Here's the criteria. Less than $250 Equal or better to Schiit Audio Magni 2 Uber for both quality and power (50 ohms: 1.2W RMS per channel). Something bigger than Magni 2 Uber but still less than 10" wide Two primary headphones are Sennheiser HD580 and AKG K7XX Massdrop Limited Edition...

So I'm in my 50s and have some hearing issues.  Not to the point where I need a hearing aid but my hearing is definitely diminished. I’ve got a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250 Ohms headphones being driven by a Topping TP30 amp.  Source is my computer.  Even when I have the amp and computer...

I've been a big fan of Musical Paradise's MP-302 Class-D Mini Amplifier.  Quality small size headphone amp that I could also use to drive speakers when I didn't want to wear headphones.  I liked it so much that I wanted a second one for the office but now they are discontinued.   Here's what...

In 2002 I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD580s on closeout from NewEgg for $131.  One of the best purchases I ever made.  I wear these headphones probably about 4-6 hours a day and just sent them of to get repaired by Sennheiser for a flat $150.  I'm getting a new office at work and need a set of...

Hasn't been a good year for my body. I've been in two roll over car accidents plus a motor crash and have a lot of neck issues going on. I wear my headphones for 3-4 hours at a time and even the 260gm Senn HD 580s start bothering me after extended periods. What I'm looking for is a pair of...

Originally posted this in the Amplification forum but sever people suggested I post in here. I'm in the market for a PIMETA but I'm looking for someone who can add one extra feature. I'll be using this at work and need to frequently switch between headphones and PC speakers. What I'd...

I'm in the market for a PIMETA but I'm looking for someone who can add one extra feature. I'll be using this at work and need to frequently switch between headphones and PC speakers. What I'd like is the standard line in into the amp. Then before the signal hit's the amp circuitry, I want...

Well my HD580's were stolen so I'm in the market for some new headphones. I really liked the HD580's both for the sound and the comfort level. I wear glasses and I could wear the HD580's for hours with no discomfort at all. Because I use these at work I'm thinking about replacing them with...

So I finally get everything set up at work. All my CD's have been ripped at 320kbps using the LAME encoder. I've got my Sen HD580's which I love. Even with glasses I can wear them for hours at a time with no discomfort. I'm using a USB Sonica as my sound card and then my friend lets me...

I'm going to commission a PIMETA soon and have a question. The amp is going to be used at work. I'll be using a USB Sonica into the PIMETA. The problem is that I frequently have to switch between external speakers and my headphones and I was wondering if the following was possible. What I...

I've been in contact with the owner of Cable Solutions and he's quoting: CS MINI TRSP-MINI TRSP .5M BLA$30.61 Each CSFLEX Y CABLE MINI TRSP- 2 RCA .5M BLA$36.16 Each Anyone familiar with them? Thanks, -Ron

Just to let people know, the Sennheiser HD 580's are back in stock at Newegg.com for $125.00. -Ron

Trying to decide which way to go. My original idea was to get a Turtle Beach soundcard, go from the lineout of the sound card into my META42. Then I heard about the M-Audio Sonica. Now I'm thinking I should use the Sonica analog output into my META42 instead. My headphones are going to...

Hi everyone, need some recommendations. Have really been searching around this forum for a few days and it has really helped me narrow down my choices. I'm hoping others here can help me finalize it. Here's what I have to work with and what my requirements are. Sound is going to be coming out...