico as an amp? Without the amp I'd personally go for the...

Looking to buy a portable amp for use with an IEM later on. The Predator seems best for those but I read that the Pico is better for the D5000 and helps to greatly extend its soundstage. I would like one that would run well for both, and it seems like the Pico is decent for IEMs. But considering...

Ok so some may recall me making a thread earlier when I first joined head-fi regarding a good all around can that would also excel at gaming. It was taken down to the wire between the DT880 and the D5000. I chose the D5000 for being easier to drive, and also to cure my curiosity about the sealed...

BenQ intros 21.5-inch Full HD E2200HDA LCD monitor - Engadget Now this (along with the Auzentech X-fi Home Theater) has now made me a bit torn about my next computer upgrades. I was going to go with a 24" Dell 2408WFP. But this looks very enticing. The connections are more plentiful on the...

Auzentech, Inc. Sound Cards. Audio You Can Believe In. World First soundcards for Music, HTPC, and Gaming. This is bound to be the new king of sound cards. I'm most interested in the internal conection between this and the upcoming NVIDIA cards that will most likely be taking advantage of...

Hi all! I know this is a common problem with the plastic grados and MS-1s as the writing fades way too easily. A simple accidental wipe is enough to remove the paint. I've done a quick search and I can't find any regarding ways to preserve them better or a suitable replacement paint that will...

As the thread title reads, out of all their albums and EPs and other releases, which is your favourite? Also which songs etc do you like the most? My favorite album is Good News for People Who Love Bad News. The album makes great use of soundstage and separation and the track that blew my...

Hi all! Was planning to use this combination as part of my main set up as I'd use it on the go as well as for gaming on my PC. If it isn't going to be enough to power them I may go for a desktop amp but if the Pico is sufficient I really would like to save up and just go for that. Any...

The higher end X-fi cards from Creative come with either a tray I/O module or a much larger external I/O module. The Prelude on the other hand, does not. There is the option of having an Auzentech X-tension pci card however it does not have a 1/4" audio out socket. I have read that creatives I/O...

I know the price range difference is fairly large but I've heard that the Beyer DT880 is a very good gaming headphone that stacks up against the stax (lame pun there ). Yet I've read that the Denon AH-D5000 has an incredibly deep sound stage thats as good as some higher end open cans. I really...

Ok the reason I am asking this to find a "childproof" pair of cans is for my gf. Shes not a child really =P but just has a kind of destructive touch when it comes to electronics. I had a pair of PX100s that I lent to her and ended up letting her have as she seemed to love them. Within a couple...

Hi, just wondering what differences these would make to my sr80. I've been wanting to buy some liberators but they are mythical. The woodies seem longer and would probably have a similar effect to the liberators. But the price is quite steep for these full can replacements. Judging from the...