Hello all. I just bought a used Woo Audio 4 Upgraded amp from a fellow headfier. It's a very lovely sounding amp, I really like it a lot. However I noticed a low level static hum that seems to be getting louder. To describe it: there is a low level static hum in both the Lt and Rt channels...

Currently as my source I have a Denon 3930CI. I bought it with the intention of getting it modded but haven't gotten around to it (funds). I planned to get it modded by SACDmods.com as they have a good rep and ModWright or APL no longer do Denon mods. After seeing the Logitech Transporter at...

I'm trying to find the perfect SS amp for my L3000s. I started with my Graham Slee Solo, which is pretty good, but wanted something better. I've tried both the GS-X and RSA Apache, but haven't been fully happy with either of them. The Solo has incredible bass impact that neither of the other two...

I recently picked up a pair of ATH-L3000s. After listening to them for a while I thought they were a great headphone, I just couldn't quite get over how dark they sounded compared to my other AT woodies (W11JPNs included). The highs and upper mids just seemed flat and muted compared to the other...

I just bought a Beta22 amp from one of our fellow headfiers, the one seen in this thread here. Something happened in shipping and the right channel doesn't work, both the headphone out or the speaker out. I've tried both inputs. I opened up the case and everything seems to be connected as far as...

I have a Denon 3930CI I want to get after market modded. Just doing a google search there looks to be several options. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on which to go with. SACDMods Reference Audio ASI ModWright (a little out of my price league)

I'm interested in acquiring either of these headphones and I'm wondering what a fair price to pay for them is. They seem so rare it's difficult to get an idea of what a fair price to pay for them would be. I'd appreciate any input. Thanks

Hello, I have a pair of Audio Technica AD2000s and a pair of W5000s that I want to recable. I also happen to have a couple of extra after-market Senn 650 cables lying around (an Apuresound and a Cardas one). I'd like to recable the ATs with these cables but have never done anything like this...

I need to get a headphone extension cable and would like to spend the least amount possible while getting the most transparent cable for the price. Right now I'm considering a "Canare L4E6S Star Quad 1/4" TRS Headphone Extension Cable with Neutrik & G&H Connectors" that's on Ebay for $25. Does...

Here's a maybe unusual question. On the Sennheiser HD6xx series (HD650s in my case) the part of the cable that connects to the headphones, each side has two prongs. What happens if you flip them 180 degrees? Does it mess anything up? Is one positive and one negative and they're supposed to be in...

I was wondering if anyone who has an Audio Technica AD2000 has had them recabled, what cable they used, and how much it improved the phones. I have an extra Cardas cable I was thinking of getting someone to terminate onto my AD2000 but didn't know if it's worth it.

I'm considering one of the Squeezbox products and want to know which will give me the best sound quality via analog outputs (Transporter excluded). I've read in other threads that "on paper" the DAC in the Duet seems to be inferior but I couldn't find much about real world comparisons between...

Hello, I recently got a pair of the Denon D5000s. I've burn them in for well over 100hr, but compared to my HD650s I'm finding them to be incredibly dark and muffled sounding; especially in the lower mid ranges. They've definitely gotten better with burn in, but now it seems like they've...

Anyone know anything about Audioquest interconnects, specifically the Black Mamba II? AudioAdvisor has them on sale for $99/1m (regularly $225/1m). Seems like a good deal. Right now I'm using Acoustic Research cables and am looking for an upgrade.

Hello, I want to upgrade my source (currently a Pioneer DV-563A) and I'm trying to decide between the Marantz SA8001 and Denon DVD-3930CI. Both have gotten really great reviews. I really want a universal player which is why I'm leaning toward the Denon, but I wanted other opinions. Is the...

Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my source from my Pioneer DV-563A universal player. I'm interested in getting the best quality for audio only (will not be used for video at all). Even though I will predominately be using it for stereo playback, it must support multi-channel SACD/DVD-A...

I'm thinking of getting an new universal player for hi-fi audio only (CD, SACD, DVD-A). I'm leaning toward getting the Marantz DV7001, but was wondering if anyone knew how the DV7600 or DV9600 compare to it for audio only. The DV9600 is considerably more, but refurbed it's only a few hundred...

Hello all, I was wondering what solutions exist to add a remote control (wired or wireless) between a source and head amp to adjust volume? It seems odd to me that virtually no heaphone amps (except the Sudgen and Grace as far as I can tell) have the option to have a volume remote. I guess to...

Hey all, I recently got a Gilmore Lite (used) for my HD650s and I have to say, I'm rather disappointed. There just isn't much 3D effect or sparkle to the music and the bass is severely lacking. Before this I was using the headphone jack on my HK receiver. While the Gilmore is better in terms...

I'm looking into getting my first headphone amp. I really would like one with a remote control for volume. The only two I can seem to find with this capability though are the Sugden Headmaster and the Grace m902. The Grace is about twice what the Sugden costs and I've read differing reviews on...

Hello all, I recently purchased a pair of Senn 650s and am finding that neither of my receivers, a Denon and a Harmon Kardon, adequately powers them; although the Denon is somewhat better than the Harmon. I'm looking into getting my first headphone amp, but as silly as it may sound, I'm not...