Been out of the audiophile scene for awhile, and I've been using my Cowon D2 in conjunction with a RSA Predator amp and Westone 3's. Love the combination, but I'm thinking of getting a new player that has actual line-out capabilities (to use with my RSA Predator), as well as SD/microSD card...

Got an audio-related question, that also relates to wisdoms: Has anyone had their ear canals change shape after wisdom surgery (see how close the wisdoms are to the ears)? My wisdom removal surgery is in 2 months, would there be a difference if I get the UM56 ear tips made right now, or should I...

I'm in Canada, and I'm looking into the possibility of ordering some UM56's. Where would be the most affordable place to order these, once I have my impressions done?

I've heard plenty of stories of people who had their audio gear stolen, when they weren't around. However, I haven't heard any recounts of anyone being mugged/attacked for their flashy DAP/headphones/IEMs. Hasn't actually happened to me yet (thankfully), but would anyone care to share their...

I'm seeing on some DACs that there's not only a set of line-out jacks, but also DAC-out or pre-amp out jacks. What's the difference between these two, especially when hooking it up to a dedicated headphone amp?

I was looking into devices that can help reduce ground hum, and since cheater plugs are illegal in Canada (and thus impossible to buy here), I'm looking into alternatives. I saw at my local Radio Shack a Ground Loop Isolator adaptor (RadioShack.com - Car: Accessories: Car A/V accessories...

I'm currently deciding on getting the M-Audio Audiophile 2496 or Super Pro DAC 707 USB. The latter has the advantage of working with any computer, while I suspect the former is better in SQ, but I'm not sure. Can anyone confirm which is better?

I have lots of FLAC files on my computer that I'd like to be able to playback on my K701 cans. I'm planning on buying a Darkvoice amp to drive those cans, however I realized that I might need something to channel the music from my computer into the Darkvoice amp. Would I need a USB DAC for that...

I have lots of FLAC files on my computer that I'd like to be able to playback on my K701 cans. I'm planning on buying a Darkvoice amp to drive those cans, however I realized that I might need something to channel the music from my computer into the Darkvoice amp. Would I need a USB DAC for that...

So I've recently purchased a balanced K701 from someone on this forum, and they're including a XLR to 1/4 cable. However, I would like to use it with an amp that only supports 1/8 plugs. Would I be able to use an 1/4 to 1/8" adapter on top of this, without any degradation of sound quality and noise?

Has anyone heard about this yet? It would appear that they're using new dynamic drivers, with an improved range of 18 Hz - 20,000 Hz. See the link here: Atrio ® brand professional earphones - by Future Sonics Do you suppose if I send back my older gen Atrios (which is need of repair, due...

Since there's much mention the past about various headphones going through a phase where they're extremely in demand, or being sold in the masses, I thought I'd make a thread where we document what we think is a FOTM, or Flavor of the Month. If you notice a headphone/amp that sounds (or...

So my girlfriend's Ipod Mini's battery is starting to die on her, after years of faithful service. She's really attached to the Mini, since it's much more durable and easier to hold than recent Nanos. Plus, she's got songs on her Mini that she no longer has copies for. I figure that it'd still...

Just picked up the MGS4 80GB Playstation 3 bundle last week, and I'm eager to pick up some Blu-ray movies, and check them out in high-def. Problem is, WHAT movie should I get? I already plan on getting the following movies: - Ratatouille - Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Director's...

I'm thinking of upgrading to a new set of IEMs in next couple months or so, and I've narrowed my choices (based on the budget I decided to allocate) to either the Sleek SA6's or the UE Triple Fi 10. I'd like to hear your opinions (particularly those who've heard both before) on which you feel...

Loving my Atrio M5 and it's awesome bass depth and tone, but I can't help but wonder whether there is an IEM with better bass out there. I'm eyeing the TF10 as a possible candidate for a future upgrade, but could someone confirm this for me? The Atrio M5 uses a single dynamic driver, which is...

Did a couple searches, couldn't really find a thread that discussed this. At the moment, I'm an IEM person, and I don't own or plan to buy any cans (I travel too much, so I like the portability and isolation of IEMs). I just acquired a Tomahawk, and I'm loving it so far (even though it's...

Just got my hands on a portable amp, and I'm looking for a good pair of mini cables to connect from my player to the amp. I need something that has good quality shielding, right angle jacks, ~ 1 meter long, and uses silver plated copper wiring. Is there a website or store in Canada (or ships to...

I bought an amp from someone on this forum. I won't name the person (for now), but he had offer to sell it to me, and after working out an agreement on price and shipping, I paid him through Paypal (with credit card). That was Sunday night. He had said he would send me the UPS tracking...

I've been hearing the chatter about amps, and I'm now wondering, would a portable amp be beneficial to my current audio set-up? I'm using a Cowon D2 with UE SuperFi 5 Pro's & Atrios M5 (depending on the music). Since the D2 itself already produces ~37mW of output per channel, what kind of...

I'm having the issue where my ear canals seem to be getting larger and larger. I know this because my black Shure foamies (retrofitted onto my SuperFi 5 Pro's) no longer fit as snugly into my ears. If anything, it's quite loose now, and leaking in lots more sound than it used to! Same thing with...