Hey everyone,   I currently have Etymotic Hf3's, I quite like these although I find them a bit flat and lifeless for the music I listen to whilst training. I really want a built in remote because I use these whilst training and my iPhone is out of reach in a back pocket, also being able to...

Hello once again guys! I got distracted for a while... I've been reading though the forum some more, how does the Matrix Mini I stack up to the DacMini?  

Thank your for your post! I reread what I originally wrote and I over stated it I think. I like the sound of the 598's they just sound slightly hidden or veiled with the details that I was expecting. I have a £3500 separates system in my van and really enjoy listening to music during the day. My...

Quote:   Ok, am I right in assuming a DAC & seperate Amp would be better than a combined unit like the DACmini?    If thats the case and I'm now looking for two things could I get some more recomendations?  

Quote: Sorry elnero, I have nothing other than a MBP & my HD958's. I'm just trying to learn about these things, I'm reading as much as I can. I'll have a look at the DACmini.   Thanks ;)  

I don't really need the portability of the DAC you suggest, I'm curious what compromises are made to make a USB powered DAC when I've read other people worried about wall plug power supplies not being good enough or hearing problems because of it, surely USB powered is worse still? Also when I...

Hey guys, I know this will have been asked to death but I am overwhelmed by the choices out there!   I have a 2010 MBP, use iTunes Lossless and have a set of HD598. From what I can see a DAC looks like the next step, but there are so many!   What would you guys recommend as being a good...

Hey guys, I have just bought a set of 598's, I've got about 3hrs on them so far and quite like them. I am using iTunes lossless files played directly from my 2010 MacBook Pro. I know there is a lot of room for improvement here, but I'm new to computer audio and have no idea what I'm looking...