Hi, I'm after a desktop amp that can sit on my desktop next to my computer monitor. I currently have an Arcam FMJ A32 and B&W CM1 (8ohm) speakers but they pretty much take up the whole desk.   Ideally, I'd like to build an amp that is small enough to fit on my desk but still powerful...

Hi, Has anybody heard both of these? I was looking at making the PPA V2 but it's looking like it will eventually cost me £150 by the time I've bought everything on the parts list (I know I could substitute cheaper parts but what's the point).   The Stepdance looks like it will cost about...

Hi, can anyone recommend a cable AND supplier for a home made interconnect for my mp3 player headphone jack to my portable CMoybb i.e 3.5mm to 3.5mm plugs.   I can find lots of nice plugs from Neutrik, Fisual, etc but not a lot of suitable cables or suppliers. I have seen a listing on ebay...

Hi, I'm currently building my first headphone amp - a CMoyBB - just waiting on some capacitors to be delivered before I can finish it off. During this pause in the build I was wondering if there is another amp project out there that people are aware of that might offer a step up in quality...

Hi, I've been used to falling asleep with with my flac tunes playin through my Cowon D2+ and some iem's for a while now and I was wondering if anyone knows of a good step up in quality for the IEM's whilst still being able to lie on a pillow. Whilst my ultimate goal is audio quality I have to...

I'm a lucky man. It's my birthday today and I have four beautiful kids. I'm also lucky because for the first time in my life I have (for me) a great pair of headphones - they're Denon D5000 but that's not important right now. What's the point of this - well, lets get this out of the way...

Hi guys, first I'd just like to say that this is my first post and I appreciate all the input that I've seen put into this site. Unlike many others I've been to it seems to concentrate on the important stuff (great sounds) and not the negative stuff like being derogatory or condescending to each...