Awesome. Would the hook-up be as follows: Laptop>USB DAC> analog out> Receiver Aux in>woofer and speakers? Vanns had the Black Ash for $400 so maybe I'll get lucky?:D But yeah, there is a pair on Amazon for $600. I'm thinking of getting the Energy RC-10 which from what I read are good for...

Ohh, I see. Thanks for clearing that up. If I connected the computer to a receiver would this setup be possible or does the underlying problem still remain?

I actually saw those come up a couple times but I haven't read much about them. What do you think about them?

Thanks for the input on Polk speakers.I'll check out the Swan D1080 IV as well. What is it that makes the setup difficult though? Thanks trog, I'll be sure to look around.

I'm definitely willing to buy used, especially if I can grab a great deal. Any other places you recommend I look besides ebay and the seller forums? I don't really have a preference, those were just speakers that I had seen often repeated. Though in a lot of threads people were recommending...

I'm trying to find out some good bookshelf speakers and a sub to pair them with so I can try to narrow down my search a bit more. I'm primarily going to be using these for movies and music. A good amount of techno so tight bass with some punch is what I'm after, but I'm not a real "bass head" or...

I'm using the ibasso d4 Is this a fairly safe operation(paranoid)? If so I'll give it a shot and post back with any findings

Does anyone know if a Panasonic SL-H301 TT is any decent? I've been searching around and haven't really turned up anything regarding it. Doesn't seem like anything special but I figured I would try asking here, maybe someone else has come across one :rolleyes: Thanks!

As of late I've noticed that my DT880 Pro (250ohm) are having issues with bass response. It sounds as though they are unable to handle certain low notes and I get this nasty vibrating/buzzing as if the diaphragm is going to give. It's cringeworthy. I've read things like this could be caused by a...

Count me in. I'm interested

Definitely want to see a meet in LA. Looks like there was a mini back in October (that I missed v.v ). Surprised there aren't more posts, can't be that little love in the greater LA region

The right channel suddenly died out of no where, and the left channel only barely comes in if the gain switch is off(when it's on it dies). It sounds like your car radio does when it is between 2 stations that are fighting each other and one is a talk show and one is music with some static...

Awesome, thanks for the info guys

How can I determine if a receiver has an integrated amp or just a pre-amp? Sorry if this is a silly question but I can't seem to find the information..thanks

Interesting, I was hoping to catch a macbook owner to give me their personal view on this. I know personally my laptop speakers are trash so I doubt I would be able to tell the difference at all lol. I didnt' think you could really hear the difference on the low-end. I want to subjugate myself...