Quote: Originally Posted by thedauntlessone You should look into other dacs like the Zero, Zhaolu, Keces or a Diyeden. These are more expensive but they can last a very long time. Yes, I agree. I moved toward the Keces USB model (the 151 I think), that will be a better (and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Luke12390 Back again, Sorry to dig up and old thread but I just wanted to let you guys know that I bought the D5000's and they are incredible, and I haven't even gotten the amp/DAC for them yet! A Benchmark DAC1 is on its way. Thanks for all your...

Quote: Originally Posted by nsx_23 I ended up getting SR60s. How would that pair with the PPA2V2? The PAVA2 works smashingly with SR60s. I've driven a variety of things with mine, including a 150ohm Sennheiser PXC450 that it handles perfectly.

Quote: Originally Posted by kendal3334 DAC1 is not a good choice for pc although it has a usb input, cos it would be dry and harsh when either the digital signal or power supply is not good Aprogee mini-dac would be better cos it is warmer which can cancel out the poorness of PC...

Quote: Originally Posted by cansman Hello, Why not use the in-built headphone amp (HPA2)? Personally, I think it is state-of-the-art in terms of transparency and vanishing distortion into most headphone loads. I have been using the DAC1 USB for more than a year now with this...

I'd definately check out the DAC1 or DAC1 USB if you need USB functionality. They make a fantastic DAC and its in your price range (at least the regular DAC1).

Quote: Originally Posted by Navyblue IMO, you'd go further with your money by having a DAC or a CDP, at least at this stage of your purchase. If you gotta use your computer as source, I'd sell the CDP and use the money to get a better DAC. x4 or 5, I don't remember.

I'm going to use the preamp section of the DAC1 to run to a solid state amp and need recommendations for best synergy. The DAC1 Pre has balanced outs, which some have said are not "truely" balanced, but regardless, they are an option. Should I bother with a balanced amp if the pre doesn't output...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa Gerrard yes, I can afford OK2 (even sa6), but I don't like to vast double price for an item that can get broken very easily in gym, I see you use it for running, don't you be afraid of damage it? Well, the Sleeks and Yuins are vastly different...

Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas000 Hello, I'm thinking to upgrade from my PK3 too, I got a ipod classic (unamp) and was wondering if hissing will not be an issue with the OK2. Did you try those with your nano unamp? Thanks Yes, and they work great. In fact, my main...

They sell these extremely robust-looking Futuretech power cables on ebay and I was wondering if anyone has heard of them and/or used them? If they are indeed all they are cracked up to be, they could be a pretty good bargain. They sure look impressive, but who knows what's inside? Attachment...

Quote: Originally Posted by jonathanjong DARKHAVEN agrees with me! Score! Hey, when you're right, you're right.

Quote: Originally Posted by Aevum i always wondered about the CX95, i had the impression that the CX55 and the CX95 were the "style oriented" versions of the CX300 and CX400, Not quite. I talked to Sennheiser about them and they are actually improved versions of the CX300 and...

Quote: Originally Posted by jonathanjong LOL. Sorry for your wallet? The wallet is empty...

Quote: Originally Posted by jonathanjong So...no IEM, no headband, approx. $50, and...semi-open? Sennheiser's PMX100 seems to fit the bill, as does iGrado. Both are neckband-style cans. The PMX100s are open, iGrados are semi. The former is cheaper than the latter, at least on...

Can you save up for the OK2s? I think they are really pretty good for the money, a nice step up from the OK/PK3s.

Quote: Originally Posted by kjk1281 I own the MX460 and MX660 (which use the same drivers as the MX560), and compared to my CX300, both earbuds produce much tighter bass, more accurate sounding mids and treble, and more believable soundstage. It's a pretty good earbud in my opinion, but...

Quote: Originally Posted by st4r0c3an jonathan, did you mean to say armature and dynamic by IEM and canalphone? Just wondering. You'll get better bass from a dedicated armature, assuming you can create a good seal, then you ever will with an earbud dynamic driver.

Quote: Originally Posted by jonathanjong I agree when I have my philosopher's cap on, but precision is often impossible in my field: experimental social psychology. You know..."on average variable X predicts variable Y..." *sigh* If only psychology were like physics. What do you do...

Quote: Originally Posted by kalibahlu My suggestion is to Google something like "best headphones" and various searches like that, and look around. There are lots of reviews out there, and that would help you a lot. I mean no disrespect, but that's horrible advise. At best, a...

Quote: Originally Posted by jonathanjong I blame the fact that I'm a scientists...it's all about the generalizations here. Ah, my friend, as a fellow scientist, I must disagree. Generalizations make the worst kind of science. We need precision and specifics!

Quote: Originally Posted by ljcii Ok. kind of made up my mind. thanks Well, what are you going with?

Quote: Originally Posted by ljcii I think i'm also a basshead. ( must be because i love bass ) Also considering whether i should save up to the Sleek Audios. (did i spell audio correctly?) as it seems to be a better buy. ANy opinions? I know that they're less bass heavy but will they...

Quote: Originally Posted by ljcii Ok, i like bass. Unamped and preferably ok isolation is enough. Just wear it to school, bus , back home. and preferably 200-250 and nearer to the top-end sound so psycologicaly i know i don't need to test other earphones by buying. Now we're...

Quote: Originally Posted by ljcii stuff like atrio m5 which people choose over se530 Anyone who prefers M5s over SE530s has lost their mind...