Hey yall been out of the game for a long time, not really sure what is on the market these days...  My DAC-AH just kicked the bucket (making all kinds of hissing/popping noises when connected) and I need a replacement DAC for my mac mini.     My path is Mac mini optical out --> DAC --> Little...

Sorry if this has been beat to death, search string "interchangeable cable" and "removable cable" didn't come up with much, Other than the IE8, what other portables/IEMs allow for changing out cables? I have spent a lot of $$$ on earbuds, IEMS, and other portables over the years and they ALL...

I tried to search but honestly was lost on what search string I should be using. Anyways, I am using a macbook optical out into my Lite DAC-AH. It only has one set of outputs which was originally going to my A35R receiver but now that I have a MKV I switched the cables to that. Is there some...

I am looking for a budget solid state amp for my HD650. Don't care to mess w/ tubes and enjoy the accuracy of solid state over tubes anyways. Anyone know how a cute beyond stacks up vs a Travagan Red? Any longer-term impressions? thx

I finally was able to hook up my stock Dac-AH for the first time and was floored by the distortion in any sort of loud/bassy passage. It is basically unlistenable in its current state. I have tried reading the modding threads but I'm afraid all the talk is over my head. Which mod is the one...

I was under the impression that you could just drag the apps into the trash and that was that but this seems to not be the case. What, if any, app are you using for the removal of programs and have you tried a few, and can offer some comparisons? I am trying to decide between getting a...

So I apparently let itunes manage and group my folders and now my nicely organized album folders are all @#$#ed up with itunes idea of fun. Is there a way to "revert back" to the way it was before itunes messed it up or am I doomed to slowly pick through the folders one by one and figure out...

So i finally got my macbook yesteday (white 2.0c2d/2g ram) and am in the process of moving my files over. I've dabbled around and downloaded some stuff already - wondering if there are essential pieces of software that you guys use? Ive install thus far: firefox adium soundsource Max...

So the new MacBooks are out (finally). I'm going to be getting one in the near future and I need to transfer some files from my PC to an external HD that I have. Here is the situation: I have 2 HDs in my PC, 120/40gb drives. They both have music, movies, pictures, etc that I want to put on...

I recently got a used a-35r from ebay and everything works fine except for the volume knob. Or maybe the motor to it. I finally got some batteries to put in the remote and when I try to adjust the volume with the remote the motor makes noise but the knob doesnt physically turn. I can manually...

So I'm getting a new Macbook whenever it finally gets updated (fingers crossed for next week). As a lifelong Windows user, I am fairly confused about what is going to happen when I make this purchase. Certainly there are more specific forums to ask this question but I'm taking this slowly and...

So my PIII dell is dying and its time to get a new computer. I am pretty much set on the macbook as my next machine. The question is, do I wait for the revision or go for it now? 1)core2duo - is not having this gonna be a big deal when leopard comes out? I know it doesn't make too much real...

Just a quick question about the DAC-AH saying "DAC-AH does not recognize PCM 2ch material from DVD". Does this mean if I have this DAC connected to, say, a laptop via optical and I'm playing a DVD, I will not get sound? thx

Hey all - I've been dinking around doing a little research and I've come up with this combo: Macbook optical out -->DAC-AH/Transit/etc..-->NAD C320BEE-->speakers/headphones. I am pretty tight on money so having the NAD integrated will be nice to drive both headphones and speakers - I...

So I think im pretty much gonna go with a macbook or a macbook pro depending on how much money i wanna cough up - my receiver is also going out to the living room so I can feed through that anymore. I need a solution for hooking up unamped speakers (PSB alpha B) and headphones (Sony SA5000)...

I will be ditching my old old old desktop (PIII 866mhz) that I've run into the ground for a laptop of undecided model soon (probably a macbook/pro or a lenovo) and I want to connect this to some sort of external HD(s) for more storage. I currently have a couple of HD's in my current PC that...

I have a lite-on dvd rw in my computer, and a standalone panasonic dvd player for tv purposes. I have been noting that some slightly scratched dvds will not read in the lite-on while they play fine in the panasonic... Is there a way to see if the dvd drive is on its way out, or if it just cant...

I am having the worst bout of (and earliest) allegries ever this year. I've avoided taking meds in the past and have suffered through the years, but this year is some totally different beast. I have tried wal-itin (Walgreens claritin rip-off, I assume), but it does not last too long, and it is...

Just recently got these myself - I have no trouble making a good seal in my left ear, but my right seems to be giving me problems. I have read that cutting the tip off the flange helps insertion. I believe that the first two portions of the flanges are in fact being used for a seal in my...

Im not sure if this exactly fits the forum category here, but I will be using this dvd drive to play cds n such occasionally, so here goes. My DVD drive just crapped out on me today, so I will be needing to replace it soon. I know this is may be a good time to get a DVD burner but I just do...

My order is late. Very late. And My emails and phone calls (all placed with a very courteous tone) are not being returned. Just wanted to know if anyone out there has a pending order as well that is being processed? thx

Hey all, currently looking for a budget amp to use with: a)NEC 602 --> Art DI/O --> amp and for my mp3s/lossless and such.. b)TB Santa Cruz --> amp.. *I plan on upgrading the SC to something else in the near future as well. Within my budget would be such amps like the...

I was at the hospital the other day for my infected nasty eye (all better now thanks ) but anyhoo there was a woman there playing a big harp and it was the greatest thing ever at that time. Any notable recordings of the harp to check out? thx

Sorry about the cryptic title, ill try to clear up my question here: I pretty much listen to only mp3s now, via my turtle beach santa cruz soundcard's digital out into my receiver's digital input, and from there out to speakers or the headphone jack. Now I understand the sound would be...

My Sharp MDMT877 has been collecting dust for a while now, thanks to one of the channels of the headphone jack going out on me. Has anyone had any experience with this problem and know how to repair it? It was bought from Ubid, and I opened it up already, no warrenty by the time it broke yadda...