So I already own the udac, and the other day I just got a new desktop with the Soundblaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card in it. I figured I would try out the audio card, just for grins. Well, to me, it sounds better than my udac. MY headphones are a pair of shure 840's with about 500 hours on them...

So, I got the Nuforce udac and Shure 840 for Christmas and I love them! BUT, as I have once again been accustomed to high quality audio(I was a huge car stereo sound quality buff) I am realizing the shortfalls of the 840 with my current setup. Lack of bass("solved" by e-q ing), fairly narrow...

I will be purchasing the shure srh840's after the first of the year and I would like to possibly purchase an amp/dac setup, if room in my budget arises. I have been lurking on here for weeks looking. I am not necessarily interested in something portable(although would be kind of nice) as 95% of...

I recently contacted BeyerDynamic about the possibility of a straight cable. They do have one and you can order through them. Here is the email response from Beyer: Part number 431575 will work with the DT 250, however, please be advised that this is a “free ended” cable with no connector on...

Will the amp compliment the headphones? I am just getting into the headphone realm, so I don't want to start too expensive.(I'll get there when I'm out of college and practicing architecture) I like that I can have it at my desk, and then also can go with me on trips. How would it compare to the...

Ok, so this is my first post here. I have been reading on this site for the last two or three weeks extensively. I currently have a pair of Sony MDRNC7's. I have listened to Dr. Dre Beats, all versions of Bose headphones, and a pair of Grado Sr-60. So I really am a newbie as far as listening to...