Hi, I’m looking for a decent linear power supply 12V - 2.5A to power a Netgear EX7000 I’m using to bring the Ethernet from the router to my hifi cabinet. Any ideas of a good one suitable for this purpose without spending a fortune? Say <$500... Edit: the amperage required is 2.5A not 5A as I...

After several accidents, two kids and a helper threatening the integrity of my audio gear I decided to act scientifically and reduce the chances of a catastrophe. 1) Put my gear away from passage areas. My rack is now in a corner protected by a heavy chair, the dining table and a more than...

As I just ordered one a few days ago, I am interested in collecting listening impressions of this class A hybrid headphone amp which is still in the Innerfidelity Wall of Fame after a few years from its launch! If possible please always post the source and headphones you use (or used) with it...

I haven’t found a dedicated thread for this two products from AQVOX. I placed an order for the AQ-SWITCH-8 and immediately put it on hold when I found out the SE was coming. Now the first details are available along with the price: LINK The SE comes at almost double the price of the 8...

It seems this is one of the most crowded sectors in digital music reproduction in terms of new product launches nowadays. I just ordered a Holo Audio KTE Spring DAC and Singxer KTE SU-1 USB to I2S converter (the latter to take full advantage of the internal architecture of the Spring DAC) Both...

Discussions around PCM or DSD are quite popular on Head-Fi. Successful DACs like the Schiit Yggdrasil are offered only with PCM module. Another successful DAC, the Holo Audio Spring, is capable of converting both PCM and DSD natively. The buyers of the upcoming Holo Audio Cyan DAC/AMP, little...

I came across this beautifully built XLR interconnect in the dusty shelves of my trusted HiFi pusher. I was impressed by the build quality but I don't know how it sounds and couldn't find any review on the Internet. The only site which has it still in their pages is THIS. He gave a slashed price...

I am a Hugo owner looking for possible upgrades. I like the idea of moving to Hugo 2 but I use it as a desktop DAC and its layout just kills me! With my actual Hugo I have cables everywhere, crossing one another and together crossing my headphone amp connections. Can anyone suggest a few...

Hi,   I use a Mac Mini Late 2012 to feed my external DAC and headphone amp.   I couldn't find anywhere a measurement of the Jitter on the optical out of this little Mac.   Anyone can pint me in the right direction?   Thanks folks!

Hi everyone! If you live in Hong Kong and are Head-Fier please check-in. There is a lot of advantages in exchanging information about our common (bloody expensive) hobby! Merchants are also welcome, as long as they don't hide ;-) Cheers!

Hi Guys,   My little one is crawling and we expect him to start walking very soon. I need some suggestions on how to child proof my (relatively) heavy bookshelf speakers which are placed on a 0.5m high bench.   My main concern is that the baby could pull the speakers on him and hurt himself...

Hi all.   For reasons I really fail to understand , my wife and neighbours are not always keen to listen to the fantastic sound delivered by my new Audiolab 8200DQ/P+ B&W CM9 HiFi system. As such, I'm forced (and excited) to take my first step into the world of HiFi headphones, and I need...