I currently own 4 headphones. Alessandro MS-2 (32ohm), AKG K702 (62ohms), Sennheiser HD-600 (300ohms) and Beyerdynamic DT880 (600ohm). I'm looking for an amplifier with an output impedance of less than 1ohm with enough gain to comfortably drive any of these headphones (and planar magnetics if I...

I'm in Australia and I want to order the Pan Am and Gateway power supply but i'm worried about voltage as we run on 220-240v. Will the Gateway work here?   Also, I didn't see a lot of technical specs on your site regarding th Pan Am. What is the output impedance of the headphone out?

So i'm in the market for a new Macbook to use exclusively as a source/media server. I like the look of the new Macbook Air and was set on it but when I saw the Macbook Pro on the Apple Store website for around the same money I started to wonder what my best option would be. I'm a bit of a noob...

I'm looking at getting a Marantz CD6004 CD player and I have a few questions that hopefully you guys can help me with.   The CD6004 has a USB and iPod capability. Does this mean that if I plug my iPod into the CD6004 that it will bypass the iPods DAC and use the DAC in the CD6004 similar to...

I have just bought a Rega RP1 which I will be connecting to a headphone amp. This is my first turntable so i'm a bit confused about what else I actually need. I know I don't need a DAC because it's already analogue but I remember reading that I need a phono or preamp. Could someone explain to me...

I have decided to build a small system using an iPod as a source. I have already chosen the Epos Epic 2 speakers since I can get them at a great price but i'm not sure whether to go with an iNova or just an iDac with dedicated amp. Has anyone used the iNova? If so, can the DAC and amp section be...

Just want to get a look at how some of you guys have set up your iPod based systems. This is a thread for all those Wadia 170i, Onkyo ND-S1, Pure i-20 and Peachtree iDAC owners.

Before I write this I just want to say that upon purchasing the iMod I was very very skeptical. If i'm honest, most of the "night and day" differences people describe on this board usually underwhelm me to the point where I sometimes consider this whole audiophile thing a complete waste of time...

Does it degrade sound quality? Basically, I don't want to fill my laptops hard drive with music as I have upwards of 500GB of files. So could I use an external hard drive to store my files and still get the same sound quality?

Just got a 4G iMod purchaed from the forums. When I first connected it to my PC (Windows 7 x64) it said device found and installed drivers. After that it came up with a warning saying device needs to be formatted to continue. I clicked cancel. Now when I plug it in I get the ding dong sound but...

I have decided to end my Audiophile journey to focus on investing and other hobbies. However, I want to make one last purchase to keep me going for a while. What I am looking for is an IEM that sounds as close as possible to the HD25-1 II. I have never enjoyed a headphone more than the HD25 for...

Looks like the last Perth meet was back in 2010 so who's interested in a meet next year?   I have some good stuff I could bring along. Who's in?

Long story short I bought some MS Pro's and while they sound great, I find I can't listen to them for long periods due to the harsh brightness which make my ears bleed. They also aren't very comfortable and I find myself having to change volume on every track that comes on which makes listening...

Got my Audioengine 2's yesterday, set them up and had a listen. I had read that the mids were crystal clear and the bass was noticeable but not overpowering, just what I like. So I created a playlist of my favourite tracks from mixed genres and fired them up.   First impressions were not...

Recently got myself a pair of Alessandro MS Pro's and since I no longer own an amp or DAC I have decided to get both for my computer rig. I have searched and read a ton of threads on amps suited to Grado's and the general concensus seems to be that hybrid tube amps suit them very well. The...

Want to get a new DAC for my computer rig and i'm on a budget of $800 max. I had a look at the CEntrance DACmini and the Nuforce Icon HD and I was hoping I could get some more suggestions. It doesn't have to be portable but I don't want it to be huge either. Any suggestions?

Does ALO make a cable for the Sennheiser HD25-1 II? I would love to get one...

im looking for some portable closed cans for the daily commute. I mostly listen to rock and blues etc but dabble in all genres. I want something with excellent sound quality and decent isolation. Im not a basshead and prefer natural sounding bass. What do you guys suggest?

Interested in getting some of these but I really want to read some impressions first. A quick search didn't reveal much. Maybe i'm doing it wrong...   Headphones are here http://www.moon-audio.com/Audio_Technica_Headphones.htm  

I'm looking for some portable closed cans to replace my iem's as I want to try something different. I have been looking at the Sennheiser HD25 and Beyerdynamic Tesla T50p recabled by ALO. Does anyone have any other suggestions for me to look at? I listen to bands such as Jeff Buckley, John...

Trying to decide between these two headphones and struggling to come to a decision. Where I live the MS-2's are significantly cheaper so i'm leaning towards them but I decided to ask on here first.   I'm quite sensitive to treble and I find that harsh treble fatigues me really quickly. I...

I'm looking at getting an amp for my e-Q7s but I'm not sure which amps have good synergy with these iems. I was looking at the Ortofon hd-q7 but I would prefer battery powered with an inbuilt dac as well. Maybe d10 or pico. Thoughts?

And I loved them! Fantastic sounding can. I'm thinking about buying a pair but they are quite cheap and I was wondering if there was anything out there that sounds similar but is a little more high-end. I can get them for $150 here in Australia but I can spend about $400 on some new cans. So...

Looking for some IEM's suited to hip hop and rap. I listen to Kanye, Lupe Fiasco, Hieroglyphics, Gorillaz etc etc. Want something with clear, punchy bass and good soundstage. No budget in mind. Just want the best.

What are the Top 5 IEM's you have heard or want to hear? I'm thinking about getting a bit of a collection going and I want a few suggestions on what to choose.   Have heard:   Ortofon e-Q7 Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10   Want to hear:   Sennheiser IE8 Westone 3 Audio Technica...