I am looking for a IEMs that hlave a flush to the ear fit and minimal protrusion outside of the ear. Part of their duty will be for listening under a motorcycle helmet and they shouldn't be able to get pulled off when the helmet goes on. For other quieter times, I am also looking for something...

  I really am asking here, aren't the Dragonfly or Meridian Explorer exactly the same and set to 0 db at power up?  I can see where it makes sense and where it is a problem. If you are using the dac section and going into amp/pre this would be the optimal standard. Plugging cans in you could...

Someone correct if I am wrong here..this is an issue with Windows and volume control settings If you have OS/Software volume control enabled AND use the buttons on the GO this seems to be where the problems are. If you would like to use the GO volume buttons, disable software/OS volume...

  It's a pretty good point of contention if you've got the chops to follow along with the different arguments. I would suggest a search on computeraudiophile.com on DXD or DSD if would like to hear from some heavyweights...it is interesting, and fighty...usually :P   My very laymans or...

  2L records are using a DXD ADC, considering the GO is capable of these rates you're likely better off selecting that over DSD from this source. He basically converts the DXD to DSD after the fact...which you could do on your own.  Acoustic Sounds is having a rare 10% sale on their DSD...

  Give it a week or two of playtime and check back with the MA900s.  It warms up and fills out a bit. It can be deceiving out of the box as it has good prat and nothing that really shouts out that it needs break-in time but it really improves on already good.

The issue with the old USB module is that it won't play with OSX Mavericks or that it won't play integrated mode with A+. If neither of these apply to you you're likely in the free and clear. I would guess that the new version will be an bettered solution in SQ and cure above ills. Even so there...

  The MBP is great, no issues and you also get an ethernet connection should you decide to do a NAS or some sort of streaming solution later.    Maybe one of the smarter people can comment what is going on inside the Air..fewer battery cells in series, so less voltage? Lighter/smaller...

    Under Windows 8.1 with the first version of the driver (not sure if they have released another or not) using either Foobar or Jriver...the pressing the buttons together for 3D would never affect volume. It is the same under Linux and Mac for me. Setting 3D never affects volume whether...

The USB bus on the Air can be tricky, I don't think it's in full spec with power output. The same with other extra small, slim & light notebooks. To save on battery or weight they'll knock down the amount of current out of USB spec.    The MBP doesn't have these problems and they are pretty...

Me too, love the pairing with the GO1000..bliss, who would have thought HD600s could do some of those tricks.  Wondering how a low you can go in the Geek line-up and get the same result.   If you're using JRiver or HQPlayer that can convert PCM to DSD, you may want to give it a shot on the...

Have a look at the Aries, cheaper than the Sony and has 2X DSD. Coming from Auralic the SQ should be top notch. http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/auralic-debuts-aries-streamer-bridge/     Sonore has some nice solutions for even less http://www.sonore.us/SOtM1.html

  There is a thread on the LH labs forum dealing with 3D issues. If you want to provide feedback, leaving as much info about your chain from computer down to phones would likely help.   It was a welcome surprise to find how very subtle it is, I haven't had any noise issues and it is actually...

  I had been using Audacious...till now. The SQ in Guayadeque is really amazing. I was running both in ALSA and still in disbelief after switching back forth for hours :P This thread has been a giant help to a neophyte, big thanks to all the contributors

    Out of the box, I found it to tend that direction too. It did mellow/warm with play time(50-75 hours), and this was one of the early GO1000s that Larry had already put some good hours on testing. I would recommend getting some hours on yours before you come to a complete conclusion about...