I'm getting a Little Dot MK VIII SE and a pair of Beyerdynamic Tesla T1's. While LD is building my amp, I have time to decide on the best DAC.   My first notion was the Yulong D18. It has balanced outputs, a great reputation, and a reasonable price tag. My only concern is that reviewers...

To my dismay, the left earpiece of my three year-old pair of Atrios stopped working today. I can't tell why, but I'd imagine the wiring has come loose. I've used them for 8 hours a day for the past three years, so I'm not terribly disappointed. I've loved every minute of listening to them.  ...

I'm putting together a 7.1 home theater system, and planning to spend $8k-$10k on a Processor, Amp, Speakers, and Cables. My source will be a PC supporting DTS Neo:PC over optical. I am looking for some advice on specific components. What forum would you all recommend for head-fi-quality advice?

I'm currently using a standard 80GB iPod (w/ Rockbox) connected to a Little Dot Mk III and a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-880 2005 Edition 'phones. As a side note, I'd heartily reccomend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive starter rig. My favorite song to show it off is "Over The Hills and Far...

I am planning on letting Red Wine upgrade my 5.5g iPod, and I was wondering if I'd get good sound quality by using the mini-out ALO dock, plus a Shure PA235 attenuator and a pair of Future Sonic M8's. I have a nice pair of DT-880's and a Little Dot MK III for home use, and I thought a good...

I am planning a new home theater system based around a nice PC. My question is: What is the best way to do the audio output? I have thought of two possibilities: 1) Run the digital audio (SPDIF) out into a Home Theater Processor and connect the speakers to that. This would be the quick and...

I am going to be spending a bit of my tax return on my first tube amp, and I've pretty much decided on either a Little Dot MK II or III. They're both within my price range, and I've heard good things about both. What I haven't heard, though, is a side-by-side comparison. I don't know enough...

I've lost the screw-on 1/8"-1/4" for my Beyerdynamic DT-880 'phones, and I've been shopping around for a replacement. The only Beyer-made models are selling for $10 + shipping from Euro-shops. B&H is selling the one for Sennheisers for $3 (plus $5 shipping; LAME), and I was hoping someone who...

I just bought a Total Airhead for use with my portable MP3 player, and I had a couple of questions about the interconnect cable. The cable it comes with is pretty shabby, but I have a 1ft Audio Quest Mini-3 cable that I'm using. The problem is, it's way too long. I was looking having the nice...

I have a pair of Grado SR-125's that I purchased in 2000. They still sound great, but the wires going into the earphones have become loose. Sometimes, it will cause one or both channels to become muted. A good bit of jiggling will correct the problem, but I am trying to sell them so I can fund...

I purchased a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-880's (2005 ed.) a couple of months back, and I've been incredibly pleased with them. Incredible comfort and sound for under $200. I've now decided to purchase a portable amplifier to truly unlock their potential, and I'm having difficulty deciding which...

I am about to seriously upgrade my computer audio by purchasing a Bluegears B-Enspire to replace my onboard AC97, and a pair of Beyerdynamic BT-880's to replace my Grado SR-125's. I was wondering if my setup would benefit from a CMoy amp. I know it's very inexpensive compared to the other...

I am looking to upgrade from on-board sound and I wanted some advice on what card to get. My primary uses are Gaming, Music, and Movies; in that order. My phones are Grado SR-125. I plan on building a CMoy amp in the near future, and I may upgrade to a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-880's. The...

This is a two-parter. First question: I am looking to get my girlfriend a new pair of headphones that she can use with her iPod and her laptop. She's no audiophile, and she's mentioned she likes the "Street" style headphones. The ones that have caught my eye are the iGrado and the...