I just ordered a pair of these IEMs, and I wanted to know what kind of portable amps would go best with it. I'm willing to spend around 100-150 dollars.   Thanks for any responses. I saw the Linearossa W1 as one possible choice.

Quote: Originally Posted by MrSlim BTW, both outputs are S/PDIF, Optical and Coaxial(copper), S/PDIF is the data transfer protocol. Also, If I recall, I have heard that the quality of the S/PDIF output from various soundcards can vary depending on the particular chipset used and you...

What OS? If Vista, do this: right click little audio in the statusbar >> playback devices >>> right click your soundcard >> advanced >> if it's configured to allow an application to take control of it, uncheck that

As the title says I need a DAC that I can plug into the optical output of my soundcard. It doesn't need an amp, because I already have one. The reason I need it is because my soundcard is emitting a "hissing" noise at high volumes which I think is being caused by my PSU or interference with some...

Quote: Originally Posted by Halftrack pladoh: I present, the Skullcandy "Audiophile" collection. Sweet Jesus

Quote: Originally Posted by jilgiljongiljing The thing with classical music, is how various interpretations are completely different. Anyone who cares to sit and listen to it instead of using it as background music will easily be able to tell a the difference between a Carlos Kleibers...

Does he like impressionism or romanticism a lot? You mentioned Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven. That isn't really helpful because those are the 'big 3', so almost everyone likes them. How about this 16 CD set of Chopin's Complete Works? Hyperion Records | Chopin: The Complete Works

Hyperion Records Knock yourself out. They have tons of amazing stuff.

Kreator albums... Endless Pain Pleasure To Kill Terrible Certainty Extreme Aggression Coma of Souls Enemy of God Violent Revolution Hordes of Chaos If you're interested in more 80s thrash that is better than the 'big four' let me know. Course you could just get Damaged by Black...

Quote: Originally Posted by Redcarmoose Were not really interested here in enlarged compilations even though I guess Mothership could be a box set. To me you have to get the original cds because there is a perfect song sequence that every Zep album has. Well, he was asking what...

The Mothership box set is over compressed. I wouldn't listen to them. See if you can find some copies of the remasters done in 90/91 I think it is. Originals and not reissues if you can. I can't stress enough, DO NOT waste your money on The Mothership set.

If you're looking for a great pop album with dynamics, check out Emiliana Torrini's last album, Me and Armini. Almost an audiophile geared record.

Quote: Originally Posted by necropimp yeah same guy did slayer's new album... you can tell just by looking at it ARGHHHHAFDF!!!! TAKE IT AWAY! I CAN'T LOOK AT IT!! : ( People who do that to music should be taken out back and shot!

There's a supposedly "unmastered" version of Californication floating around. I can't confirm the authenticity however...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cianyx And to Nisstyre, Enslaved is Black Metal Oops, but yeah, that album should be a good intro to black metal as it's pretty light, well produced, and doesn't have the usual "buzzsaw" guitars or constant snare.