Just got my new PC in, running Vista 64 SP1. The PC has a built in Realtek HD Audio chip, with SPDIF. The output works, and sounds pretty good (Was using the SPDIF on an Envy24 card in the old PC), BUT the card doesn't output a continuous signal. When the PC generates a sound (like a rollover...

Amazon.com: beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium Headphones: Electronics $196. Just ordered to pair to replace my Grado SR-225s as my 'work' headphones

Just got 'em...first impressions... Ok, first, my setup: PC -> Chaintech AV-710 SPFID -> Kenwood receiver (yea yea, I know, got a Zero on order). Other Headphones: Grado SR-80 and SR-225 First bit of serious listening... I queued up one of my 'benchmark' albums, the Doors' 1967...

What do y'all recommend for playing flac files? I know about Foobar, but I'm not crazy about it. Technically good, but the interface leaves a lot to be desired, even if you spend hours playing with plugins. Ideally I'd like something more along the lines of Amarok, which is awesome, but only...

Thinking about getting so new cans for home use. My current cans are a Grado SR-225. Quite happy with 'em, but want something new. Plus, the Grados are spending most of the time at the office these days. The criteria: Budget: Up to $300. Could be stretched to $400 or so, maybe even a...

Well, on Monday I managed to kill my SR-80s. Those were my first introduction to high-end(ish) headphones, and I thourghly enjoyed them for the 2 1/2 years or so I had them. Well, it was a pretty easy to decision to order some SR-225s to replace them. Just got them about an hour ago and even...

First off: Rig: Linux PC > Amarok playing FLAC files > Chaintech AV-710 via Wolfson DAC > Sony LBT-D270 Receiver > Grado SR-80 (Not a super high end rig, I know, but it's what I can afford, and in terms of performance per $ It'll probably complete with just about anything. Not too much...

Got my first set of really good cans today, Grado SR80. Not anything super super high end, but far better than anything I've ever owned before. First thing I did when I got them was plug 'em into my iPod. I didn't buy them for portable listening, just for use with my PC and home theater setup...