Hi Y'all   I've been running my Mad Dog headphones through an HRT Music Streamer > Little Dot MK1+ and am thinking about an upgrade.   I'm looking at the Audio gd NFB 28 and Woo Audio WA7 more than anything else although the Schiit Bifrost + Lyr2 stack, Burson Conductor V2+ and Cavalli...

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You're right about the DAC. It's quite good for $25, sounds about the same as my HRT Music Streamer 2.   It seems like the general advice I'm getting is to spend the $200 now on an amp and more on a DAC upgrade later. I'll probably get the Little Dot or some other similar tube amp and a...

I'm very confident that I will only ever want USB input for this rig so the other inputs don't add value for me.   It sounds like you're saying a better upgrade path would be Audio-GD dual DAC chips> inexpensive tube amp. Rather than Aune tube DAC> expensive solid state amp?   In that case...

Thanks for the feedback! I've heard good things about Audio-gd before.   I priced the nfb 15 at $290 to my door. Would you say it's $100 better than the Aune T1?   Is it upgradeable? Can I add a better amp and just use the DAC functionality from it and still get a better value than going the...

I'm currently running computer audio through Foobar(WASAPI)> Muse Audio DAC (Cheap USB DAC)> Fiio 09k> Beyer DT880 600 OHM or DT770 250 OHM   I've been thinking about getting an Aune T1 but am not sure it will be enough for the 880.   An alternative I've been looking into is the Little Dot...

In case anybody is now interested in the difference between MODI and MODI 2 due to the $30 price difference, I had the following exchange with Schiit CS today:   Me(2:05):  I know it might be tough for you to answer this question without bias but: I'm thinking of buying a Modi on Amazon, the...

Is the black dragon worth the extra $25.00? I am using iphone 5 to RSA tomahawk to HD25-1 II. I've been trying to find a decent mini to mini with straight plug, trying to keep the costs down, the only reason I'm not getting the headroom 4" cable is the right angle plug. Any other suggestions...

Thanks for the input Mutnat, I actually put the C421 on there because of some comments I read from you about the synergy between the HD 25 and C421. Let me rephrase as upon rereading I definitly could have been more clear on what I want; I already like the sound sig of the HD25-1 II and I...

Hi there, After reading quite a few helpful reviews I have decided to start a thread with the hope of getting some specific info on the combo I am trying to set up.   My source will be an iphone 3Gs primarily or a laptop (so DAC is a bonus)   My music taste is very broad so I want...

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I have the esw9 and the UE triple.fi 10. Though I paid more for the triple.fi's I would have to say the esw9s have a much higher tier sound signature. The triple.fi's are detailed and vibrant, very quick and in your head. They are suited to a higher tempo and remind me of Grado's I have heard...

    Quote: Every once in a while this feeling rushes in to my mind like a panic attack. Then I ask my nearest friend if I can try out their Bose/Skullcandy/diddybeats/cheap after market 'phones, and the ESW9 hole in my wallet fills with happiness. Speaking of which, t50p > esw9 anyone...

if only i could find an esw10 for a decent price

Thanks guys, I listen to all types of music so for the $80 price dif. and the shiny wood cups I'm thinking esw9

    X2, also I would really appreciate a comparison to the ath esw9!! Quote:

So there are a couple of comparisons in the t50p thread to the esw10. From my research the general opinion is that the esw10 is significantly superior to the esw9. does this mean the t50p beats the esw9? does anybody who has experience with both care to comment? Thanks!

Thanks, I think my plans have solidified, I will get the dt880 32 ohm, and maybe write a little review as there seems to be some disagreement on the degree of soundquality difference amongst beyerdeynamics' resistance types

I am looking for a full sized can to use at the office, school, library etc... It needs to have decent leak isolation but not fully sealed, no Grado, HD5--. I am planning on using it unamped for the time being, but something that scales well would be preffered as I am always pouring more funds...

do you have both? it sounds like you are saying the dt880 is a better phone, but that the esw9 shines with vocal music? because i like electronic music soooooo....

I was planning on getting a pair of esw9's but i realized i dont need complete isolation and definitely dont mind wearing around full sized cans. Does anybody who has had both think the esw9 is of the same caliber SQ-wise as say, the beyer dt880 32ohm?? Thanks!

mmmmmm there are many ways to make grado phones around ear but if youve made your purchase than good luck! i hope you enjoy them

Short answer, YES! iems (in ear monitors) tend to be designed to have optimal sound without any kind of amping so I would repost in the in-ear forum if i were you. There are a lot of good options in that price range in the iem market (my most recent iems have all been around twice the OP's...

cable material is always going to matter when carrying a direct current, but only as distance of transmission increases and will only become noticeable over many miles. That said I believe there are a couple good reasons to switch cables, SQ is NOT one of them. Comfort, durability, length, and...