I am considering getting the bravo audio v2 as my first tube amp. With my current Fiio E11, sometimes I switch headphones but forget to adjust the volume. E11's max output is 100-200mw, so its not too bad. But the max of the bravo v2 is around 1,000mw. So I was wondering if there some kind of...

Currently I am using an iPhone connected to a fiio E11 to a DT990 (not the pro) 32 ohm. Works well, but it's quite bulky. So I was wondering if there is a single device for ~$100-200 that can do the job. Preferably with Spotify support.

It seems that ugreen's bluetoth recievers use the same chips as fiio's BTR1/k https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1wutSB2uSBuNkHFqDq6xfhVXa7.jpg https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1m0VsUhjaK1RjSZFAq6zdLFXaQ.jpg But I can't find any information on the dac/amp they are using. I am trying to figure out if...

Currently I have the SE215 and overall I like the sound signature. I had them for ~3 years now. The problem is, they seem to be failing. I have already replaced the cable once, but I suspect that this time its the connector and not the cable that's failing. So i guess its time for a new pair of...

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When I listen to music fro my PC I can hear whenever the HDD works and some other components as well So i was thinking about buying a DAC I dont want to spend more than 100$ on this (for now. I am still hesitant on spending a lot of money on audio gear) From what i understood reading the...

http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/CSR-Audio-Platforms-aptX-businesswireuk-310172099.html?x=0 wireless monster beats on the way?

Can you recommend me some artist/albums/whatever? Something you think is awesome and I have never heard. I wont post my genre preferences here, since the entire purpose of this is to hear new types of music. Lately listened to Nicolas Jaar , Inception OST and some...

I am talking about the winamp plugin I really like how its room simulation sounds There is the DSP manager in CM6, but for some reason the virtual room effect there annoys me (maybe it's too strong) Any suggestions? (I use PowerAMP)

I can't find a store that that has op-amps and DACs, and doesn't charge a fortune for shipping There is a Mouser store in Israel but they still want 30$ for shipping (its 40$ if i order directly from the US store) Ebay is a bit unreliable, and buying all the parts one by one will drive me...

Just seen a review of apex hi-fi butte amp. The guy took it apart. To me it seems the parts there would cost below 50$. The most expensive part there is probably the metal case.   This amp sells for almost 500$ Whats up with that?   If they would have developped thier own amp, i...

I have built an amp that uses an op-amp for its ground circuit Now i want to build a DAC I have noticed that the "ground" output of the DAC chip - Vcom is 1/2Vcc To avoid any short-circuit problems between the DAC Vcom and the amp's ground circuit i want the output of the DAC to be AC...

Anyone tried to connect a dac to an android tablet? any cheaper options for a digital source? (not necessarily portable)

Did you regret it afterwards?   Thinking about getting sporta/porta pros/ksc75 , even though i don't really need them. 

I have built something similar to a Cmoy and i notice that when i plug/unplug the source there is a loud click It also clicks when i press the play/stop buttons   It looks like the sony x10 mini has ~4mV DC offset I have an HPF at the beginning of the amp so it is not getting amplified...

I currently use the e11 with my grado sr80  and it sounds fine. but those are 32ohm headphones (the source is a sony x10 mini) basically i have to options: 1) use the dt990 with the fiio e11 2) properly (re)build my cmoy-like DIY amp and use it instead (and give the e11 to my mom with the...

Are the americans being brainwashed or something? Whenever i see people in israel with non-stock headphones those are usually senns Seen a few porta pro's akg's and even a grado Most people here don't bother buying expensive headphones Just now i have watched some headphone reviews on...

I guess i could spend around 500$ on a new pair of headphones but i cant find a reason to spend more than 200$ How do you set your limits?

I am aiming at DT990, but my questions are general:   1) offset voltage: What is the range of acceptable DC offset voltage at the amp's output 2) offset voltage: What is the expected offset voltage at the input (assuming a mobile source such as an ipod/smartphone) 3) Signal voltage...

Mostly for the Head-fi TV episode announcements when they come out Maybe some deal alerts and new noteworthy headphones reviews etc  

I live in Israel and I have found a few hearing aid companies that appear t make custom IEMs as well If i can order from them , that would save me a lot of money on customs and i will get the IEMs done faster with less trouble (like international mail) But i am wondering what BA drivers are...

lets say below 400$ and below 300$   Is there a comparison thread like in the IEMs forum (with price/value/SQ etc.. preferably in a table)

i currently have: Senn cx400 (+cx300 somewhere) AKG K518DJ (my parent's) Grado SR80 (mine)     I mainly listen to rock/punk rock/metal/classic rock The source is iAudio9   I really love how clear and sharp the SR80 sounds, but it lacks bass The CX400 and the AKG have the bass...