Quote:   Hi Armaegis (and everyone else).   Could you provide a couple of 'high power' models for me to look into. I'm looking for a 1.Portable amp+dac 2.mid to high end sound quality . 3. input for dac with usb and preferably also optical toslink.   Budget = up to $350 (but let...

Quote: Originally Posted by haloxt It didn't work for me when I tried outputting ac3 into the compass but I don't think you are losing anything, all headphones are two channel so don't need dolby digital's multichannel stuff. Thanks haloxt.Can anyone else confirm this? That's...

Can the Compass play back AC3 audio ? I've been trying to fix this problem now for a couple of weeks...hopefully someone can shed some light on the issues. My Compass (connected to htpc [win7 RTM]) can't play back movies/ recorded fta tv shows encoded with ac3 audio (tried using both...

Quote: Originally Posted by Currawong He's now reversed this decision. Sorry Currawong but could you explain what you mean by this?

Great news. Thanks Robscix.

Thanks Robscix. What I meant in the original post was is it possible to use the motherboard's onboard sound spdif-in to only 'carry' the signal but have the STX process the sound?

Anyone? ...this would be a great workaround as the Xonar Essence STX don't seem to have input for spdif.

Some online reviews mention the Essence STX has internal spdif-in header but from looking at the spec/manual I don't see it. If my motherboard have spdif-in can I connect an external source (eg TV, cable box...via spdif )to it and have the Essence STX process the sound instead of using the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik No, the quality of the splitter itself (the hardware) has nothing to do with whab happened. What you did was divide the power output of the amp. You could use a cryo-treated sterling silver splitter powdercoated with magic fairy dust and blessed by...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bullseye Was checking at cheap SS amps and found this thread, and "none" of the former. As an answer to the OP, I have good news about SS amps. The best advantage of SS amps over Tube amps is, apart from the latter getting really warm, is that decent SS...

Quote: Originally Posted by Currawong Best thing to do is email Audio-gd and ask them. If the headphones though have different sensitivity, then you'll get different volume levels in them, which might be an issue. Thanks Currawon. I've emailed Audio-gd and will report back for...

Can I use a headphone splitter to drive 2 headphones? My wife want to share the listening experience at times. Will something like this work? - Griffin SmartShare Headphone Splitter: Amazon.com: Griffin SmartShare Headphone Splitter with Individual Volume Control Black: Electronics Will...

Quote: Originally Posted by Telix I am uncertain if it is against the rules to post links to stores, but: LIMITED GOODS Electronics D & M DENON HYBRID HDPNES/MAP $349 EA AH-D2000 They are frequently back ordered. I was fortunate enough to get them immediately upon ordering. They...

Quote: Originally Posted by Telix I'd upgrade your headphones over either, to be honest. Instead of the Compass I'd probably spend about $400 and get the Denon 2000's ($211 shipped) and the Essence STX (apparently $160 for you), and be very happy. There are other headphone options in...