These Audeze iSINE LX headphones are in very good condition. In fact, the cable is a recent replacement. I believe everything that came with it originally is included; the only exception is the earhooks. There are a total of (3) ear hooks, meaning there's only one replacement left. Includes: -...

The design idea is to use this power amplifier with a DAP as source. It’s almost like a Nintendo Switch concept, with the amp being the dock. Use this amplifier with your speakers and a DAP, or use your DAP with some headphones instead. One DAP can perform double duty. You could save money with...

Completely loaded? Are you sure? Even if true, the system can't preload all the songs into the memory. And it can't predict what song you will choose next, and when. So how does it manage this?

I have an Astell & Kern AK100ii. The track forward button sometimes gets stuck. Does anybody have any experience with an issue like this or a way to remedy? I would rather avoid sending back to Korea, if I can.

I've had issues installing XLD on Ventura. I've had to resort to the Music application lately.

So, they believed it was fake and still do... but now realized there's money to be made? I agree that a great deal of people can't discern between hifi and lofi. I certainly can hear the difference in hires. You are correct about bandwidth and storage (back in the day). Both have increased to...

I'm presuming you will be using a DAC? Onboard audio is generally, not good. The aforementioned fanless idea is great, though not as impactful if using closed headphones. I would say operating system and compatibility with the DAC should be considered. Some DACs don't play nice with certain...

Audioengine are quality speakers in my opinion.

Audioengine speakers are hard to beat at the pricepoint.

One option would be to purchase a 2014 Mac Mini or 2015 iMac. The downside is that you would be locked into the Monterey operating system. Obviously, it would be slower than a newer computer. Judging by the fact you are still rocking a 2008... I'm guessing that's not an issue. That involves the...

AudioCast made a Chromecast Audio clone. Looks like it is disappearing, too. Maybe that lawsuit suggestion is legit. Making your own Volumio rig is a cheap alternative, though it requires a bit of DIY spirit/know-how.

I've ripped my CD collection. The part that has taken forever is the metadata. I got cute and gave every song its own album art using the single. I photoshopped all these single covers to remove record labels and correct other issues--it took forever. Then I realized that my DAP and other...

This is an increasingly difficult task. Manufacturers are more interested in getting you to stream commercially, rather than hosting your own content locally. Knowing your exact setup would help. Regarding your mini computer solution, Volumio might be your friend. You can DIY: purchase a...

It really is amazing how long Apple refused to embrace hi res. During the Steve Jobs era they were at the forefront in many ways. They've opted for a far less aggressive approach for a while now. I never understood it, as hi res supporting hardware and such would have been a marginal uptick in...

Anybody know where I can find a battery for an Astell & Kern AK100ii? I spoke to A&K already. They won’t send replacement; they only do it as a repair that takes a long time and isn’t cheap. I can do it in 1 minute if I had a suitable battery.