Looking for headphones to use at work and while traveling. I have the shure SE846 so will use that while I need a high degree of isolation. So please no IEM recommendations. Looking for headphones only. My transportable sources 1. Hugo2 and Audirvana 2. iPod, Cypherlabs Solo -db dac and...

Headphones: Sony Z1R, Fostex TH900 mk2, Possibly Utopias in the future Amp: Violectric V281 Looking for a end game dac under $3k. Must be balanced. I value soundstage and a neutral presentation faithful to the source without being analytical and cold if that makes sense. Looking for a full...

I've narrowed it down to the Fostex TH600, Beyerdynamic T5P, Ultrasone Signature DJ.   Which one would you pick for a transportable setup (iPod, cypherlabs solo-db, Larocco PRII mkII)    My priorities are great sound (separation, staging, deep well defined bass, treble without siblance)...

Any advice on where to source these in the US:   Viablue mini Stranded pure silver wire (have looked at plussound but they are out of stock. Does toxic cables also sell wire for DIY) Stranded copper wire high purity (have some Jena, plussound had some, any other options)  Mini USB connector...

I'd like to hear from people that have heard both of these...   I use the Edition 8 at home and absolutely love its synergy with the Buffalo dac & Meier concerto with my custom built cables. Just put together a portable rig (iPod classic + solo-db dac + Larocco PRii mk2) and looking for a...

I'm getting back to head-fi after a while. Would appreciate some recommendations on a portable transport.   I have ordered the CL Solo-DB which will be paired with my beloved Larocco PRII mk2. Need a transport and have been looking at the iBasso DX50 or just going with an iPod. Headphones will...

Hi everyone,   Looking at going with either the AD797BN (DIP, hard to find) vs AD979BRZ (soic on browndog soic->dip adapter) for my meier concerto amp.   i've seen posts that claim the AD797B is superior to the A.   Is there a difference between the AD797BN vs AD797BRZ ?   Does...

hi folks, back after a bit of a break from head-fi :-)   Just sold my beta22 and would like to try another amp to go with my Edition 8 and Buffalo dac. Have been looking at the Rudistor RPX-33 EV-08. I feel a bit out of date as there seems to be a bunch of new players in the last year I've...

The last couple of days have been great. Firstly my builder informed me that my B22 is ready. Secondly, I was able to buy a nice PRII mkII (I sold and sorely missed it). Here are some pics of my B22 which I should be receiving soon. One small cosmetic change I'd like to make to...

Please help me pick a volume control for the B22 I'm getting built. Which one of these should I go with ? ALPS RK40 OR DACT CT-2 I can't decide. I know the pot will give me better volume control (between steps), but I also know that the DACT stepped offers better channel matching...

Headphones: HD600, CD3000 Sources: Cambride Audio 640, Pico USB DAC, possibly a balanced source next I currently have a KICAS Caliente which I LOVE but upgradetis has struck. Which amp would you buy from list above ?

I'm considering pulling the trigger on a headamp GS-1 to use with my CD3000 and HD600. I was wondering if there are any other amps I should consider in the $1000 price range. Only solid state, preferably all discrete amp. I'll consider an opamp based design if it will compete with something like...

I'd like to get the earpads on my CD3K replaced. Was able to find them on ebay for $20 but these are not the original pads. I an get OEM pads from Sony for about $46. Have any of you tried the ebay pads ? Are they good or should I just go for the original Sony pads at 2x the cost ?

Ever sold an amp (portable or desktop) and regretted the decision ? Well I have. Portable: Larocco PRII mkII. As much as i hated the company, i loved the sound of this amp. Miss it. Desktop: RSA XP-7 What are your favorites you sorely miss ?

I came across Wonder Wire which seems to be a silver clad copper core wire. Page Title Anyone tried this for interconnects ? Inputs appreciated.

folks, I'm looking for a Solid State/Discrete home amp (no tubes or portables please) to pair with my HD600 w/ APS v3. I already have the LISA III w/LLP so I want something that sounds even better. Considering the following home amps: - Corda HA-2 mkII SE (leaning towards this) - KICAS...

I'm looking for a good portable headphone. The following attributes are important to me: - Detailed sound with tight well defined bass - Isolation from external noise (I'd like to be able to use on plane) - Prefer circumaural over supraaural I currently have the HD25-1 II and they're...

I'm looking for pure stranded copper wire in 18-22 AWG with clear teflon or PE insulation. Choice seem to be quite limited. There are 3 options I know if - Vampire CCC - i use this quite regularly for diy interconnects and like it a lot. Only complaint is that wire is a bit stiffer than I...

Does anyone know where I can buy these Pailiccs mini plugs from ?

I have a pair of recabled HFI-780 that I use as my primary home headphones. I like these quite a bit. I'm on the lookout for nice sounding headphones for portable use that offer decent isolation and are comfortable. I've owned the following in the past: D1000 (nice sounding, extremely...

I'm trying to source wire for a LOD / interconnect project and have some questions. (a) Will there be a sonic difference between the Vampire 22AWG stranded vs Jena 22AWG wire ? The vampire is a lot cheaper than the Jena but less flexible. (b) Any other recommendations on pure copper...

i have an iQube and absolutely love it to pieces. I've also heard great things about the SR-71. I've read some of the amp reviews that talk about these amps but has anyone done a head-to-head comparison of these two ? Any inputs would be appreciated.

I've done some searching and reading but still cannot decide which one is for me. i have an iMod/iQube setup. Got a E500 in a trade and its heading my way so I'll be able to try that in the next day or two. However, I have never heard a triple.fi . Firstly, from a rig synergy pespective...

I just purchased an iMod 5.5g. Haven't been able to locate a reasonable priced LOD w/ caps, so thought I'll just make my own. Here are the parts I think I need. Feedback/suggestions welcome: - "Type E" Dock connector from Ridax - 2 x Blackgate 47uf 6.3v NX HiQ - Mogami neglex or vampire...

I'm going to have my Ultrasone HFI-780s recabled and have narrowed down cable choice to the following: Cardas 4X24 Star quad (~ $8 a feet) Mogami Neglex W2534 (~1.50 or so a feet) Per the specs, the Mogami uses Polyethylene insulation and a bare copper shield I have been unable to find...