Ok, so this took waaaaay longer than I expected it to - turns out holidays, 2 very young kids, work, and other life things can really slow a project down! But I have finally finished the transfer of the naked ACP+ to an aluminum chassis. I learned a ton, got plenty frustrated at times, made some...

I think I've analysis paralysis'd my way to being dumb, so I have to ask in simplifying this for myself. Goal: PC/Mac with software EQ'd digital signal --> Wireless streaming device --> DAC --> HP Amp Aside from Roon, which has the built-in PEQ capabilities and can wirelessly link to a...

So I'm thinking of making use of one of the many generous return policies out there in the retail market, and get to play with a set of headphones and headphone amp, or DAC/amp combo, for 30-60 days. I have been without a headphone setup for the better part of two years (been kinda brutal), and...

So I'm thinking of making use of one of the many generous return policies out there in the retail market, and get to play with a set of headphones and headphone amp, or DAC/amp combo, for 30-60 days. I have been without a headphone setup for the better part of two years (been kinda brutal), and...

What other amps, moreso the less expensive options, are comparable to the performance of the RSA flagship headphone amps?  After reading a lot of reviews/impressions of both the Dark Star and Apache, it seems like those amps give one of the most speaker-like "out-of-your-head" presentations out...

O rant:   Who the hell does this company think it is? I have never experienced a company that is this bad from a CS standpoint in the day-in-age we live in.  I have tried multiple times to contact them about a download I purchased a week ago, to no avail.   I tried purchasing two Hi-Res...

Hey all,   I'm looking to upgrade my power cables for my Bifrost and MF M1HPA. I will definitely get the Shunyata Venom 3s for the Bifrost, as it only draws 12w of power.  However, would a second Venom 3s be sufficient enough for my headphone amp?  It draws 25w of power. Do I need to go the...

Hey all,   Does anyone have any experience with the Matrix Audio X-SPDIF converter?  I'm really interested in this product based on it's spec sheet, but would like to know if anyone has heard it and/or compared it to other converters like the MF V-Link 192, or even the new Peachtree Audio...

Hey all,   In my venture to move into the portable world (will be starting to travel 60%+ per week soon), I'm trying to gauge the value in upgrading a headphone amp/dac.  I currently have the Nuforce uDac-2, which is nice...I've been plenty happy with it.  I have the ability to get the...

Hey all,   Was curious of the process in potentially doing this as a less expensive upgrade.  I am interested in using a Harman Kardon HK-3490 as a headphone amp (currently still have my Denons, but am looking to upgrade to the HE-500s).  Now, I'm thinking outside of using the HK's headphone...

Hey all,   Just as the title says, would upgrading the cable for either and/or both my LD1+/Bifrost be worth it?  I'm considering the idea of the Shunyata Venom 3.  I see all sorts of posts that the Venom 3 used to go for $90 on Music Direct, but now it's $125, any ideas why?   Opinions...

Hey all,   I have a pair of modded D2000's, and need to find a way to tame the highs a bit more.  I have a Bifrost about to be delivered, and I am aware I may get a little more emphasis on the highs potentially, albeit hopefully more resolved than with the uDac2.   Currently, I have...

Hey guys,   I want to be sure I have my PC setup correctly to achieve the proper bit path.  Whether I'm bit perfect or not, I have no clue, but I at least want to be sure I'm not creating any interference along the way.   My setup from source to DAC goes as such:   Windows 7...

Hey guys,   Really odd circumstance here, and need some help. On hand I currently have the LD1+ connecting to 3 different pairs of headphones.  First set is Senn HD595 w/ standard cable, second is Denon AH-D2000 w/ standard cable, and the third is the newly purchased set from a headfi'er...

Having been excited to go take a listen to both the Grado RS2i and RS1i's, I went to my local shop with my newly gained LD1+ and some music favorites.  After a good A/B comparison of the two, with various music types, I came to the conclusion that I liked what I was hearing in both sets, but...

After reading tons of reviews, feedback, etc., I'm having a hard time deciding on the right amp to go with.  My setup is PC (Windows 7) --> uDac2 --> Senn HD595.  Typical music is hard rock/progressive metal, with mixes of female vocals, orchestral, and jazz.  If I had to categorize it: 70%...

Current setup:   Dell Studio Slim PC -----> uDac2 -------> Sony TA-AX500 integrated amplifier ----> Senn HD595   The sound of this combination is solid, although I feel like I've been experiencing the limitations of the 595s the more I listen, especially with rock/prog metal music.  The...

Hi all,   I have been doing a lot of searching through this forum and others, such as audiogon, avsforum, and stereophile.  However, I'm still a relative noob in the computer audio setup world, especially when it comes to the whole bit-perfect setup.  After much reading, I think I've set on...

Hello all,   Joining in for the first time after being a reader for a while.  I'm entering into the headphone world, and had a quick question as to possible modifications I may be able to make to the amp I'm using for headphone output.  I have a ~80's Sony TA-AX500 integrated stereo...