Thanks all,   Coupe - I will probably go balanced. jcx & tranhieu - thanks for your comments. Thanks for the link I'll give the thread a read

Thanks for all the input guys,   I'm not necessarily looking for high-end I'm just looking for a very good set-up for around 3K. I didn't really consider this high-end myself but I posted this in another section and someone advised me to re-post in the high-end section as I may get more...

I'm in the UK - are there any meets in the UK?

Hi Ridleyguy, I listen to a variety of music but in order of preference: Singer/Songwriter, Blues, Rock, Classical, Electronic/Dance, Metal Favourite artists include Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Metallica, Led Zep, Stones. I will use Spotify premium and when I find...

Thanks for the reply seacard,   I'll definately try to listen to the HD800 and some Stax headphones - I only read good things about these 'phones. Do the Stax headphones sound best through a tube amp though (the Woo GES is a tube amp right?) as I'm looking to avoid tubes if possible? I...

Hello all and Merry Xmas!   I am looking to set up a computer based music solution with a budget of around £3000/$3000 to include a DAC, headphone amp and headphones. I already have the computer and will look to add speakers at a later date.   I would prefer to connect the DAC via USB...

minimus - thanks for your comments. My computer will be my only source and I actually read a few reviews about the Wyred for Sound DAC2 and liked the sound of it.   EddieE - thanks for your comments too. I hadn't really considered Stax but will read up. Definately agree with you that I...

Thanks for your reply Gwarmi - much appreciated. Sounds like you'd favour the LCD-2s then? I have been leaning towards those based on the reviews intimating that it has a better mid-range than the T1s which would be great for the music I love. Thanks for the recommendations too - I will...

Hi all,   I am looking for a headphone only set up with a budget of £3000 in mind. This would include a pair of headphones, a DAC and an amp. It doesn't matter to me if the amp and DAC are two separate components or just the one. I will be using my desktop PC as a source (it has both USB and...

Thanks for the responses guys

Hi all, I'm thinking of buying the DACmini and was wondering if anyone has tried the premium power supply - if so was it worth the extra? Also as I live in the UK will I need to buy an adaptor for the mains or will the power supply (which is worldwide) be suitable?   Thanks for any comments

Hi all,   I'm hoping to be the proud owner of a pair of Audeze LCD-2s and a Centrance DACmini in the next few months. I wanted people's opinions on how best to connect them up. Would the Centrance be best connected to my PC via USB or optical (I have options for either)? I live in the UK...

Just a quick post to thank everyone for their helpful responses - it's much appreciated!   Just need to make sure I have enough money to cover the cost of importing!

thanks kwkarth - another vote for the dacmini then

Thanks elnero I assume you're very happy with your setup then   How would you describe the sound and which genre(s) of music excels on your set-up/do you love listening to? Does anyone agree/disagree with elnero or have any other suggestions?   Thanks again  

Hi all, I'm looking to get a headphone setup from scratch. I'm considering the Audeze LCD-2 but am not sure what headphone amp/dac to get. I have a budget of around £500/$800 for the dac/amp. I listen to a variety of music but my favourite is singer-songwriter (e.g. Nick Drake, Tim/Jeff...

Hi all. I have a budget of around £1000 to spend on a complete set up (headphone amp/dac and headphones). The Fubar 4 plus £285 (with power supply another £105) has been recommended to me and having read up on reviews seems like a really good option. First, is the Fubar 4 plus worth the extra...