Hi guys, I wanted to upgrade my portable setup, and this time I decide to give IEM a 2nd chance, as I hated my previous Ety's ER-6i. I'm looking for an IEM that: - A decent upgrade from Yuin PK-1, as I really love the PK-1 sonic characteristic, I'm totally hookup with how it's sounds...

Hi guys, My friend just recently purchase a K701, he likes K701 very much as soon as he tried mine before. I tried to advice him that K701 need proper amplification to get it shine, and I recommend him to get tubes amp. The problem is he doesn't have big budget, after he spending his...

Hey guys, Whoever use X-Fi Xtrememusic as Digital-out transport to external DAC or other similar soundcard. If I use this Mono 3.5mm phono plug to RCA plug adapter like this, Will this adapter bottle-neck the output sound quality from the X-FI to my external DAC? I'm using a similar...

Hi guys, I'm planning to import one power cable from USA, and I've been wondering, do they capable to handling our native 240V electricity? US plug to Australia plug adapter is easy to find, and I will use the cable for my upcoming 220V head amp. It's very hard to find hospital grade &...

Hi guys, I'm planning to build a small bookshelf setup, and almost purchase Trends TA-10 or Yulong T-Amp (nearly), but suddenly I discovered, there is not subwoofer output in any T-AMP. I understand bookshelf speakers should able to produce a good amount of bass, but when I came across Home...

Whoever watch the movie, please let me know your impression. Don't forget to add [Spoiler] tag, if you wanted to discuss about the movie plot. Personally I felt a satisfactory, it's a great movie for opening this year I would love to watch the sequel or prequel of this movie.

Hi all, This kind of thread might popped up at back days, but right now I have problem choosing which Classical/Orchestra CD should I get? I love Rachmaninov music (esp Piano concerto no.2), couple Bach songs (2: Air on G string), and some Chopin songs. Can you guys recommend me this...

Hi guys, I'm planning to get external DAC, but it doesn't have USB connection. Does using X-Fi as a digital transport (bit-perfect) via Coaxial is the "perfect" way to communicate with my external DAC? Why I choose X-FI? it's because I still want to retain all gaming sound features (EAX...

As the title said, I wonder if I can use my Audigy 2 ZS (standard) soundcard as a transport? What I know, Audigy 2 ZS has digital out - but it doesn't have 'bit perfect' functionality like X-Fi or other high-end soundcards. Does Audigy 2 ZS will resampling the data before it's transfered to...

Hi guys, I own stock AKG K701 (100 hr burned in), and I'm planning to recable it with Equinox cable or APS V3 cable, later. I use Heed Canamp (stock/unmodded) to drive K701 - and my source is came from iBasso D1 DAC or iMod photo (Connected via Cryo X mini to RCA cable). This setup isn't...

I have put my interest in Darth beyer since the first time I heard the name. Now this is the time I'm getting serious about it, and probably decide to get one. As you can see, Larry from Headphile provide many customization option for the Deal 18. So straight to the point, I fell in love...

Hey guys, as the title said, I'm very enjoying Yuin PK-1, but due some circumstances, I would prefer to use full-size or semi-portable cans. With budget up to $300, is there any portable or semi-portable headphone with this following features. 1. Great Comfort 2. Isolation (as long...

Hey guys, Put all your impressions in here, I save this space for my own impression But tonite is saturday night, so I probably post it tommorow Anyway, it was a great meeting guys! nice to know u all! List of equipments: Headphone: - Grado RS-2 - Alessandro MS2 (many!) -...

Well this is interesting, I saw many people use their rigs for gaming, but the real question is, is there any advantages over normal gaming soundcard? I use my D1 DAC & AMP (USB & OPTICAL) -> Denon D2000 for gaming (PC & X360), and they are awesome... but does it taking advantages from EAX...

Hello guys, I've been satisfied in portable amp world, thanks to iBasso D1 opamp rolling capabilities, now I can enjoy great music virtually anywhere, with my backpack on the back. Although I still want to try Xin reference amp, pico, hornet, & etc. I guess it would be wise to put my...

Hello guys, I begun to plan my next move to solid-state amp level, since I'm quite satisfied with my D1, time to move on! And I put my bet on entry level Tube-amp like: - Darkvoice 336i - Little Dot MK3 Since both in similar price level, So I was wondering how does both amp...

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Hi guys, I know there is sticky post on "Headphone" forum about burn-in faq, but it doesn't help me, finding the best method to burn in AMP (instead of headphone). I just got my D1 today, and I proceed broken in the amp using Pink noise generated from my PC - streamed via USB to D1, and...

Hi guys, I've been wondering is there any shop around that accept recabling my headphones? for example my Denon D2000. I heard many in US, like Equinox, Moonaudio, apuresound, etc. Does any of these product appear in australia? Need inputs, thnx

Hi, I'm just realize I have Sony Discman D EJ925 - they sound alright if I plug my MS-1 to the HP out, but I don't like it. Then I found the player has Line out mini optical output. Right now I'm waiting for ibasso D1 AMP/DAC combo, so if connect this cd player to my D1 through line out...

Hi, I have a few questions regarding to headphone amp, since I'm new to the audiophiles stuff, etc. Currently I have "Yamaha Natural Sound Stereo Amplifier", I know it's not designed for Headphone amp purposes, but it does have headphone jack, and I've been using it for some times...

Hi yo guys, this is my first post in this forum (finally), but I keep visiting this website since 3 years ago, since I bought my first "branded" headphones. Now I got a favor to ask for fellow head-fi, I been realizing the potential of a headphone since I bought Sennheiser MX350 for my...