Would a CEntrace DACport be something to consider as well?

Hey guys, I'm going to college somewhat soon and transitioning away from my desktop (oh no~!) I've been running my HD600s off of my Asus STX for forever, and i'm looking for a USB DAC/AMP combo with enough power to drive them. If possible, it would also be great if they would be able to...

Hey all   So my friend is making the jump into audio, and has a strict $100 budget.   I was thinking Dayton B652s + a Lepai TA-2020 + some generic speaker wire http://www.amazon.com/RCA-AH1650SN-16-Gauge-Speaker-Wire/dp/B0029HO66G/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_c   My concerns are with the...

+1 for the HD-25s, those things are DURABLE and will last you for a long time.  

Heya.   I have a lump of money burning a hole in my pocket and i am unsure of what to do with it.  My current audio setup is my computer through an STX, working both as DAC and AMP, and into my Ultrasone PRO900s.   In this setup, what is the limiting component? I was thinking about...

I see      "It usually takes 10-14 business days, but can vary depending on how quickly you return your impressions to us." quoted by them on their FAQ page, but from what I've read in this thread, that seems to be completely false. Whats the story? Have they improved their turnaround time?

Hey all,    I realized I had never posted this here, so I may as well. This was my first headphone review (I'm more active on other forums), so there are some nonsensical musings interspersed with actual review. I apologize for that  I swear, I've gotten much better at writing these.  ...

Quote: I'm fairly sure he is going from the headphone jack from his Microsoft Kin, and amping that signal. IIRC the kin doesn't have a line out.   Nice review, liked the pictures. I'd love a bit more elaboration on the SQ and how it changed.

Quote: Not imposed artificially. I think what i am trying to say, is that the sound has some good placement. I'm not saying there are vast, expansive vistas of sound, but rather, there is accurate positioning.    

Quote: They improve a bit. Nothing mind blowing.  I have really been loving the actual sense of a soundstage on an IEM. I had never experienced that before.   Bass really is enough for most.   

Quote:   Oh yeah. The other spectrum of the BrainWavz line, like the M2 and M3 are good for that. Also, the Klipsch S4s. Higher budget... probably senn IE8s. There are TONS of choices.   Quote: I'm glad you liked it. How do you like the betas?  

  Hello all!   I have now had about two weeks (now five) to gather impressions on these IEMs, and they have been fully burnt in with pink noise/ normal listening. All testing will be done with FLAC files run through Foobar 2000 with the wasapi plugin, through my STX, on the Hi-Fi...

http://www.newark.com/analog-devices/ad797brz/ic-op-amp-110mhz-20v-%C2%B5s-soic-8/dp/88H0088?Ntt=AD797B http://www.newark.com/texas-instruments/opa827aid/ic-op-amp-22mhz-soic-8/dp/12P6261?Ntt=OPA827   these? Would i need to solder them? Are these just for the I/V, or do i need to get 3 for...

Theres so much there, but most of the op amps recommended in the OP were for brighter and warmer sounding sound.   Quote: Thank you, this is exactly the kind of post i was hoping for.  Does opa627 require soldering, and is this ebay link the ones i...

Heya Could you guys recommend me a set of Op Amps to swap out both the stock I/V and buffer? Personally, i like a cold and analytical tone, with plenty of intensity. Preferably something that is clear and does not provide any artificial coloration of the sound so warm it up or make it...

Hey all, I'm a computer enthusiast, and more recent audiophile convert. This is my first post on head-fi, and it scares me, as I don't have massive amounts of money  So i just went ahead and bought myself an Asus Xonar STX DAC as an upgrade for a Xonar DX. What enticed me most were the...