I am interested in purchasing either a Penon Volt or Dunu EST 112 based on the reviews and combination/types of drivers. I appreciate the price differential but that is not a strong factor in my decision. Factors include audio, comfort, and cable connect (MMCX vs 0.78 pins). I do use small size...

I am the original owner of a Ray Samuels B52 preamp since 2006. I have changed all the tubes once, at least 5 years ago, since the original purchase. The preamplifier/headphone performance has been flawless and very enjoyable. Lately, there has been a variable and intermittent cracking sound in...

Current setup: Source: MacPro DAC: Apogee Mini DAC Preamplifier and Headphone Amplifier: Ray Samuels B52 Headphones: HD650 balanced XLR from B52 Adam near field powered monitors and subwoofer All connected via XLR cables This has been my arrangement for greater than 10 years (other than the...

What criteria do you use to decide that you've obtained a level of audio bliss/satisfaction with your equipment? Is this possible? Are we doomed to a never-ending battle of "upgradeitis"? It seems like there always will be a continued progression of sonic improvement as the technology...

This amplifier is well deserving of the previously noted hyperbole regarding its physical and sonic beauty. It's attractive and very well constructed. There is a rather dramatic improvement in all characteristics of the listening experience utilizing the balanced headphone output. I'm in my...

I'm interested in some insight as to the characteristics/uniqueness of either of these headphones in a balanced connection. Thoughts as to a comparison of these two in a balanced state is appreciated. I have searched the forums for relevant information, and I have read impressions to date, but...

Adam Artist Speakers Sub B8 Subwoofer I am interested in incorporating these speakers into my computer (Apple) sound system (as a desktop arrangement for the Artist series.) I plan on using my Apogee Mini DAC as the interface between the computer and the speakers (via USB.) Any comments...

Any comments or experience with the KR Audio brand of 300B tubes would be apprecieted. I'm interested in various 300B tubes which are readily available. Knowledge of different 300B tubes in a Cary 300 SEI amp would also be helpful. Thank-you

I am interested in the thought processes and considerations as to why one would favor one of these amplifiers over the other (besides solid state vs. tube.) I also would appreciate any information on the Aristaeus amp since I could not find it on the Headamp web site. Thank-you

I read several very positive reviews of this preamplifier and some of the comments related that the headphone amplification was quite good. I am inquiring as to whether any individual on this forum has first-hand experience with the headphone amplification component of the Cary SLP 05...

I am interested in these three amplifiers: PS Audio GCHA Headphone Amplifier Corda Prehead-1 MK II SE Ray Samuel HR-2 Any opinions, comparisons, thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I have not seen much in my research on the PS Audio product although its product details and the review...

I am interested in any personal experience with the Meier-Audio Corda Prehead MKII SE. I have not been able to find any reviews of this amplifier on the Head-Fi forums or other audio sites. I am aware of the excellent reputation of Meier-Audio from the standpoint of his other products...

I am interested in the following DAC/Amp's to be used in conjunction with a Mac G4 as a source and a USB connection. I have an extensive iTunes library that I am utilizing. Headphones are HD650 and Shure E5c: Apogee Mini DAC with USB option Benchmark DAC1 Grace 902 I realize that there...