I though there was a "deals" forum but for the life of me I could not find it (at work with limited time) Beach Camera has the TEAC TN-400S turntable for 239 (in black only). Not what TT heavy hitters call top-notch, but at that price, it has a great cartridge, decent phono stage (with...

I am using Onkyo DP-X1a with the onkyo player app (awesome SQ) which unfortunately has no volume leveling (i.e. replay gain) and when running a playlist through an external speaker (usually NHT M00's) the volume changes between tracks is a real pain. On the headphones, it is not as bad because...

I own a few NHT speakers and they are outstanding, especially the M001 monitors which are no longer available. They are entering. Into the earphone market this fall with Superbuds.. should be interesting as these guys are a small shop that is really into audio...

I am looking to get my first high-end home phones in a long time.   I think I have decided on the DT880 and i currently have the Dragonfly.  I have read the 600 ohm version are the ones to  get, but I am not sure how to determine if my source will drive them The dragonfly output is 125mW @...

  I need about 4 inches more cable on my re262.  Its hard finding a small extension that is flexible and even if I did it would hang awkward with the angled plug for the Re262.      I thought an extension would have to came between player and stock cable extension cable extension on the...

Ok, so this is the weekend I downloaded and became addicted to Foobar2000.  I have it very close to what i want.   I am so afraid to keep trying new things because I cannot figure out the back-up (and will probably struggle with the restore as well).   I keep reading the Wiki, and the...

Nevermind.. Was bad tagging    

  Deal of the day section under Lightning Deals   Monster Headphones (deal unknown) at 8am CST and Shures Earphones (40%) OFF at 9am CST , Denon at 11    They will not say models until sale starts.

Deal of the day section under Lightning Deals   Monsters at 8am CST and Shures at 40% OFF at 9am CST  Denon over the ear phones to follow at 11 cst-   They will not say model until sale starts

    The tool they use for molding those wicked sick aluminum cabinets is nearing the end of its life and there is no financial way for NHT to pay for a new tool.  They can squeeze out a couple hundred more and its over.   For years, these have been my recommendation for anyone looking...

  My 6-5 order still at "Order Processing"  I understand it takes a while, just curious as to whether any have shipped yet.  I saw someone semi-review a pre-prod model only. 

  My old station blew out (used a lot for RC cars and misc repair.  I got a buddy can get me same (nice) price on a pace ST50 or Pace ST30.  Mostly the same (auto shut-off and all).   Anyone think there is a benefit or one type digital or analog over the other?

Decided to make my own IC. I did some searching in the forums and found much advice on ground wires but I did not see any comments on it necessity.    I have some Canre L-2T2S cable around.  Can I use this cable for IC or do I need a ground wire? 

  I have a new T3 that whenever plugged into my J3 causes the j3 battery meter to drop to 0 and the J3 shuts down.  the battery is fine (turn J3 back on and batts at 100% again),   So Ibasso says the J3 must be sending out a DC output and it needs service.   The J3 is the unit shutting...

  I am using a T3 with a J3.   Without headphones or the interconnect to my car plugged in the J3 has no issues (and no value :o)).  As soon as I plug something in the output (in other words try to use it), The J3 battery meter (artificially) goes to 0 and shuts down.  If I plug an output...

I bought AKG K450 in December.  In May the right side is dead.     I have a buddy works at a place that sells AKG (even tho I did not buy there because they do not sell k450) to handle for me and he said they refer all folks to AKG after 30 days   I called the AKG USA warranty department...

  If I use the level playback volume function in Media Monkey and am using a DAC (D4) will the tracksin ly library play at a normalized volume?   I guess I am confused since the DAC does not really recognize the software.  What about when I use D4 as a DAC/AMP?   On the PC, I want the...

  I am looking at some amped speakers with no volume control (NHT M-00, M-Audio BX5a).  And I do not understand how the speaker will utilize the amp power.   The only powered speavers I ever used had volume control.   How does increasing the volume of source to max or decreasing to min...

  I am not a DJ or professional sound guy, but I am "the music guy" for small events involving my kids (cub scouts, kids car washs, class picnics, ).  Its a mix between small hall and small outdoor events.     Up til now, the AV30's I have, have done decent job, but the musical taste of...

  I ordered a D4 Mambo on 1-10.. on UPS truck for delivery 1-13 (today)..   I have ordered China goods before.. no one does it better!

I need to upgrade my laptop to get good audio while lounging at home as I am being forced out of my man cave by kids!!   I think I understand what I need (want) by combing through the forums but want to be sure.    I want to verify the following...   I was thinking I could use an...