Clean out your headphones!   Check out this thread...  I had the exact same issues with my HD580s a long time ago(!!!).  This is a common issue with the HD580/600/650 setup.  Also check the cable connection on that side.  Those are also prone to failure.  Before cable replacements were easily...

OK - I must be missing something huge here, yet I can't seem to find a good thread on this.   Just received my Grace Design Massdrop M9xx and I can't screw%^%^ get my iphone to spit out anything other than 44.1k audio via the camera connection kit and USB.  I've tried AIFF 24/96 files (Chesky...

They must because I can run mine all the way to max volume without distortion. I've actually taken the time to measure this with a sine wave (mp3 encoded) on an audio analyzer under several different load values (16-300 ohms).

Quote: You are saying that the 580's sound better unpowered and hooked up to the ipod than the 650's do? That's exactly what I'm saying. I'm running an 2nd gen ipod at pretty much max volume. My WELL broken in HD580s sound very good (IMO) from this -- not saying that it couldn't...

And they work great for the in flight movies too. You can actually hear the dialogue. E2Cs and the ipod where made for each other, I think.

I just picked up some Ultrasone HFI-650s off ebay ($98, thank you) as a gift for a relative. Naturally I had to check to make sure that they functioned properly , since this was an ebay purchase. I've read many positive comments regarding these cans in this and other forums, but having heard...

Quote: The interesting thing about the Link model (I, II, III), is that the only difference is the potential for upgrades. If I understand this correctly, the basic components inside are all the same. THis is correct -- all three Links (I, II, III) have the same DACs (Burr-Brown...

Hmmm... Looks like a good argument for MINIPLUGS!!!

I have the same problem with the silicon tips -- I just can't get a decent seal no matter what size I use or how I put it in my ear (deep or on the outside). I think it really depends on your ear shape, which obviously can vary quite a bit from person to person. I can get any of the foamies to...

Get AoE and look up the audio DIY stuff on here, Headwize, and DIYaudio. I didn't read AoE until after I got my EE degree, and I wish I had it sooner. Much easier to understand that most (if not all) college EE texts. I use it now for reference more than any other book I've got from college (I...

Yes, there is a difference in the sound. Some would argue wether it was an improvement or not. Early implementations of HDCD required a different output stage with 6dB of boost compared to normal CD. That ALWAYS sounds better! Peaple got wise to this and Pacific Microsystems changed their...

Ah yes...you could -- I'm aware of the extended DTS format, but NOT that it's being used on anything (!) much less actual DVD-Vs. There is no provision for 24/96 DTS or DD on DVD-V (now non standard DVD is another story -- but it may not work on all players). You are also correct that DVD discs...

Hey Lini. Yeah, but it's moot for DVD-V as well, since DD (or DTS) is 20bit max at 48k. This never gets downconverted (although it may be cut down to 16 bits in some (rare!) cases on the digital output. I think DAD discs by there very nature do NOT have this copy protect set -- the ability to...

Actually pretty much all Pioneer players (DVD-V and DVD-A) will output 24/96 from DADs. They were one of the first ones to "break the rules" and do this on most all their early DVD players. All this talk about redbook CDs with copy protect bits is moot -- you can't put higher-res audio on a...

Quote: Santa Cruz uses some kind of codec for D/A conversion I believe, so the opamp is already in it and if there is another opamp on output it is just buffer and it can't improve much with that very likely low-end opamp integrated in codec.. Rediculous. Pretty much every soundcard...