When my Mjolnir SRM-006t is connected to my AGD D27 via balanced XLR, the left channel is much quieter than the right, and there's a beeping/static noise in that ear which responds to volume control. This happens to both my 950X and SR-007. The D27 is connected to my PC via USB, and does not...

I've been lurking on this forum here for a little while to expand my knowledge of audiophile equipment, and I noticed something, a 'trend' if you will:  A lot of you spend a lot of money for the systems you have.  After seeing David Mahler's review of his 20 best headphones, I went to his...

I'm looking to get a dedicated source for a pair of D7000s I'll likely be getting come the end of January.  My budget is ~300.  I was thinking of doing Audio GD Compass -> Matrix M-stage -> Denon D7000.

1. The headphone cushions on my M50s are starting to degrade, and I'd like new ones.  Where may I procure them?   2.  I currently have a pair of M50s, JVC-Rx900s, and Grado Sr80is.  I was wondering, what would be the best headphone for me in the 200-300 price range?  I generally listen to...

I'm getting my first real audio setup.  It's going to be Zune 80gB-ATH-m50-X. I place an X there because I'm looking to get a portable amp, but I need suggestions from some Head-fi'ers.  I'm not willing to pay for a $200 portable amp (even though I want an HE12 Arrow so desperately bad), but I...

So, this is my first post here and I'm looking to upgrade from my JVC Rx-900s.  I'm a portable user, and listen almost primarily to death metal.  I'd like to get a portable amp with it to save power and (maybe?) add some nice quality to my music.  An audiophile friend of mine recommended getting...