I don't want to use my phone as the source. My phone has some software issues (Samsung's terrible ROMs) and also there is battery life problem.   Oppo HA-2 is expensive for me. There is another player I'm considering. Sony NWZ A10 series, or in my country there is Sony A15 (16Gig version of...

And there is iBasso DX50. What about that? For my music style, DX50 vs. X3ii? Also found an used DX50 for $190 (with 64GB card). Should I buy it or go with X3ii?

Hi,   I'm planning to buy a DAC/Player but still can't decide which one should I buy. Let's start.   I listen mostly Rock/Metal genres (Progressive Rock like Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater; Heavy Metal like Accept, Iron Maiden etc.; Also Instrumental Rock like Joe Satriani).   I...

Ok, I bought an Ostry KC06 and postponed buying headphone amplifier.   Thanks for everyone.   Thread can be closed.

Hi,   I'm planning to buy a headphone amplifier for my headphone (Shure SRH840) and IEM (Ostry KC06).    I liked FiiO E17 but I can't decide between EF2A vs. E17. I have Asus Xonar D2X at my computer but I will also use that ampifier with my laptop which has onboard soundcard. I also have a...

Also will buy a headphone amplifier.   Looking for FiiO E6, what about that?

  I checked them and liked Ostry KC06 (Don't know the difference between gold vs. silver).   I also saw the Zero Audio Carbo Tenore.   Currently: KC06 vs. Carbo Tenore

There are some misunderstandings, let me clear them.   1) With "earbuds" word, I mean also iem's. 2) I mentioned headphone, because I don't know which one is more comfortable (maybe Shure SRH840 has some problems) but my previous experience shows me iem's are better. 3) About sound...

Hi,   I'm planning to buy a headphone today or tomorrow and I need some help.   Firstly, I will use it for listening music and will listen rock, blues and sometimes metal music (Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, BB King, Dream Theater, King Crimson etc.)   I currently have a Shure SRH840 and my...

Hello again,   I have bought a Marantz PM6010 (second hand). I bought it from a friend and he gave me a couple of floorstanding speaker.   I must say the speakers are not too well so I need to change them.   I will listen generally rock/hard rock style.   I will check the Monitor...

Quote:   I'm buying Marantz PM6010.   Since I have a pickup, I need a phono amplifier and PM6010 has it.   I already bought the ASUS soundcard and I don't think its DACs (TI Burr-Brown PCM1796*4 DAC (120dB SNR, Max. 192Khz/24bit)) are bad.   I can sell my soundcard and buy a...

Quote: Thanks!.   What about Epos Epic 1-2-5? or Monitor Audio RX1-2?   I will go to the hi-fi store to listen Monitor Audio. But they are not selling Epos so  I need to go elsewhere. I read some reviews about Epos Epic, they say it is very good for its price.

Also find Polk Audio TSI300 couple for $650. What about that?

I found Monitor Audio's Turkey distributor. new BX2 couple price is $450, BX5 is $900, BX600 is $1200.   I will listen these at store but I want to know which speakers fit me. I also play guitar and will use speakers for monitoring guitar sound.   Any suggestions?   Also area is...

Quote: I liked Infinity Beta 50. Found an used one for 600$ (couple). Reading reviews.       Thanks,