Ok so I've narrowed it down to a few here and just wanted to check to see if I have the prices and/or specs right:   Matrix M-Stage amp (variable gain, socketed opamps) $270 Audio GD C2C/C2 $422 (variable gain?) Sheer Audio Dynalo HA-006+ (no variable gain) $280, ++ $450 Kicas Caliente...

So I got upgrade/try-something-different itus. The main reason is that while I really like my Grado 225i's and just recently got a Head Direct EF-1 to run them (with Tung Sol Black Glass NOS tube currently), I just can't get over their lack of bass (one of the reasons I got the EF-1, to try...

Hello all. I bought a pair of Grado 225i's a few months back and love them (and thanks to everyone for the recommendations/advice ). I'm currently using a AV123 X-Head amp with them which is my first dedicated can amp, and while I think it is good, I know I have nothing to compare it to...

They came Tues. actually, but I held off posting about them until now when I have a better idea of their sound (no, I don't mean "burn in"; just getting familiar to their SS and having more time with them to listen to music I'm familiar with). Well overall I'm VERY happy with them! They...

Thanks to another thread (that I feel got too long and that I have changed my mind on some things since my OP), I am down to these 4 cans to choose from: Grado 225i, 325i Denon D2000 Alessandro MS1 I'm leaning heavily towards the 225i's and D2000. I will be pairing the cans (for...

New or used cans, what should I get? I'm going from Senn 595's and would prefer to stay away from other Senn's (I'm not too impressed with what I hear about the 600 and 650 for one thing, no offense, just my tastes) just to try something else. I listen to mostly classic rock; Rush and...

So yea, I know they don't need amping, and that I should just get a "better" can, but I quite like these (for now at least, and I've had only them for about 3 years now) and after getting an X-Head amp recently I have seen more of what they can do over just my amp's head phone out. However...

So as somehow the left bud of my RE2's is blown or at least rattles on some frequencies (surprisingly not really bass parts), I'm looking for some new IEM's to go with my Cowon D2. I have liked the RE2's with my Cowon so perhaps I should just upgrade to the RE0's that are currently on sale...

Help me spend some money! I have Senn HD 595's and a recently acquired Cambridge azur 640a v2 amp with Cambridge DAC Magic. Everything sounds great, but the 640's headphone out is really weak/thin. I am surprised, because I thought it had a seperate amp for it and expected it to be more...

So I got a Blue Circle Thingee for my first DAC. Yes, it's known as a USB/SPDIF converter, however 2 rave reviews (professional) said that as a stand alone DAC it was great as well. Well it's not, it has silibant highs and a recessed midrange and overall thin, clinical, or hollow sound. It is...

I think I'm down to two DAC choices after a few weeks of research. My choice between these two depends on whether or not USB (Thingee) is better than a digital out (Beresford). I've read about advantages/disadvantages of each, but what I'm really worried about is if the generic soundcard...

Help me pick out a DAC! I've pretty much narrowed down my DAC list to these 4 (no order): Fubar II USB DAC PCM2702 $137 KingRex UD-01 USB DAC 2702E $177.65 Blue Circle Audio USB Thingee PCM2704 $170 Trends UD-10.1 PCM2704 And also these all from HotAudio look good: MARK...

What's good in this range or possibly even lower or a little higher? I just got a Sansa Fuze and want to replace my Senn PX-100's. I listen to classic rock, 80's, bright fast paced stuff mostly.

Which one is better for a external DAC to use? I have both on my computer and am just wondering if I should be looking for a DAC that has one over the other, or both. Thanks!

Looking to replace my Cowon iAudio F2 (4 gig) as it's headphone jack is causing distortion/dropout when I'm moving around too much or exercising with it. The jack is not loose so I don't know what the problem is, but it's not the headphones as all I have tried do the same thing, and not on other...

Edit: Sorry guys, must of been too long! ...who could use some advice. I've been lurking around this site for a couple of weeks now and decided to join since it seems knowledgeable and friendly. I've decided to get an external DAC, and am leaning towards the USB ones. I want to keep...