Keces 131.

Total Entries:223 Entry Level: 101 Audio-GD Compass (5) Audio-GD Fun (1) Audiotailor Jade (3) AudioTrak imAmp(1) Aune DAC/amp (1) AV123 x-head (1) Bravo Audio (2) C & C XO (1) Corda Headfive (1) Darkvoice 336SE (2) Darkvoice THA332 (1) Decware Zen Head (1) Eddie Current EC/SS (2)...

A V6 Mustang.

Small, but extremely well done comparison of some entry level / mid-fi offerings. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/six...linear-278691/

x2 for the MS1000 mod.

Quote: Originally Posted by regal Read the thread, thats why I recommended the SOHAII or the LD1. I did and the reason for my post. You honestly think the LD1 is worth taking a look at? IMO it falls under the grossly overrated, over praised, and cheap category. It does put on a...

What do you normally use to drive the GS1K? What's the comparative baseline??

Quote: Originally Posted by regal The low impedance of Grados make them tough for non hybrid tube amps to drive due to current demands and output impedance, this is why Grado uses the Hybrid Melos to engineer their headphones. That's not entirely true. There are plenty of SS...

lol vultures...

Two Solid State options for your setup would be the Heed Audio CanAmp or Eddie Current EC/SS.

Quote: Originally Posted by Itamar Is there a way to convert WAV to apple lossless? Yes you can do it in iTunes with ease. Look under the 'Advanced' menu to convert already imported WAV files, or set your import settings to ALAC and then import the files.

What wrong with using Apple Lossless?

What's this "ultimate mod" you speak of knopi?

Since getting my RS1i and straightening out my chain to where I'm satisfied, I'm able to keep coming back to these forums and have zero desire to spend money on anything but music. <3 RS1i.

If you're going to sell luxury goods in today's instant gratification society you better be prepared to man the communication lines. I don't think an automated response or a 1 liner indicating the receipt of funds is asking too much, regardless of work load.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f43/fs...-100-a-478540/

I would be inclined to recommend the Musical Fidelity VDAC for your needs. Very clean sound with a tiny bit of injected warmth. Plus its a fantastic value.

What inputs are you after for the Dac?

Entry-level: 224 ----------- Alien (1) AOL Picollo DAC (1) Apogee Duet (4) Asus Essence STX (4) Audio-gd Compass (19) Audio-gd Compass - FUN (3) Bantam (1) Behringer DEQ2496 (2) Behringer SRC2496 (1) Beresford TC-7510 (2) Beresford TC-7520 (5) Beresford TC-7520 SE (Caiman) (3)...

Quote: Originally Posted by K_19 I've owned the DAC straight before and currently own the uDAC. I prefer the uDAC by sizeable margin personally because uDAC has more open, wider soundstage, better detail retrieval and stronger, more extended low end response. I loved the DAC Straight...

Quote: Originally Posted by userlander I would strongly wager that the DAC Straight for the same money as the uDAC would completely blow the uDAC out of the water. The Straight is based on PCM2702, which is an excellent, tried-and-true DAC, with no buffers or anything affecting the...

@ userlander What USB DAC chip is this uDac smashing DAC-Extasy specifically using?

Given your situation and desire for value, I would definitely get the MS1i. They offer better detail and have superior drivers compared to the SR60i.

iTunes' error correction is mediocre. If you can guarantee that the source CD is 100% scratch/blemish free than itunes is a satisfactory ripper. For anything below 100% on the condition scale I would use XLD. Just my opinion.

Quote: Originally Posted by Necrolic Debateably, yes. Although they cost 10x the price of where I got my 320Kbps MP3s (see OP). Unfortunately, that site seems to be going down, as they haven't been accepting payments for a few weeks now. But the selection in the itunes store for...