I have a pair of Mackie HR824 speakers.  They are currently connected through the XLR inputs, then converted to RCA. So, I have two RCA's, a left and right channel.   I just bought this receiver:  ...

Thanks for the suggestion.. anybody else got any input?

So I've been doing research on in ear headphones for weeks and still haven't made up my mind.  I'm looking for headphones that:   1.  Fit very well and snug.  I will be running and working out with these headphones mostly.  Probably use them for biking to class as well.  Probably want the...

I've been searching through the forum for a while for some good suggestions on some clip on workout headphones, but have yet to find really any that fit what I really want. Earbuds never never stay in my ear while working out. I am looking for some in-ear type headphones with great sound...

Fellow head-fiers, I'm a student at USC doing my thing in the entrepreneurship program.. been a headphone enthusiast for a while and have really enjoyed reading about and researching headphones in the past. I've seen how passionate the community is and it seems like this niche is large and...

So I am beyond happy with the quality and ability of this new sound card! Was looking for some sort of headphone amp for my new DT770s, since my current Audio interface was absolute crap. Found this sound card as a solution that didn't involve me spending a ridiculous amount, and I didn't have...

Awesome, thanks for the helpful info. So I guess my last concern is that I currenyly plug in my monitors through two 1/4" guitar jack chords into the mobile pre channel 1 and 2 inputs, left and right. Do you know, would the mackies be able to use the RCA inputs? They are different correct?

After a long search for some sort of headphone amp, I have decided to go with the ASUS Xonar Essence STX due to its low price (relative to buying a DAC and a headphone amp) and the ability to upgrade to an external headphone amp in the future. Speakers: Mackie hr824 Headphones: Beyer dt770...

Quote: Originally Posted by matanoosh Well, for now you can simply connect it via the headphones plug. a 3.5" plug on one end, and double RCA connectors to connect to your amp on the other. Not the best solution, though, but it WILL work. In the future, where new funds become...

Quote: Originally Posted by paara Hi there, is this the product you have: M-AUDIO - MobilePre USB - USB Bus-Powered Preamp and Audio Interface If it is it will work just fine for your Little dot amp. I dont know how good it is though. Many people (me included) believe that the...

I am completely new to the headphone amp world, and am having a lot of trouble finding simple answers to simple questions.. hope you guys can help. I am planning on buying a little dot mkII amp, but I don't know HOW it will connect to anything. I have an m-audio mobile pre audio interface...

I am looking to power my new beyer dt770 pro80 headphones with an amp around 100-175 ish. The little dot mkII has caught my attention, but I really don't know enough about HOW I would get this thing working to purchase it yet. My question: Do I need to buy a sepparate DAC (This means...

Quote: Originally Posted by CDBacklash the 80 ohm pro isnt so bad. You could probably drive it ok with an essence STX (about 199$) which also gets you a DAC and a nice sounding soundcard. Alternatively you could get an X-fi if you also play games (though it doesnt sound as smooth as...

Ok I am going to try to be very specific and direct. After much more research I have found that the Little-dot MkII could fit my needs well. Love the look of it, and I've read lots of good things (the only two qualifiers I really have to look at right now heh). 1. HOW would I plug this...

I guess after a bit more research and looking at your guys' suggestions I have upped my price range to 100-150.. I'm surprised that I might be spending as much on the amp as I have to on the headphones, but if its worth it then I guess its worth it. How bout a great price to performance buy...

never realized how much money I would have to throw down on audio gear.. I am surprised headphone amps are that expensive.

First of all thanks for all the help received on this forum so far.. great place. I am looking for a desktop amp for my new dt770 pro80s (no need for portability really). I upped my price range to 100-150. I would consider myself an above average listener, I definitely appreciate high sound...

So I have recently started to enter the complicated world of audiophiles. Got my new beyer dt770s today, which is really my first somewhat expensive headphone purchase. I have a m-audio mobile pre powering my speakers along with the headphones. After figuring out my initial (fully my own...

Just got some great new headphones (beyer dt770's) and while testing them out I noticed that the volume on them are not nearly as high as I am sure it could be. I am using the 1/8 headphone plug turned all the way up (system preferences, everything) plugged into an m-audio mobile pre usb...

Just got some great new headphones (beyer dt770's) and while testing them out I noticed that the volume on them are not nearly as high as I am sure it could be. I am using the 1/8 headphone plug turned all the way up plugged into a m-audio mobile pre usb interface. Is my problem that I need a...