I would like to stream audio from my computer, tablet or phone over wifi to my USB DAC. So I’m looking for some kind of wifi receiver with an USB out. Something like the Google Chromecast Audio but with usb instead of mini jack. Does this even exist?

When I listen to music on my computer, I have some static noise (I can hear it very clear between two songs). I've got this with all my sound cards (internal and external). A friend advised me to connect my amp on a different plug than my computer, like a plug in the bathroom or kitchen, so I...

I received my HD 650 today. First impressions are good. For the moment, I can only compare with my Beyerdynamic DT880. The only thing that bothers me is that the HD 650 clamps too hard. As result the sound is like you're listening to it in a small little box. The DT880 doesn't clamp at all...

I just wanted to let you know I finally bought a dedicated headphone amp, because I noticed my Marantz receiver couldn't power my DT880 enough. I bought the Little Dot MKV. The sound is slightly better (which is good as the Marantz sound was already great) and the power issue is gone. Me very happy!

Okay, I've bought a MK V and it's greeeeaaaaaat stuff!

Thanks for all the tips. However, I have to say I got used to the feeling my ears are touching the foam. Great headphones!

Quote: Originally Posted by TabooPc Just ordered this. You should look into it. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/rev...lifier-289765/ Seems very, very interesting. Thanks for the great tip. Great price also!

There was a time I thought I didn't need a dedicated headphone amp because my Marantz SR5003 receiver did a good job, but now I'm facing some power issues. The Marantz just can't power my DT880 enough. So I need a real headphone amp. I read hundreds of topics about lots of amps. One pairs...

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Quote: Originally Posted by Skylab IMHO, it's the latter - different sound, but both good. I like them both, and have liked having both around, although since getting the T1's, neither of them gets any use... Interesting! I hope there will be a chance for me to listen to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Skylab The DT990 has more bass than the DT770 Consumer 2005 Ed, but less than the DT770 Pro 80. Those two DT770's are VERY different. Yeah, I know. I heard them both, the pro and the consumer. Anyway, if the DT990 has more bass than the DT770...

Can someone compare the bass of the DT990 with the DT770? I have a DT880 at the moment and I'm planning to buy the HD650, but maybe the DT990 would be a better upgrade. I'm looking for a tiny little bit more bass. I listened to the DT770 but that one has too much bass for me.

I received my G3 and did some quick listening, which was pretty shocking. I don't know yet if that's good or bad. I must say, my first impressions are not really wow, but I might change my opinion after a lot more listening. I think it takes some time for me to adapt to a new sound. When...

Quote: Originally Posted by jilgiljongiljing Any particular reason you picked the G3 over the G3-T7? I'm still unclear on the differences other than the one tube. It stays unclear for me too. As far as I know it's just the tubes. I've read that the G3 has a bit more detail while...

I've just bought one (the "regular" G3). Will write a review when the amp has been delivered...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigCW The only difference between Pro and Premium is that the Pro are different comfort-wise. They clamp harder. Which has its consequences for the sound. By clamping harder, they should give a bit more bass.

What exactly are the differences between the G3 and the G3-T7? Is it just the tubes, or are there other differences?

Quote: Originally Posted by jpstereo Smoother more tube-like sound. Pairs especiallly well with my DT880s! I have a DT880 but will also buy a HD650, so I'm looking for an amp that fits both. Maybe I should go for the G3?

Quote: Originally Posted by jpstereo Consider too the tubed Phenix G3-T7. A truly nice combo with the DT-880s! What did you chose for the G3-T7 instead of the G3?

Quote: Originally Posted by UncleFestive Might I suggest you explore improvements in your source first? Any decent amp is only going to amplify the volume of your source, not change its sonics. Rip cds to a lossless file, not MP3. Use ASIO/WASAPI/Kernel Streaming. Use SPDIF out to a...

The frequency response of this amp is 10 -30.000 Hz. Is that okay? A DT880 for instance has 5 - 35.000 Hz...

Quote: Originally Posted by pp312 lol. Listen, if you're that anxious to offload some of your money, I can give you my address. Or you can just pay me through PayPal. Okay, but send me a good amp then. And if I'm not satisfied, I'll send it back and you give me the money back...

Quote: Originally Posted by angle_sh00ter You can try and listen to a few different models but I think it is unlikely you will find anything under $300 which is significantly better. As always let your own ears guide you. Do you mean there will be more difference with amps like...

Okay, I guess I should stick to my Marantz for a while. But what about the difference with a tube amp. My Marantz is comparable with a solid state amp, right? Some people say cans like the DT880 need a tube amp... Yes I know, I should try before buy, but I do not know people with (tube) amps.

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik If you're happy with what you're hearing, why buy anything else? Maybe because I don't know what I'm missing? Or maybe I do. Sometimes I wish the DT880 was a little more smooth, with less sharpness and some more bass...