Could someone describe the difference in sound I might get from a headphone amp like the Schiit Magni (apart from maximum volume, I don't need any more of that), compared to any of my current equipment? Or if the Magni is not an appreciable improvement, what sort of amp would be? Here is a list...

Hello, I have been a big fan of the head-fi forums for a long time, inevitably arriving here after a multitude of google searches on many different audio questions. I never did create an account, until now, as I considered myself too much of a newbie to discuss matters with the fine educated...

Looking to get a decent desktop setup to use my IEMs. I have an X-Fi xtreme sound card with optical out (is this a better option than using USB?). I also run a separate powered 2.1 system out of one if the line outs from the sound card (could switch that to new DAC output if that is a better way...

Have a laptop for almost 2 years with i3 1st generation processor and a crappy Realtek HD audio sound card. What improvement should i do now in order to get full performance 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound from (for example: tritton ax pro) headset? Im just a normal guy who is addict to only music and...

Hi all, first time poster here, I've found this place very useful lately but I have a few specific questions I couldn't find answers to, so I figured I should just ask:   Firstly, my current setup:   PC with Windows 7 Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio PCI-E soundcard Logitech X-540 5.1...

Hello, firstly, for the forum skeptics, I have indeed used the "Search" Button, but it appears my situation is rather unique as I didn't find any specific related threads to what I'm looking for. Onwards to topic, I am looking for a decent pair of preferably CLOSED "Over the Ear"...