They are inexpensive solutions that allow one to convert an unbalanced source to a balanced one. One example is the Art Cleanbox. Do they really work without degrading the sound quality?

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A simple question. For those of you who have heard an IMOD, do you hear a marked improvement in sound quality? I know the general consensus is yes you do, but I am just curious if ther are others who disagree..........

I'm going to New York next week for the very first time; unfortunately I will only be staying for one day. I would like to go the best restaurant for fine dining or steaks. Any suggestions, guys?

This question hasn't been asked for a while, I wonder if there are any new recommendatons for a casual fan.

I hope to hear some opinions regarding the choice of an amplifier to drive my qualia 010 and ps-1. I am thinking of getting one of the Rudistor amps (RP010, RPX33, RP5.1, etc) or the larocco headcode. Are there better choices? Can the RP010, an amp designed especially for the qualia, complement...

My SB3 does not recognize my chinese cd's that are imported into iTunes' music library, does anyone know how to fix it? SB's tech support is looking into this problem.

I am just wondering if there is a grado headphone that is the more comfortable to wear than the others.

I am just wondering which cans offer a sound with a forward presentation of full bodied vocals, regardless of price. I don't care if the sound is colored or not.

I don't know if this question has been asked before; I am curious which IEM has a sound that would be preferred by fans of the grado RS1.

Ever since I picked up this expensive headphone listening hobby a year ago, I have owned the hd650, sr225, sa5000, and ksc75 (my last purchase). I am very happy with this collection and have no desire to buy any more headphones. I enjoy all these cans for their different flavors (hd650=dark...