My current system consists of Beresford Caiman DAC (lossless files fed from iMac) and Denon D2000. I am awaiting the Matrix M-Stage amp which should open up my world to most phones, as is supposed to be pretty powerful and able to drive most phones effectively. My music taste is primarily...

I am interested in getting a better DAC than my current Beresford Caiman. There is nothing wrong with it, but I need a DAC for my speaker system so thought it would be an ideal opportunity to get a better DAC and make some comparisons. My headamp will soon be the Matrix Audio M-Stage headamp...

I am interested in getting one of the Beyerdynamik 770/880/990 phones, mainly because they sound interesting and have a different sonic sig to my current phones (AT + Denon). However, I have been trying to rationalise the different models available, and to say it is confusing is an...

My current favourite cans are my Denon D2000, which I am loving at home and work. I want to use them on the move from my ipod too, but I miss the amazing sound I get at home. Is there a good mobile amp (no DAC required) that will drive these well (I assume they are mainly aimed at IEMs). I am...

I currently use Denon D2000 and AT AD700 and love them both for the things they do well. My next purchase is going to be a Graham Slee amp (either the Novo or Solo, havent decided yet) for work, where most of my phone listening takes place. I currently have only a uDac as DAC and amp. I...

I am new to this game so please be kind!! I have just got my Denon D2000 and am very happy so far driving them from my iMac, iPhone, and PC at work. I am going to be using them primarily at work, and my next step to a full rig is going to be a desktop amp. I think I have narrowed the make...

I would love to go to a local meet, seems I missed the recent mini meet in London and I cant see anything else coming up. I am based in Brighton (UK), and have access to a good size room in a pub that we could use. I was thinking of June the 16th. Would anyone be interested?

So, I want some custom earphones. The alien ears look good, and from USA to uk the price is good too. Only thing is which to go for. I currently have twin driver shures (not sure which model) about 4 years old. I don't want them to sound worse than these, so originally was looking at the...

Can anyone tell me what companies do custom IEMs in the UK, or how I go about getting one done? Sorry if this is a stupid question! I cant seem to find any UK sites that offer these. Are there any custom IEMs within my budget of £250, and if there are some, what are the sound signatures of...

I want a pair of closed cans for my iPhone. I currently use Shure in ear 'phones for on the go and Audio technica AD700s for at home. My home listening is either direct from the iMac or via Apple TV and my Arcam AV9 receiver. What I want is something that I can listen to on the train/plane or...

Ok guys, I am loving my new AD700s through my Arcam amp for blurays/dvds and such. I actually think for some movies I prefer listening through 'phones to the proper surround system, which I didnt expect! My question is, what are the best cans for movies? This is assuming they are being run...

I am waiting for my Grado HF2's with baited breath, and am considering my system as a whole while I wait. Currently I use my AT AD700s direct from my iPhone, AV receiver, and iMac. Once the Grados arrive I intend to use them from the AV receiver, and the Grados from the iMac and iPod. To this...

I am considering getting a combined dac/amp for my ordered HF2s. This will be for use with apple lossless files on the iMac. These will be my first grados and I am very excited. My current cans are the AT AD700 which I love too, and will be keeping for movie use in the living room. I need...

So, if moneys no object, what's the best set of 'phones to use unamped with an iPod/iPhone? To put this Q into context, I have just got my first set of fullsize cans, the AT AD700 and I can't believe how good lossless files sound through these on the iPhone. They cost about £100. Is there any...

Right, I am getting myself right confused over how much to spend and what make to buy. This will be my first pair of 'phones but I want good ones. I always listen to audio equipment before buying, but can I find anywhere that even stocks decent 'phones? Can anyone tell me where I can try...

I am a noob and have never owned full size 'phones, so please be kind! My system is based round an Arcam AV9 P7 for music and movies. My source for music is Lossless files from the apple TV., Pioneer bluray for movies. I work nights and therefore am pretty much nocturnal. It seems that some...