Hi guys, I'm looking for a high-end balanced amp for my hd800s to complete my setup. I'm used to tubes as I have an old MPX3. See my sig. The amps on my list to look at are: RSA B-52 TTVJ 307A I'm leaning towards the B-52 as I admire the build quality and use as a preamp for possible...

I am wondering in all types of system configurations (mid-fi, hi-budget, etc.) is a comparatively driven omega2 basically a better hd650? What weaknesses do each other have compared to each other besides the Omega2 having less bass impact(true?)? I am digging my SE hd650 setup now and was...

I know Hirsch has those 2 amps, but I was wondering if anyone else near maryland does that I could get together with to listen. Thanks! Brian

What is your favorite speaker/amp combination that you've heard for $15k or less? I listen to trance, rock, heavy metal, classic rock, acoustic, alternative, and pop.

What is the benefits of using a transport and dac combo instead of an all in one box solution/player? Wouldn't using an extra pair of cables negate the benefit if there is one? Discuss.

I plan on seriously upgrading and replacing my current headphone system soon once I have my own place to live. I want a singlepower amp, either the sds-xlr or es-1 and am currently learning towards electrostats namely the omega 2. I have not ruled out a dynamic system yet as new phones are...

I have been meaning to do this comparison in a quiet environment with time to do it for awhile now. I tried to keep most variables the same. I only used 2 favorite cd's as I had to listen to both twice anyway and it's late. CD's used: Cirque Du Soleil "Saltimbanco" The Cars "Shake it up"...

So who here prefers the omega2 over orpheus/baby orpheus or vice versa and which amps were you using? Explain why you prefer one over the other and what music you were listening to. Feel free to have separate preferences when including price/comfort/etc. if you wish. Debate away!

Is this normal? 1 of my tubes is darker at the top than the other 2, with another one a little dark and the other one is crystal clear. is it time to replace them? this is with a 3-tube singlepower mpx3. I wanted to check here before shooting mikhail an email since he's so busy Thanks for any...

I would have a HE90 w/ singlepower es-1 or a hd650 balanced into singlepower not sure what cdp or dac maybe 50,000 is not as crazy list your favorite combos in your dream system/current system have fun edit: i am interested in detail and instrument separation and namely dacs/cdps...

I did so well in school this semester, my dad let me get it early. It's great as a transport. The ease of just throwing in a cd and playing it is really nice. It even played one of my friend's cracked cds, and my favorite trance burned mp3 cd. I actually like how it requires manually loading...

I am considering just adding a cdp/transport to my lavry, new for $1k and was wondering what other good options are there besides the eastsound e5 and the rega apollo? I want to buy new to have the latest and greatest, warranty, and trial period (on some). The other option is to get a usb to...

Let's say I have $2k. What would be the best for sound quality wise? I have a Lavry da10 which is still on trial period and I have not decided to keep yet. What would be better, a $1k transport and lavry, a $1k cdp and lavry or a $2k cdp standalone? Also what about a usb to spdif converter...

What should I get to replace my HD650/zu? Comfort is a big thing and grado's don't impress me. Thanks for suggestions

I have tried 3 versions of EAC and all of them give me an error like 0000000 when installing and a RED X which means BAD. i just got a new plextor dvd burner and i think my system is current. help

Who has compared a separate amp singleended to the xlr out directly to headphones?

finally got to hook up my mpx3 to my lavry and i have to say wow. i have not heard better from my setup. i wonder what going balanced would do? i can't wait for my powercables tomorrow haha. this is great everything is better but i can't describe it, its just so clear and detailed. this is...

for those who believe in powercords, where is the best place to put it? before power conditioner? amp? source? transport? i have heard both amp, source, and before power conditioner and im leaning towards amp. of course i will experiment once i get some. just want some opinions thank you

Others? what are your opinions of the best PC for the money (below $200)?

Is the quality the same as using windows media player to play cds compared to foobar and flac or am i missing something?

it seems when i move from time to time my dac skips with all sorts of cds and this hasnt happened before in windows media player. i dont think its the dac but that is the only thing along with the digital cable that i added to my system. could it be that i have stepped on/my cats chewed on my...

It works using coaxial digital out from emu 1212m but do I need to change anything else? Thanks

What are your opinions on the best balanced cable for hd650 for around 200 or less? what are the benefits of running balanced? I am considering a balanced setup. On the other hand I am running a mobius cable that has been slightly chewed on by my cat when I wasnt looking and stepped on, and a...

does any one know of any places to listen to external DACs in the 1000$ or less category. i tried soundworks they said they had 4-8000 dollar dacs but they are not very "popular" because manufacturers are putting better and better dac's into cdp's. i want to know of any dealers in maryland area...

What are your favorites? right now i am using 3 RCA cleartops and the first one(gain tube?) is slightly black around it.