So I'm looking to make a splash with Mr. Speaker's Alpha Dogs, and likely the Bifrost DAC..   But the amp, I was looking to maybe power speakers one day, and while the Emotiva Mini-X is my first choice right now, I'm debating going vintage.   There's a Kenwood KR-9600, SONY STR-6120, and...

Hey, kind of a newbie looking to purchase a setup soon. I like the Mini X, but what do you use to connect the MDs to the amp?

I'm about to buy either the Mad Dogs or the Alpha Dogs!   Anyone with experience want to talk about whether the $200 is easily heard, and in what way?

Yeah, I'm already sold on the NFB-28!   I'm just going to play the waiting game on the Alpha Dog reviews, but I think I've got a much better understanding now.   Cheers.

First, thanks so much for steering me towards Head-Fi approved products!   Let's say I intend on going to a stereo speaker setup, and I definitely want it balanced because those Alpha Dogs are probably the most appealing product I've ever read about, haha.   Which of the Audio-GD products...

I'm most concerned with getting the best sound for $1500.   I'd prefer speakers, but I'll probably delay that until I've got more to spend.   So yeah, let's say only headphones.   Thanks for reading and appreciate any input!

Oh, and probably over-ear...but I'll take all comers...

Good morning Head-Fiers...   I've decided to get back in the game and I'm hoping to do it right. Using my laptop as a source, I'm hoping to build a $1500 setup for my living room. I need EVERYTHING, headphones, amp, and whatever else you think is required.   My most common listens:   -...

The Moon & Antarctica I love the new album too, but The Moon & Antarctica is perfect IMO. Good News is just not "violent" (I struggle for a better word) enough for me.

Elliott Smith is amongst my favourite artists of all time. Either/Or is in my top 5 favourite albums. Whenever I play him for someone who has never heard, they are always receptive and become fans quite quickly. I would consider him one of the most underrated artists ever IMO, and I...

Tough call. Dylan's lyrics have had a profound impact on my life and my perception of the world. The man is amazing. The Beatles have made so many great songs. I have about 300 of their live/recorded songs that I can put on shuffle with no fear of a bad song coming on. Anyone who says...

If you are inclined to answer "yes" to that statement, I think it has more to do with you wanting to go against the grain, rather than Apple being "mass produced eye candy". Their intuitive design and interface is what brought them success with the iPod. Their mass-production is only a result...

Ray LaMontagne has one of the best voices I've ever heard, especially live. He's an acoustic/folk artist, with a very emotive voice.. Trouble is a great CD, but his live recordings really showcase his talent.. He has about 20-30 unreleased songs, all of which are among my favourite...