I just got a new car that comes equipped with Android Auto, and I need a cable to connect my Samsung S20 Android phone (USB-C output) to my car (USB-A input). Anyone have a suggestion for an inexpensive but reliable connector? Thanks!

I just received the TempoTec Sonata HD Pro in the mail, and I am experiencing some problems using it with my Samsung S20 phone. When I first plugged it in, I got no sound. When I unplugged it, I also got no sound from the phone (even with nothing connected to it, just no audio output...

Hello, I am looking for a relatively inexpensive, neutral-sounding USB-C to 3.5mm dongle adapter to mate with my Samsung S20. I have been looking at the following three: 1.) Apple Lightning 2.) Meizu HiFi 3.) TempoTec Sonata HD Pro I get the sense that there are noise issues when mating the...

Hello, I am trying to use my Shanling M0 as a Bluetooth receiver for my new Samsung phone. On the M0, I initially selected AAC as the Bluetooth code by mistake, and now everytime my phone connects to the Shanling, the display on the Shanling says it is connected with AAC. Even if I change the...

Hi all, Anyone have an old Sansa Clip+ (Clip Plus) in good working order and with rear clip intact that they are looking to get rid of? I'd prefer an 8GB but would take a 4GB or 2GB one as well since I have an SDHC card. I'm looking to spend under $50.00. The prices for refurbished ones on...

Hi everyone,   I'm on the hunt for a pair of portable headphones.  I want ones that are on-the-ear.  The most that I'd like to spend is $50, but I might be willing to go up to $75 if it's a big step up in terms of quality.   I want something that has the fit of the JVC HA-S400, but with...

Hi everyone,   I lost the set of hybrid silicone eartips that came with my Vsonic GR99 and am looking for a replacement set.  There is a particular pair in that set, the ones with the blue inner part that slides over the nozzle of the IEM, that I have found to be the only tips that provide me...

Hello,   I am on the hunt for a second pair of IEMs to supplement my Hifiman RE-400.  I really like the RE-400, particularly its clarity and neutrality.    That being said, I have two concerns that are making me think about getting a second pair of IEMs to supplement the RE-400: 1.) The...

Anyone know of a good source for a replacement shirt clip for an IEM?  The ones that came with my Brainwavz and Vsonic have now both broken, and neither company is able to send me a new one (not surprising, but thought I'd try).  My local big box stores (Best Buy, Staples) also don't carry any...

I'm trying to decide whether to keep my Meelectronics A151 IEM's or change/upgrade to something else.  Let me discuss what earphones I've had in the recent past and what I'm looking for.   Over the past several years, I've gone through several sets of Brainwavz IEM's: M2's and ProAlpha's. ...

My significant other has been using a pair of Brainwavz M2 for some time and is looking to move away from them.  She said the sound of the Brainwavz has become too brittle and harsh in the midrange over time for her tastes.  I thought that was kind of crazy since I remember borrowing them from...

I'm looking for a recommendation on a pair of portable over-the-head headphones to use while being active (going to the gym, riding my bike, walking the dog, etc.).  In terms of form, what I have in mind is something along the lines of the Koss PortaPros or Sony MDR-110LP's, or even the Sony...

So, I've been reading a lot about the great sound quality of the old iRiver "H" series players, specifically the H-120/IHP-120 and H-140/IHP-140.  I've never heard any of the iRiver's.  I have a Sansa Clip+ and a Fuze (the older version, not the Fuze+).  The sound quality is pretty good on my...

The headphone jack in my Sansa Fuze is basically caput (and the power button is on its way out), so I think I'm going to buy a new digital audio player. I like the Sansa and can buy another refurbed one for pretty cheap, but I'm kind of PO'd at the shoddy construction. I've only had it for about...

I just picked up a vintage pair of Polk RTA 12a speakers from a local used vinyl/used audio shop for a sweet price. When I demoed them at the store, the clerk attached them to an ADS Atelier A2 amp. The speakers sounded pretty great through that amp: soundstaging was great, good balance of highs...

A few weeks ago, I posted a thread about finding a used Pioneer PL-12D turntable for $25. Per the recommendation of folks on the board, I ended up picking it up, given the low price. I finally got around to hooking it up this weekend, and it sounds great. The belt is in great shape, and it...

Anyone have any thoughts on the Pionner PL-12D turntable? I've got a friend of a friend that's looking to get rid of one for $25, and it's in good condition. I've always had direct-drive turntables, but is this a decent belt driven one? I think it was a relatively inexpensive model back in the...

Hi, A local audio shop just received a used Nitty Gritty Record Doctor II manual record cleaning machine that is in great condition. They are selling it for $120. That seems like a good price, right? I think the The new Record Doctors (version III) go for about $300 new, and the cheapest...

Hello, I'm looking to a purchase a budget cartridge that still performs well. I'm looking for something that provides good lows and highs, audible mids, and vocals that are not scratchy/distorted. I listen to a wide range of music, from hip-hop (hence the need for good deep bass) to rock...

Does anyone have an Audio Technica AT-PL120 and/or have any opinions on it? I know it's not as good as a Technics 1200, but is good for its price and a solid unit to have?

I have a chance to get either a fully restored Acoustic Research XA turntable for $200 or a barely used Technics SL-1200mk5 for $250. Both are in great condition. Which is the better table, and which is the better deal? Is there anything comparable in terms of price that would be a better deal...

Does anyone have any opinion on the Acoustic Research AR77XB turntable? I might be able to score one that is supposedly in very good condition--obviously I'll have to verify that first--for $100. If it's in good condition, is it a good table? And is that a good asking price for a used/vintage...

Hello, I am new to the forum, and have recently begun to purchase and play vinyl again after a number of years away from the form. I definitely do not consider myself an experienced audiophile, but I'm here to learn. My desires for vinyl playback are basic: minimal/normal surface noise...