Not sure where to put this thread since it kinda fits in a few categories (Source, Portable etc). Mods please move this thread if you feel that I posted it in the wrong category. I am looking for a hard disk based source with an optical or digital coax out that I can put through my DAC...

I just realized that I have quite a few SACDs in my CD collection and that it may actually be time for me to buy a SACD player. My current setup: Sugden Headmaster Preamp, Sugden MusicMaster Amp and B&W 705 Bookshelf Speakers. I do not have a surround sound setup, just a standard stereo...

I got my GSP Solo with the PSU1 today. I initially wanted to let it burn in for a few days before listening to it. But I could not resist and after setting it up (iPod (Lossless)-> iPod base-> Zu Pivot-> Solo-> Equinox-> Sennheiser HD650), I put on my headphones. It was two hours later before...

I was just wondering, current CD Rom drives have on board cache, error correction, can spin at multiple times the normal CD reading speed and a ton of other features. How do they compare to a decent CD transport?

I was recently offered a brand new Sony DVP-NS900V for USD500. While this is an old model (about 2 years old), I have heard that its still a great DVD player compared to newer mid range players. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this player when it comes to audio since...

Posting a new thread because I do not want to derail the other one. Someone mentioned connecting a soundcard from a PC to an external DAC. I was wondering if people can recommend some DACs that I can check out.

Sometime back, someone posted some pics of a prototype Ray Samuels tube amp. (I miss the search function, can we please have it back?) I was wondering if that prototype tube amp became the Stealth or is the Stealth something else entirely and there is still a tube amp in the works from Ray...

I have a question. Will connecting my headphone amp and source to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Conditioner designed for computers help in anyway to increase my listening pleasure? Has anyone tried something like that? I know that a Hifi quality power conditioner/cable can do...

I recently had the opportunity to listen to a friend's custom made tube amp. I noticed something, when the volume was turned way up and the source is not playing, I heard hissing. When I asked him about the hissing, he said that it was noise from the tubes (depending on the tubes) and is...

In desperate need of retail therapy. I am currently using a Sugden Bijou CDMaster paired with a Sugden Headmaster. I have been thinking of buying another CDP, currently short listed players are the Jolida JD 100A and the Cairn Ezo Fog 2 (with upsampling). Any suggestions and comments on...

Anyone using the Shure earphones? Comments?

What is the difference between the HD590 and the HD590-V1 if any? Thanks in advance