I know Beyerdynamic was established in 1924, Shure in 1925 and Denon was in 1910. Are there any older companies?? 

Any thoughts on these options or any other DAC in this price range?   My preference is the Gungnir but it is pricey. However. I wanted 2 RCA outputs which makes the Gungnir a better option. I have not heard either so I am asking..Something between $500 to 800 US.

I want to connect my ipod classic into a DAC...so as to override the ipod dac and run my lossless audio through a proper dac and head amp..   Problem is devices such as the PURE i20 can't be bought in Taiwan and no dealer will ship to Taiwan...what other options do I have     I head the...

Hey guys -    I want to find a neutral sounding head amp with enough voltage swing to be able to power the T1 (600 ohms). I prefer to have both balanced and regular interconnect inputs/outputs and preferably USB input too...   Any ideas? I was thinking of the Beyer's A2 or A20 but they don't...

Hey there -    I just bought a Dacport LX. Because of its portability, I want to use it connected to my Ray Samuels SR-71A (Blackbird) portable amp.   As you may know - the Dacport LX has a 1/4 jack for connection to headphone or head amp. It comes with a RESERVE interconnect cable (1/4...

Please advise on the portability, SQ and noise isolation.....

I am working with Cubase 6.5 and am looking for an excellent 88 keyed MIDI keyboard. Please drop a post on here if you have any suggestions or recommendations.   Thanks.   I was considering the M-Audio Oxygen 88. But you may have a better suggestion.

Would like some suggestions for a SMALL pair of monitors to use for music editing and playback. I use Cubase 6 and a MOTU Audio Interface - the speakers would be connected to the MOTU...would appreciate some ideas...   I am looking for clear, transparent speakers - ie. monitors ... 

I'm a new owner of SHURE SE535 in ear monitors...   Please advise what are the benefits of various sleeves. To me - right off - the triple flange sleeves felt most comfortable - but what about sound isolation and most importantly - sound quality??   Any advice??    

Saw a guy in the pouring rain here in Taipei wearing his HD800's...yeah - that is right - did he know what he had on his head???    Make this thread your home for fun postings on real street encounters of head-fi kind... 

  Yes - despite my 38 years of despising country music completely with the exception of Mr. Cash - I dearly LOVE this album... and have turned around in my appreciation //// I have many more soundtracks that I DEARLY love - but I put this one up at the start of this thread - to say that this...

Anyone know why this has been happening frequently since the two years that I bought it...?? 

Please comment on your experiences with upgraded power cables and whether there is any merit to them...I've just acquired the HR-2 that was without AC cable....do I go cheap or buy a more luxurious cable which may make no difference...??

Please recommend some quality  reference monitors that are small and usable for music editing - small enough to be the size of bookends on a shelf...   Audioengine make small ones like the one's on Jude's desk - but I am not sure if they are for audiophile usage or mixing usage...   I...

Please recommend - T1, HD800, Audeze LCD-2, Denon AH-D700, the HE-6 or....???

Post any binaural recordings you know of here...

  My BlackBird - SR-71A...this is my lovely!

Any theories about how to do this to get the BEST audio I can from vinyl records in mint condition....   they don't exist on CD or in any digital format that I know about...   Syan25 

Please post here - your favorite Gil Scott Heron songs - the man is gone but not the music!!!! May he rest peacefully!

I'm looking for shops either in the UK, Hong Kong, Australia or USA - selling Cubase 6 and willing to ship to Taipei, Taiwan.   I am also wanting to buy permanently activate the Wavlab Elements 7 and the Halion Sonic, Halion Symphonic Orchestra programs too...   Reliable shops please if...

My Recommendations:   Any Stanley Clarke circa 1970-1982 - Return of Forever. School Days, Stanley Clarke - he does both acoustic and electric   Any Ron Carter on any jazz record...but for me - it's with the Miles Quintet...

 I am thinking of buying the 003 Rack + Factory Complete along with the Command 8 by Avid.   I would like to hear comments from experienced users before I purchase these items. I am mostly going to record solo piano using three microphones for my mini-home studio. However, I do like to music...

  Well - my set up is as follows -    itunes playback at - 24but/96khz using ALAC files recorded at 16bit/44.1 khz   itunes playback > Audigy x-fi sound card > altec lansing 5.1 surround sound = No problems   itunes playback > USB > Yulong D100 DAC > headphones = cracking -...

Popping - cracking after 5 minutes of playback ...   Using ALAC files recorded at 16bit/44.1khz but trying to playback using the QuickTime preferences for Audio - at 24bit/96khz...   Is it the D100 or itunes?? Is it a latency issue and how to alter the latency on the QuickTime...

Hey there - question:   If my ALAC files are recorded in 16bit/44khz - is it better to playback at 24bit/96khz or do I need to match the recorded bit/sample rate??   Because my DAC can playback at the the 24bit/96 khz - I was thinking of making that my setting??   H