Thanks for the help. I got everything squared a way and did some serious listening for the past few days. Quote: Originally Posted by koven 4. How much did you pay for yours? Was it the one on Audiogon recently? Apologies about the late reply. I got it for $850 from a local...

Hey Head-Fi, I recently got a great deal on a peachtree audio nova. I currently have my PC plugged in via USB, PS3 plugged in via RCA and my Audioengine A5's plugged into the 'line out'. I am curious whether or not I should be using the line out or the pre out. The manual states: There...

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Hey Head-fi, I would like to upgrade to a new pair of headphones in the 200-400 dollar price range. The problem being I want a new 'source' for those headphones. Obviously to properly drive the newer headphones I need an amplifier, but with my only source of audio being my PC or laptop. A USB...

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Quote: Originally Posted by infinitesymphony Thanks! Adding amplification info gets into sticky territory, because then DAC/amps like the ones you mentioned would need to be added to the list. For the most part, I'm trying to limit the list to equipment that can act as a standalone DAC...

I believe the ones that are also headphone amps should be specified. Also does the "GLOW Amp One" tube amp count? It is a DAC as well. I did not see it on the list. Amazing list - I greatly appreciate this thread.

Frankly for the short time given as an overview for headphone amplification/upgrading your PC audio. This was not that great of a segment. I believe it introduced viewers to head-fi and that was it - which is always cool. He didn't explain the gateway of options that DAC's open up for PC...

I have decided to go with the Audio Engines. I know it might not be as good....but it will be a big upgrade from what I currently have and it saves me a chunk of change from my budget. Maybe finally get a new MP3 player for myself! Thanks so much for everyones help. As far as other hardware...

Quote: Originally Posted by Operandi Personally I think I would go with the iQ1s +, a Fubar III & Big Joe combo. Fubar III and a Big Joe? How exactly would this set-up work? Is having two knobs a hassle? Just what I imagine: If I can plug in the speakers to a Fubar III; Wouldn't...

Quote: Originally Posted by Operandi I don't think you searched very hard. I have searched very hard. It just really confusing most especially when you start with no knowledge really of anything outside of multimedia speakers. I have seen your posts in many threads! You've been...

Bump and a new dilemma! Whats the best way to go about having an easy way to plug in my headphones now? The A5's sure don't give me an option. I do have a front-bay for my x-fi sound card I could install. But it isn't exactly the greatest thing in the world. Would that suffice or is there...

Does anyone know who I can contact/go about re-cabling and modding my K81's? I'd like to pay for somone else to do it.

Quote: Originally Posted by 1UP What are your needs? Gaming and music? Headphone and speaker quality? Upgrades to your source, amplification and your speakers? Be a bit more specific cause these guys can think of 10 trillion ways to spend your money I had great help over at the...

Those T-Amps are expensive and there are all kinds of different models. And I am worried about...whether or not I could plug in headphones or not. I am a complete new guy at this so I am getting easily confused. The idea of a sound card + speakers was pretty easy to grasp. But I need an amp...