I'm configuring my PC so that I can use my iPhone remote app to control Foobar.   However, what I notice is that the Remote sees EVERYTHING in my library (ie in Windows folders) even though those files are not in Foobar.   This is a problem because  I have all my files as lossless and...

Could just be a bit of wax lodged in there.

Quote: Originally Posted by scompton Heretic The only reason I'm thinking of replacing my NAD is I'd like the tone controls to work with the headphone out. Some of my vintage headphones are bass light and are supposed to take boosted bass very well. You want tone controls, and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Headdie I'd also be curious to know if someone has tried to drive headphones with the speaker out of a new T-AMP? This new generation of amplifiers seems to be very hot, but I can't find one with a headphone jack... Many years ago, I drove a pair of...

Quote: Originally Posted by LeftyGorilla Ordered Sunday night and arrived this afternoon. Don't leave us hanging like this! Tell us more!

Quote: Originally Posted by synaesthetic more like 162 usd. Oh, yeah ignore me. This seems to be exactly the right product at the right kind of price. Looking forward to some reviews.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kerby1280 Wow interesting little amp. Nice price too at a little over $160 USD. I might have to order one to try. If I'm seeing things right, it shows as 104 euros, which is about $250, isn't it?

Just for reference, as detailed on the Ibasso page: Main Features: - Wolfson WM8740 DAC Chip + TI PCM2706 - USB signal input, provides I2S interface for decoding - Work as a DAC+AMP Combo or a standalone AMP - 2-Setting Gain Switch for impedance matching - 470mAh rechargeable Li-polymer...

Where can the Ibasso D2 be bought from?

As title, really. I've never used my Sony for video replay, but have a long trip coming up and would like to be able to put some video on there. I'm bewildered by divx, mpeg4, avi etc. I have some Divx files and have loaded them on (through windows explorer) but they aren't recognised. The...

I'm aware that the handset of the Duet contains both a DAC and a headphone output but as of yet, the firmware does not allow these to be used. Any news on when they might be activated?

Quote: Originally Posted by xnothingpoetic Lighter. Burn it off, and then scrap off the ash/crust crap. Tried it. Numerous times over the last couple of years. Doesn't work.

Quote: Originally Posted by soloz2 a temp controlled soldering iron can melt the enamel off, or a solder pot, which is easiest. And what sort of temperature would I need to set it at?

In my collection I have a pair of Sony CD1700s. They were excellent phones. A couple of years ago, for some obscure reason, I snipped the plug off to replace it with a new one. I have never in all that time been able to solder the wires so they have just sat there until I tried, and failed...

Quote: Originally Posted by keiron99 What is "image specificity"? Anyone?

Quote: Originally Posted by Skylab I did comment I thought the Voyager's soundstaging was excellent - especially depth and image specificity. What is "image specificity"?

I had their Perpetual Technologies P3 DAC, and it produced the best sounds I have ever heard in my system. Only the need for cash forced me to sell it and I bitterly regret it. I bought it on the strength of rave reviews in the up-market British hifi press, where it was installed as (and may...

Quite a basic question, but what sort of connections are the "balanced outputs" on the 1212m? Is it these outputs that provide the line out for connecting to your amp?

Now, I know this may sound crazy coming from someone who has been into this hobby for near 3 decades and got through piles of Stax gear and the like, but my interest in music has re-awakened since I got my Sony NWXA818 and Shure SE530s in the last few weeks. I simply adore the sound. Heck, I...

Quote: Originally Posted by dr dougie The answer is, "Where can't you buy ethanol in England?" Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons...

I often wonder where you get this too! Maybe this sort of thing from Maplin? Maplin > Isopropyl Alcohol I'm not sure where you get distilled water, either. In fact, I'm not even sure what it is!

Quote: Originally Posted by intoflatlines Why not get them from headphone.com, they have a 30 day no questions asked return policy. I'm in the UK. And in fact, it seems I can actually get them cheaper over here, which is a novelty. There is a place here called Play.com which...

Can anyone tell me whether the outer packaging of the SE530 is "sealed" in any way? I'm thinking of getting them from Play.com (Jersey based) and they accept returns within 7 days as long as the package is unopened. Obviously, if there's any kind of shrinkwrap/seal sticker I'm stuffed if I...

Thanks. You guys are costing me a fortune....

Anyone, please? What I'm looking for is not so much extra bass or treble (I'm happy to use EQ these days) but an increase in "intimacy" and "transparency".