Need to find a suitable match for my StageDAC and phones (HD800 and MX-980 at the moment)... That said, it's quite difficult to find good affordable amps for the job, especially considering the fact that I need a completely noise-free amplification.     Requirements:  - gain switch  -...

I want to get as close to HD800's sound as possible... It's neutrality from the bottom to the top, separation, imaging and expansive soundstage with incredible width and depth. I understand that IEMs are different from full-size, of course, but there are IEMs that are offer the best in terms of...

Hello everyone,   I am thinking about switching from full-size headphones (Senns HD800) to a great pair of IEMs for several reasons:   1) IEMs do not require extreme amping to sound their best, AFAIK (feel free to correct me), and I got a little bored with worrying about amps, cables...

Searching for a suitable DAC/amp for HD800, solid state or with tubes... I have searched a lot and right now, I am considering those 3:   1) Teac UD-501 + O2 desktop 2) Pureaudio WE-DAC30 3) Audiolab M-DAC 4) W4S mPRE   However, I would appreciate more suggestions...   It must...

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Question is quite simple... I am trying to get more information about available amplifiers and DACs and as a very happy desktop O2/ODAC owner I am curious if there are any other great-measuring amplifiers and DACs available on the DIY scene. They must be neutral and technically excellent, of...

I am currently extremely happy with my desktop O2/ODAC combo and not looking for spending money anytime soon since the synergy with LCD-2 rev2 is absolutely perfect to my ears...   However, I am still interested to have a look at some high-end deadly-neutral amps/DACs with ultra low...

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I have decided to stick with LCD-2 rev2 phones for a long time because they offer exactly what I wanted from a pair of headphones (their frequency response is exactly what I was after).   Please, could anyone recommend a good aftermarket cable that will provide:   1) Even tighter and...

I currently own LCD-2 rev2 headphones and am thinking about two possible variants:   1) Selling the LCD-2 rev2 and replacing them with LCD-3 to get a "perfect headphone" for me 2) Keep the LCD-2 rev2 and purchase HD800 to let them completement each other since I already love LCD2  ...

I am wondering if the LCD-3 would be a significant upgrade over LCD-2 rev2 for modern genres - different types of pop, rock and metal. My library only consists of lossless music and some of them are of studio quality. However, I would say that about 90 - 95 % of the files are definitely not on...