I've been using a MF XCan-v3 from the analog outs of my PS3 for years now.    For kicks I switched to the headphone out of my Marantz receiver. This gave me dramatically better dynamic range and now I'm in a quandary.    I'm going to try another source to the XCan, but upgradeitis may...

I had been running media monkey to my ipod, but I got an iTransport for Christmas and now want to go higher res on my pod. I converted my flacs to apple lossless using dbpoweramp, installed iTunes and synched everything up. iTunes decided that most of my album art did not exist, retagged some...

Ok, I don't really want a portable dvd player. I want a screen I can use from my preamp that lets me use its network player without turning on my projector. These things are way cheaper than a little screen, so here I am. And if I am lucky I can get a decent little transport out of it that is...

I'm lookng for an ipod stand (160 classic). I just want to prop it up and hook it to my main stereo so I don't have to use my PC to listen to music anymore. Are the major branded docks (NAD, Arcam, whoever else) any better/worse than the one from Apple?

I'm thinking about stepping up from my x-can. Wanting the biggest possible improvement, I started looking at balanced amps/dacs. But I have some questons. I'm currently considering the Benchmark dac1 the grace m901 or the RSA Apache. In the 1-2.5 k range, am I missing anything? So, Can I...

I've got an old ihp120 and I've run out of space. I loved that it has digital out, but I am using a media server now so that is going unused. I haven't been paying much attention to the portable market lately. I need to play flac and ogg, but it looks like most players can pull that off if you...

Anyone using Ares? I haven't downloaded much since Allformp3 got blocked. I heard this was a good service, but I am skeptical. Thanks

I have an Antec Trio, but I'm not happy with its noise levels. I'm wary of modding a psu, so I'm thinking of replacing it with a PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 or Quad Corsair CMPSU-620HX. Is anyone using one of these? Are they silent? Thanks.

Here is my topology: MediaMonkey -> x-fi platinum -> preamp via analog and spdif -> preamp zone 2 out to headamp The dac in my preamp can not decode to zone 2, that is why I need the analog out. When I boot my machine my preamp is not getting a digital signal. I have to go into the...

My wallet is sitting here slobbering on itself as I surf for that elusive component that will quiet the monkey, and my ears are at their happiest. Rebirth Brass Band - Rollin' track 4 - thousand island. The cans strapped to my head have never made music come from that part of my head before...

I'm having trouble convincing EAC to convert directly to FLAC, I keep finding myself using the FLAC frontend, I must be missing something. EAC > Compression Options > Use external program for compression - check Paramater Passing scheme - User defined encoder Use file extension - .flac...

Here is what I need. Two channel analog out. This will go into an x-can v3 via Zone 2 on Rotel preamp. I would rather not have multichannel. SPDIF output, this will go to a digital input on the same preamp for non-headphone use, eventually a DAC may go in this path but that is unlikely. This...

I'm thinking of an m-audio Audiophile USB, but I'm using 64 bit windows and don't want to runinto driver problems. Anyone running this combo?

I just built a new pc. It only has three fans, the stock Core 2 duo cpu fan and two 80mm fans in the back of the case. Video has a big heat sink, no fan. The problem is that the case fans are audible. If I stop them, I can live with the noise coming from the cpu fan. The stock lan-li fans...

Should I upgrade my x-can v3 per Pink Floyd or go with a Cardas upgrade for my hd-650s?

I tackeled the stereo v. multichannel debate with my main speaker based rig, and I'm happy. I watch lots of movies, multichannel was a good decision. To keep my family happy I started using my portable amp out of my preamp for late night movie watching. In the last week, it has given out, I...

I'm looking for a couple of speakers to use as surrounds for around $300. I have these 10 year old KLH bookshelves that I got when I couldn't find anything better for $250. They did open my eyes to what a rip off Bose is though. This fall I swapped them with my Jamo outdoors, because, well I...

This is not really a headphone issue, but you guys are wise so I'll throw it out to you. I have an amp, preamp and tv (among other things, but nothing else is on at the time of this situation) on the same outlet, the tv and preamp are plugged into a monster power strip (HT 800) the amp is...

My first seperates system is on the way and I need cables to go between the amp and pre. I pretty much blew my budget, so I'd like to pick up three pairs of IC's for $100 to $150. Right now I'm leaning toward Outlaw or Audioquest Sidewinder, or maybe TecNec SC Audio Cables from markertek. Any...

Is it possible to use a PC CD-ROM as a standalone transport? Are there any drives that I can hook up to a DAC (optical in only) and PC power supply and run with? Thanks g

Does anyone have experience with the Parasound zpre, or with Parasound in general? It looks like a slick little preamp for the price. With its headphone output it is awfully tempting. I would be using it as a headphone amp, then grow it into a nice 2 channel office setup. There is little...

Is anyone out there using a preamp as a haedamp? If you have a headamp that doubles as a pre, are you using at as one? How do you like it? I am looking to slowly build a top notch two channel system, but my funds are limited; a good preamp seems like a good place to start. If I can just use my...

I hang my Senn HD-650s on a lamp in my bedroom. This spot is in direct sun for about an hour every morning. Anyone ever had any problems with sun damage? Maybe the UVs are just enhancing the break in period? I think shelling out $350 for a pair of cans has made me paranoid. Thanks g

Ok, I 've been lurking about, posting redundant threads, and commenting randomly around here for about six weeks. My wallet is not that much lighter, but my headphone rig is sounding far better. I feel the need to post my experience for those who displayed interest in my results, and to bask in...

Is maxing out a Larocco PR worth $100? Cardas RCA's Black Gate Power Caps 4 Stacked BUF634 Buffers per Channel With Senn 650s Anyone regret not going with maxed out? Thanks. g